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Marion County

Indiana · 977,203 residents · 395.99 sq mi
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Marion County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $51,219. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $145,200. At a median age of 34.7, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 34.7
US median: 38.8
Average education
32% 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
977,203
+14%since 2000
from 860,454 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,468 / sq mi
+14%since 2000
from 2,173 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
34.7
+3%since 2000
from 33.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
779K833K887K941K995K1990201020202024Marion County
2024976K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,219
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,421 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,013
+38%since 2000
from $21,789 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
32.8%
+7.9 ptssince 2009
from 24.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
16.4%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 11.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information11.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade10.7%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance7.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical7.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services6.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade5.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$145,200
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $97,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$910
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $567 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
52.9%
−6.5 ptssince 2000
from 59.3% in 2000
47.1% rent
Afford Score
2.8
+18%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
RELATED:See current rent listings in Marion County on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic68.9%(592,540)
Black24%(206,716)
Hispanic / Latino3.9%(33,290)
Asian1.4%(12,198)
Other0%
Diversity Score55.8%(480,062)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic50.5%(493,665)
Black27.2%(265,659)
Hispanic / Latino13.2%(129,286)
Asian4.1%(39,827)
Other3.8%(37,204)
Diversity Score80.2%(784,018)
Segregation Score43.4%(423,989)
Diversity Score
80
+44%since 2000
from 56 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
43
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
32.1%
+6.8 ptssince 2000
from 25.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.7%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 81.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
11.3%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 8.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.8 min
+70%since 2000
from 14.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.1%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 81.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.7%
−4.9 ptssince 2011
from 10.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
66.8%
−1.7 ptssince 2011
from 68.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
37.2%
−27.4 ptssince 2009
from 64.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
Female
51.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
Foreign born
9.6%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.8%
−73.1 ptssince 2013
from 82.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Home value$274,800+89%
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MARION COUNTY VS
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Home value$405,500+179%
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MARION COUNTY VS
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MARION COUNTY VS
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Home value$284,600+96%
Population174,262−82%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Marion County, Indiana?

Marion County, Indiana has about 977,203 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Marion County, Indiana earns about $51,219 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Marion County, Indiana expensive?

In Marion County, Indiana, the median home is worth about $145,200, and the typical rent is about $910 a month.

How educated are people in Marion County, Indiana?

About 32.1% of adults age 25 and over in Marion County, Indiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Marion County, Indiana?

About 16.4% of people in Marion County, Indiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Marion County, Indiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Marion County, Indiana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 180,044 residents, a change of about 23 percent over that period.

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