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Marion County

Kansas · 11,823 residents · 944.299 sq mi
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Marion County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $50,816. Population has declined 12% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $96,600. With a median age of 44.6, 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 44.6
US median: 38.8
Average education
28% 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
11,823
−12%since 2000
from 13,361 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
13 / sq mi
−12%since 2000
from 14 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.6
+9%since 2000
from 41.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,816
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,500 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,282
+63%since 2000
from $16,100 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
28.6%
+7.7 ptssince 2009
from 20.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 8.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade18.5%
US avg: 10%
Information9.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade8.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction8.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance5.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services2.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration1.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$96,600
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $59,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$615
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $374 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
78.6%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 79.9% in 2000
21.4% rent
Afford Score
1.9
+11%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96%(12,833)
Black0.5%(63)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(257)
Asian0.2%(24)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.4%(854)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.9%(10,750)
Black1%(118)
Hispanic / Latino3.7%(442)
Asian0.3%(39)
Other2.4%(287)
Diversity Score18%(2,133)
Segregation Score14%(1,661)
Diversity Score
18
+182%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
14
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
28.2%
+10.3 ptssince 2000
from 17.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.1%
+6.7 ptssince 2000
from 84.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.5%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 6.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.0 min
+38%since 2000
from 15.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
74.9%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 77.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.9%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2011
from 4.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
61.1%
−3.4 ptssince 2011
from 64.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
34.4%
−26.9 ptssince 2009
from 61.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.3%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
Female
49.7%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.0%
−81.9 ptssince 2013
from 88.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Marion County, Kansas?

Marion County, Kansas has about 11,823 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Marion County, Kansas earns about $50,816 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 $96,600, and the typical rent is about $615 a month.

How educated are people in Marion County, Kansas?

About 28.2% 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 8.9% of people in Marion County, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Marion County, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Marion County, Kansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1,065 residents, a change of about -8 percent over that period.

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