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Marion County

Kentucky · 18,212 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 $30,387. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $70,200.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 35.4
US median: 35.2
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 34%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
18,212
+10%since 1990
from 16,499 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
53 / sq mi
+10%since 1990
from 48 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
35.4
+10%since 1990
from 32.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$30,387
+27%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $18,181 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,472
+59%since 1990
from $9,121 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
18.6%
−7.0 ptssince 1990
from 25.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$70,200
+34%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $39,700 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$353
+17%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $229 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
78.1%
+1.2 ptssince 1990
from 76.9% in 1990
21.9% rent
Afford Score
2.3
+6%since 1990
from 2.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic91.3%(15,063)
Black8.6%(1,414)
Hispanic / Latino0.1%(22)
Asian0.1%(11)
Diversity Score20.2%(3,328)
2000
White, non-Hispanic88.8%(16,176)
Black9.1%(1,650)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(144)
Asian0.4%(78)
Diversity Score23.5%(4,285)
Diversity Score
24
+17%since 1990
from 20 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.1%
+2.7 ptssince 1990
from 6.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
70.5%
+11.6 ptssince 1990
from 58.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
4.0%
+0.6 ptssince 1990
from 3.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.3 min
−32%since 1990
from 27.1 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
Taylor County
Income$60,456+99%
Home value$174,200+148%
Population26,763+33%
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MARION COUNTY VS
Washington County
Income$61,616+103%
Home value$179,200+155%
Population12,368−39%
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MARION COUNTY VS
Nelson County
Income$69,562+129%
Home value$238,000+239%
Population49,036+144%
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MARION COUNTY VS
Boyle County
Income$61,159+101%
Home value$209,900+199%
Population31,632+57%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Marion County, Kentucky?

Marion County, Kentucky has about 18,212 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Marion County, Kentucky earns about $30,387 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 $70,200, and the typical rent is about $353 a month.

How educated are people in Marion County, Kentucky?

About 9.1% 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 18.6% of people in Marion County, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has Marion County, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, Marion County, Kentucky has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,713 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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