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Marion County

Oregon · 284,834 residents · 1,180.84 sq mi
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Marion County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $40,314. Population has grown 25% since 1990. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $128,700.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 33.7
US median: 35.2
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 63%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
284,834
+25%since 1990
from 228,483 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
241 / sq mi
+25%since 1990
from 193 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
33.7
Unchangedsince 1990
from 33.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
216K253K289K325K361K1990201020202024Marion County
2024349K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,314
+14%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $26,876 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,408
+51%since 1990
from $12,228 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
13.5%
+0.3 ptssince 1990
from 13.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$128,700
+63%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $60,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$574
+9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $401 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
62.9%
Unchangedsince 1990
from 62.9% in 1990
37.1% rent
Afford Score
3.2
+43%since 1990
from 2.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic91.5%(209,120)
Black0.9%(2,021)
Hispanic / Latino7.6%(17,447)
Asian1.8%(4,066)
Diversity Score33.6%(76,731)
2000
White, non-Hispanic76.5%(217,880)
Black0.8%(2,274)
Hispanic / Latino17.1%(48,714)
Asian1.7%(4,905)
Diversity Score41.8%(119,126)
Diversity Score
42
+25%since 1990
from 34 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.8%
+2.3 ptssince 1990
from 17.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
79.3%
+0.6 ptssince 1990
from 78.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
6.7%
+0.9 ptssince 1990
from 5.8% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.1 min
−21%since 1990
from 20.2 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Compare Marion County to nearby counties

MARION COUNTY VS
Clackamas County
Income$103,517+157%
Home value$611,000+375%
Population426,280+20%
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MARION COUNTY VS
Linn County
Income$76,329+89%
Home value$376,400+192%
Population132,843−63%
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MARION COUNTY VS
Polk County
Income$85,118+111%
Home value$454,700+253%
Population90,037−75%
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MARION COUNTY VS
Yamhill County
Income$90,063+123%
Home value$471,700+267%
Population110,024−69%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Marion County, Oregon?

Marion County, Oregon has about 284,834 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Marion County, Oregon earns about $40,314 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 $128,700, and the typical rent is about $574 a month.

How educated are people in Marion County, Oregon?

About 19.8% 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 13.5% of people in Marion County, Oregon live below the federal poverty line.

Has Marion County, Oregon grown since 1990?

Yes, Marion County, Oregon has grown since 1990. The population has added about 56,351 residents, a change of about 25 percent over that period.

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