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Marion County

Iowa · 33,414 residents · 554.49 sq mi
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Marion County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $64,136. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $160,100.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.1
US median: 38.8
Average education
31% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
33,414
+4%since 2000
from 32,052 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
60 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 58 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.1
+10%since 2000
from 37.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
30K31K32K33K34K1990201020202024Marion County
202434K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$64,136
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,401 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,571
+79%since 2000
from $18,717 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
42.5%
+13.1 ptssince 2009
from 29.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 7.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade24.5%
US avg: 10%
Information9.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade6.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services5.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance4.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Public administration4.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical4%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$160,100
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $87,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$721
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $472 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
74.6%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 75.6% in 2000
25.4% rent
Afford Score
2.5
+22%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.9%(31,074)
Black0.4%(129)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(257)
Asian1%(330)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.5%(1,777)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.5%(30,918)
Black0.8%(281)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(700)
Asian1.2%(401)
Other1.6%(535)
Diversity Score14%(4,694)
Segregation Score33.3%(11,142)
Diversity Score
14
+153%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
33
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
30.8%
+11.9 ptssince 2000
from 18.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.9%
+10.0 ptssince 2000
from 84.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.9%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 5.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.3 min
+24%since 2000
from 15.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.6%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 76.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.5%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.5%
−2.6 ptssince 2011
from 5.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
65.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2011
from 66.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
36.3%
−27.9 ptssince 2009
from 64.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Female
50.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Foreign born
1.9%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.9%
−90.4 ptssince 2013
from 94.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Marion County, Iowa?

Marion County, Iowa has about 33,414 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Marion County, Iowa earns about $64,136 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Marion County, Iowa expensive?

In Marion County, Iowa, the median home is worth about $160,100, and the typical rent is about $721 a month.

How educated are people in Marion County, Iowa?

About 30.8% of adults age 25 and over in Marion County, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Marion County, Iowa?

About 7.3% of people in Marion County, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Marion County, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Marion County, Iowa has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,413 residents, a change of about 11 percent over that period.

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