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Marion County

Kentucky · 19,581 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 $43,587. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $112,900. The poverty rate of 21.3% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% 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
19,581
+8%since 2000
from 18,212 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
57 / sq mi
+8%since 2000
from 53 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.5
+14%since 2000
from 35.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,587
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,387 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,747
+57%since 2000
from $14,472 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
26.9%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 21.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
21.3%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 18.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade30.7%
US avg: 10%
Information9.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade4.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Other services2.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction2.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.3%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$112,900
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $70,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$656
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $353 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
71.5%
−6.6 ptssince 2000
from 78.1% in 2000
28.5% rent
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)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic85.7%(16,779)
Black6.2%(1,209)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(681)
Asian0.6%(123)
Other1.8%(349)
Diversity Score28.2%(5,530)
Segregation Score31.3%(6,134)
Diversity Score
28
+20%since 2000
from 24 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
31
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.3%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 9.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
83.1%
+12.6 ptssince 2000
from 70.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.4%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.4 min
+6%since 2000
from 18.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.6%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 83.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.1%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.9%
+1.0 ptssince 2011
from 6.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
54.7%
−1.1 ptssince 2011
from 55.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
31.5%
−24.5 ptssince 2009
from 56.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
Female
49.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
Foreign born
1.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.7%
−84.9 ptssince 2013
from 88.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Marion County, Kentucky?

Marion County, Kentucky has about 19,581 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Marion County, Kentucky earns about $43,587 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 $112,900, and the typical rent is about $656 a month.

How educated are people in Marion County, Kentucky?

About 14.3% 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 21.3% 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 3,082 residents, a change of about 19 percent over that period.

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

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