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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Marion County

Missouri · 28,289 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 $31,774. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $67,400.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 37.1
US median: 35.2
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 45%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
28,289
+2%since 1990
from 27,682 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
65 / sq mi
+2%since 1990
from 63 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
37.1
+7%since 1990
from 34.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
28K28K28K29K29K1990201020202024Marion County
202428K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,774
+13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $21,420 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,964
+68%since 1990
from $10,110 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
12.1%
−4.6 ptssince 1990
from 16.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$67,400
+45%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $35,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$358
+6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $256 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
70.3%
+1.2 ptssince 1990
from 69.1% in 1990
29.7% rent
Afford Score
2.1
+29%since 1990
from 1.6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

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

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.6%
+2.7 ptssince 1990
from 12.9% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
79.4%
+8.4 ptssince 1990
from 70.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
4.2%
+0.3 ptssince 1990
from 3.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
11.7 min
−36%since 1990
from 18.4 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
Ralls County
Income$65,388+106%
Home value$168,200+150%
Population10,444−63%
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MARION COUNTY VS
Lewis County
Income$59,934+89%
Home value$130,200+93%
Population9,879−65%
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MARION COUNTY VS
Shelby County
Income$51,594+62%
Home value$99,900+48%
Population5,870−79%
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MARION COUNTY VS
Adams County
Income$66,220+108%
Home value$162,600+141%
Population64,267+125%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Marion County, Missouri?

Marion County, Missouri has about 28,289 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Marion County, Missouri earns about $31,774 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 $67,400, and the typical rent is about $358 a month.

How educated are people in Marion County, Missouri?

About 15.6% 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 12.1% of people in Marion County, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Marion County, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Marion County, Missouri has grown since 1990. The population has added about 607 residents, a change of about 2 percent over that period.

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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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