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Marion County

Kentucky · 19,820 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 $37,488. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $97,000.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 37.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
19,820
+9%since 2000
from 18,212 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
58 / sq mi
+9%since 2000
from 53 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
37.8
+7%since 2000
from 35.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,488
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,387 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,445
+27%since 2000
from $14,472 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
20.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 21.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
17.8%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 18.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.442
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade29.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Information9.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade6.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction4.9%
US avg: 1.4%
Other services4.5%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance3.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration3.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$97,000
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $70,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$563
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $353 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
45.4%
−32.7 ptssince 2000
from 78.1% in 2000
26.5% rent
Vacancy rate
11.4%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
25.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 24.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
31.9%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 35.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.6
+12%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic87.2%(17,285)
Black8%(1,593)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(482)
Asian0.6%(115)
Other1.3%(252)
Diversity Score28.1%(5,572)
Diversity Score
28
+19%since 2000
from 24 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.4%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 9.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
78.4%
+7.9 ptssince 2000
from 70.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.9%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 4.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.2 min
+16%since 2000
from 18.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
83.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 83.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
12.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.8%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
8.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
26.3%
−29.7 ptssince 2009
from 56.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
Female
48.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
Foreign born
1.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.8%
−42.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Marion County, Kentucky?

Marion County, Kentucky has about 19,820 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Marion County, Kentucky earns about $37,488 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 $97,000, and the typical rent is about $563 a month.

How educated are people in Marion County, Kentucky?

About 11.4% 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 17.8% 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 3,321 residents, a change of about 20 percent over that period.

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

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