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COUNTY · 1990 CENSUS

Marion County

Missouri · 27,682 residents · 436.922 sq mi
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Marion County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $21,420. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $35,300.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 34.8
US median: 33.0
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 31%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
27,682
−2%vs 2000
vs 28,289 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
63 / sq mi
−2%vs 2000
vs 65 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
Median age
34.8
−6%vs 2000
vs 37.1 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 1990 – 2024
28K28K28K29K29K1990201020202024Marion County
202428K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$21,420
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $31,774 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$10,110
−40%vs 2000
vs $16,964 in 2000
US average: $14,340
Poverty rate
16.8%
+4.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 12.1% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$35,300
−31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $67,400 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$256
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $358 in 2000
US average: $450
Owner-occupied
69.1%
−1.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 70.3% in 2000
30.9% rent
Afford Score
1.6
−22%vs 2000
vs 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.7%(26,236)
Black4.6%(1,303)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(252)
Asian0.3%(78)
Other0%
Diversity Score13.9%(3,942)
1990
White, non-Hispanic94.5%(26,162)
Black4.7%(1,293)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(125)
Asian0.3%(90)
Other0.5%(137)
Diversity Score14.1%(3,896)
Diversity Score
14
+1%vs 2000
vs 14 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.9%
−2.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 15.6% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
70.9%
−8.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 79.4% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
Graduate degree
3.9%
−0.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 4.2% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.4 min
+57%vs 2000
vs 11.7 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
Ralls County
Income$65,388+205%
Home value$168,200+376%
Population10,444−63%
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MARION COUNTY VS
Lewis County
Income$59,934+180%
Home value$130,200+269%
Population9,879−65%
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MARION COUNTY VS
Shelby County
Income$51,594+141%
Home value$99,900+183%
Population5,870−79%
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MARION COUNTY VS
Adams County
Income$66,220+209%
Home value$162,600+361%
Population64,267+125%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Marion County, Missouri?

Marion County, Missouri has about 27,682 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Marion County, Missouri earns about $21,420 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Marion County, Missouri expensive?

In Marion County, Missouri, the median home is worth about $35,300, and the typical rent is about $256 a month.

How educated are people in Marion County, Missouri?

About 12.9% of adults age 25 and over in Marion County, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Marion County, Missouri?

About 16.8% of people in Marion County, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

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8 census tracts
Census Tract 9604Census Tract 9601Census Tract 9603Census Tract 9602Census Tract 9606Census Tract 9609Census Tract 9608Census Tract 9605
6 ZIP codes
ZIP 63401ZIP 63461ZIP 63456ZIP 63454ZIP 63471ZIP 63463
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