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Marion County

Kentucky · 16,499 residents · 343.551 sq mi
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Marion County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $18,181. Population has declined 9% since 2000. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $39,700. The poverty rate of 25.6% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 32.3
US median: 33.0
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 25%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
16,499
−9%vs 2000
vs 18,212 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
48 / sq mi
−9%vs 2000
vs 53 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
Median age
32.3
−9%vs 2000
vs 35.4 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 1990 – 2024
16K17K18K19K20K1990201020202024Marion County
202420K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$18,181
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $30,387 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$9,121
−37%vs 2000
vs $14,472 in 2000
US average: $14,340
Poverty rate
25.6%
+7.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 18.6% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$39,700
−25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $70,200 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$229
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $353 in 2000
US average: $450
Owner-occupied
76.9%
−1.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 78.1% in 2000
23.1% rent
Afford Score
2.2
−5%vs 2000
vs 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic88.8%(16,176)
Black9.1%(1,650)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(144)
Asian0.4%(78)
Other0%
Diversity Score23.5%(4,285)
1990
White, non-Hispanic91.3%(15,063)
Black8.6%(1,414)
Hispanic / Latino0.1%(22)
Asian0.1%(11)
Other0.1%(11)
Diversity Score20.2%(3,328)
Diversity Score
20
−14%vs 2000
vs 24 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.4%
−2.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 9.1% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
58.9%
−11.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 70.5% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
Graduate degree
3.4%
−0.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 4.0% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.1 min
+48%vs 2000
vs 18.3 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
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
Taylor County
Income$60,456+233%
Home value$174,200+339%
Population26,763+33%
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MARION COUNTY VS
Washington County
Income$61,616+239%
Home value$179,200+351%
Population12,368−39%
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MARION COUNTY VS
Nelson County
Income$69,562+283%
Home value$238,000+499%
Population49,036+144%
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MARION COUNTY VS
Boyle County
Income$61,159+236%
Home value$209,900+429%
Population31,632+57%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Marion County, Kentucky?

Marion County, Kentucky has about 16,499 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Marion County, Kentucky earns about $18,181 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Marion County, Kentucky expensive?

In Marion County, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $39,700, and the typical rent is about $229 a month.

How educated are people in Marion County, Kentucky?

About 6.4% of adults age 25 and over in Marion County, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Marion County, Kentucky?

About 25.6% of people in Marion County, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

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8 ZIP codes
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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