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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Marion

Virginia · 6,349 residents · 4.794 sq mi
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Marion has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $25,609. Population has declined 4% since 1990. Median home value is $65,900. With a median age of 41.6, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 45% less than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 41.6
US median: 35.2
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

6,349
−4%since 1990
from 6,630 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,324 / sq mi
−4%since 1990
from 1,383 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
41.6
+8%since 1990
from 38.6 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
6K6K6K6K7K1990201020202024Marion
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$25,609
+6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $18,340 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$16,372
+47%since 1990
from $11,139 in 1990
US average: $21,522
18.6%
−6.1 ptssince 1990
from 24.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$65,900
−2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $51,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$319
−5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $254 in 1990
US average: $602
57.2%
−0.8 ptssince 1990
from 58.1% in 1990
42.8% rent
2.6
−8%since 1990
from 2.8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic92.2%(6,112)
Black6.7%(447)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(15)
Asian0.6%(42)
Diversity Score18.7%(1,238)
2000
White, non-Hispanic91.4%(5,804)
Black5.8%(367)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(72)
Asian0.5%(33)
Diversity Score17.6%(1,120)
18
−6%since 1990
from 19 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

17.4%
+2.9 ptssince 1990
from 14.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
68.0%
+14.1 ptssince 1990
from 53.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
5.4%
+0.1 ptssince 1990
from 5.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

12.7 min
+23%since 1990
from 10.3 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Marion, Virginia?

Marion, Virginia has about 6,349 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Marion, Virginia?

The typical household in Marion, Virginia earns about $25,609 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Marion, Virginia expensive?

In Marion, Virginia, the median home is worth about $65,900, and the typical rent is about $319 a month.

How educated are people in Marion, Virginia?

About 17.4% of adults age 25 and over in Marion, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Marion, Virginia?

About 18.6% of people in Marion, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Marion, Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Marion, Virginia has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 281 residents, a change of about -4 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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