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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Marion County

Kansas · 13,361 residents · 944.299 sq mi
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Marion County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $34,500. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $59,000. With a median age of 41.0, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 41.0
US median: 35.2
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 44%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
13,361
+4%since 1990
from 12,888 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
14 / sq mi
+4%since 1990
from 14 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
41.0
+5%since 1990
from 39.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,500
+21%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $21,725 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,100
+54%since 1990
from $10,428 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
8.3%
−2.8 ptssince 1990
from 11.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$59,000
+44%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $31,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$374
+9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $261 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
79.9%
+0.8 ptssince 1990
from 79.1% in 1990
20.1% rent
Afford Score
1.7
+20%since 1990
from 1.4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic97.7%(12,591)
Black0.8%(106)
Hispanic / Latino1%(132)
Asian0.7%(90)
Diversity Score8.1%(1,040)
2000
White, non-Hispanic96%(12,833)
Black0.5%(63)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(257)
Asian0.2%(24)
Diversity Score6.4%(854)
Diversity Score
6
−21%since 1990
from 8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.9%
+3.0 ptssince 1990
from 14.9% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
84.4%
+10.6 ptssince 1990
from 73.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
6.2%
+1.0 ptssince 1990
from 5.2% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.9 min
−39%since 1990
from 26.2 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Compare Marion County to nearby counties

MARION COUNTY VS
Chase County
Income$56,484+64%
Home value$109,700+86%
Population2,572−78%
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MARION COUNTY VS
Harvey County
Income$74,368+116%
Home value$180,300+206%
Population33,580+189%
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MARION COUNTY VS
McPherson County
Income$78,851+129%
Home value$211,200+258%
Population30,064+158%
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MARION COUNTY VS
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Income$58,686+70%
Home value$129,600+120%
Population5,348−54%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Marion County, Kansas?

Marion County, Kansas has about 13,361 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Marion County, Kansas earns about $34,500 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Marion County, Kansas expensive?

In Marion County, Kansas, the median home is worth about $59,000, and the typical rent is about $374 a month.

How educated are people in Marion County, Kansas?

About 17.9% of adults age 25 and over in Marion County, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Marion County, Kansas?

About 8.3% of people in Marion County, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Marion County, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Marion County, Kansas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 473 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

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Census Tract 4898Census Tract 4896Census Tract 4897Census Tract 4895
11 ZIP codes
ZIP 67063ZIP 66861ZIP 66866ZIP 66851ZIP 67053ZIP 67483ZIP 66858ZIP 67073ZIP 67438ZIP 66859ZIP 67475
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