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Marion County

Arkansas · 16,826 residents · 596.598 sq mi
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Marion County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $38,426. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $132,200. With a median age of 52.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 52.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
16,826
+4%since 2000
from 16,140 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
28 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 27 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
52.8
+20%since 2000
from 44.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
11K13K15K16K18K1990201020202024Marion County
202417K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,426
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,737 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,113
+52%since 2000
from $14,588 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
17.6%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 15.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
18.6%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 15.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade27.6%
US avg: 10%
Information13.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade5.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services4.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance3.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Public administration3.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical3.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 2%
Construction1.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$132,200
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $69,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$652
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $388 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
79.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 80.1% in 2000
20.5% rent
Afford Score
3.4
+32%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.9%(15,646)
Black0.1%(18)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(122)
Asian0.2%(32)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.7%(435)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.6%(15,414)
Black0.1%(20)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(379)
Asian0.3%(56)
Other2.7%(453)
Diversity Score13.4%(2,248)
Segregation Score8.7%(1,459)
Diversity Score
13
+396%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
9
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.1%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 10.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.1%
+10.1 ptssince 2000
from 76.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.4%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.6 min
+24%since 2000
from 18.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
77.8%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 78.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.1%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.0%
−2.0 ptssince 2011
from 8.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
42.7%
−6.8 ptssince 2011
from 49.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
30.5%
−29.8 ptssince 2009
from 60.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.4%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Female
51.6%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Foreign born
1.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.9%
−76.0 ptssince 2013
from 81.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Marion County, Arkansas?

Marion County, Arkansas has about 16,826 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Marion County, Arkansas?

The typical household in Marion County, Arkansas earns about $38,426 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Marion County, Arkansas expensive?

In Marion County, Arkansas, the median home is worth about $132,200, and the typical rent is about $652 a month.

How educated are people in Marion County, Arkansas?

About 16.1% of adults age 25 and over in Marion County, Arkansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Marion County, Arkansas?

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

Has Marion County, Arkansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Marion County, Arkansas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 4,825 residents, a change of about 40 percent over that period.

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5 census tracts
Census Tract 9601Census Tract 9602.02Census Tract 9602.01Census Tract 9603.02Census Tract 9603.01
9 ZIP codes
ZIP 72687ZIP 72634ZIP 72619ZIP 72633ZIP 72677ZIP 72661ZIP 72668ZIP 72672ZIP 72682
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