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Marion

Wisconsin · 1,324 residents · 2.454 sq mi
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Marion has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $52,163. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $79,900. The poverty rate of 25.1% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 23%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,324
+2%since 2000
from 1,297 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
540 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 529 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.3
+4%since 2000
from 40.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K1K1K1K1990201020202024Marion
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$52,163
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,344 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,233
+43%since 2000
from $18,391 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
35.4%
+24.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
25.1%
+18.2 ptssince 2000
from 6.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade26.9%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance8.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical8.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration7.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction7.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Information6.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade3.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$79,900
−23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $68,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$639
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $436 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
66.0%
−4.4 ptssince 2000
from 70.4% in 2000
34.0% rent
Afford Score
1.5
−28%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.3%(1,288)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.1%(1)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score0.8%(10)
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.5%(1,212)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(36)
Asian0.4%(5)
Other2.3%(30)
Diversity Score13.5%(179)
Diversity Score
14
+1653%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.3%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 9.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.6%
+6.1 ptssince 2000
from 83.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.4%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 2.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.3 min
+33%since 2000
from 15.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.3%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 80.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.4%
−10.9 ptssince 2011
from 12.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
62.7%
−4.8 ptssince 2011
from 67.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
33.5%
−22.9 ptssince 2009
from 56.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.4%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
Female
50.6%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.6%
−86.8 ptssince 2013
from 93.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Marion, Wisconsin?

Marion, Wisconsin has about 1,324 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Marion, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Marion, Wisconsin earns about $52,163 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Marion, Wisconsin expensive?

In Marion, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $79,900, and the typical rent is about $639 a month.

How educated are people in Marion, Wisconsin?

About 7.3% of adults age 25 and over in Marion, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Marion, Wisconsin?

About 25.1% of people in Marion, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

Has Marion, Wisconsin grown since 1990?

Yes, Marion, Wisconsin has grown since 1990. The population has added about 82 residents, a change of about 7 percent over that period.

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