COUNTY · 1990 CENSUS

Marion County

Oregon · 228,483 residents · 1,180.84 sq mi

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Marion County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $26,876. Population has fallen 20% since 2000, a loss of 56,351 residents. Median home value is $60,000.

At a glance

Lower income

below the US median

US median: $30,130

Mid-age

median age 33.7

US median: 33.0

Average education

18% hold a bachelor's degree

US average: 20%

More affordable

home values down 39%, inflation adjusted

US median home: $93,722

Section 01

Population & growth

Total population

228,483

−20%vs 2000

vs 284,834 in 2000

1990 – 2025

Population density

193 / sq mi

−20%vs 2000

vs 241 / sq mi in 2000

US average: 221

Median age

33.7

Unchangedvs 2000

vs 33.7 in 2000

US average: 33.0

Population, 1990 – 2024

2024349K

Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income

$26,876

−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $40,314 in 2000

US average: $30,130

1990 – 2024

Per capita income

$12,228

−34%vs 2000

vs $18,408 in 2000

US average: $14,340

Poverty rate

13.2%

−0.3 ptsvs 2000

vs 13.5% in 2000

US average: 13.2%

Section 03

Housing

Median home value

$60,000

−39%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $128,700 in 2000

US average: $93,722

1990 – 2024

Median gross rent

$401

−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $574 in 2000

US average: $450

Owner-occupied

62.9%

Unchangedvs 2000

vs 62.9% in 2000

37.1% rent

Afford Score

2.2

−30%vs 2000

vs 3.2 in 2000

1990 – 2024

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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000

White, non-Hispanic76.5%(217,880)

Black0.8%(2,274)

Hispanic / Latino17.1%(48,714)

Asian1.7%(4,905)

Other0%

Diversity Score41.8%(119,126)

1990

White, non-Hispanic91.5%(209,120)

Black0.9%(2,021)

Hispanic / Latino7.6%(17,447)

Asian1.8%(4,066)

Other5.8%(13,276)

Diversity Score33.6%(76,731)

Diversity Score

−20%vs 2000

vs 42 in 2000

1990 – 2024

Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

17.5%

−2.3 ptsvs 2000

vs 19.8% in 2000

US average: 20.3%

High school or higher

78.7%

−0.6 ptsvs 2000

vs 79.3% in 2000

US average: 75.2%

Graduate degree

5.8%

−0.9 ptsvs 2000

vs 6.7% in 2000

US average: 7.1%

Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute

20.2 min

+26%vs 2000

vs 16.1 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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Frequently asked

How many people live in Marion County, Oregon?

Marion County, Oregon has about 228,483 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Marion County, Oregon earns about $26,876 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Marion County, Oregon expensive?

In Marion County, Oregon, the median home is worth about $60,000, and the typical rent is about $401 a month.

How educated are people in Marion County, Oregon?

About 17.5% of adults age 25 and over in Marion County, Oregon hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Marion County, Oregon?

About 13.2% of people in Marion County, Oregon live below the federal poverty line.

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

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