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Marion County

Oregon · 345,920 residents · 1,180.84 sq mi
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Marion County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $61,817. Population has grown 21% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $270,300.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 37.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 40%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
345,920
+21%since 2000
from 284,834 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
293 / sq mi
+21%since 2000
from 241 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.1
+10%since 2000
from 33.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
216K253K289K325K361K1990201020202024Marion County
2024349K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$61,817
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,314 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,856
+57%since 2000
from $18,408 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
40.1%
+14.0 ptssince 2009
from 26.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
13.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 13.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade10%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade8.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services5.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction5.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance3.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Public administration3.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical3.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$270,300
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $128,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,045
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $574 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
61.3%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 62.9% in 2000
38.7% rent
Afford Score
4.4
+37%since 2000
from 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)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic61.8%(213,650)
Black1.1%(3,787)
Hispanic / Latino27.7%(95,740)
Asian2.1%(7,270)
Other5.6%(19,472)
Diversity Score65.2%(225,606)
Segregation Score33.7%(116,462)
Diversity Score
65
+56%since 2000
from 42 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
34
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.1%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 19.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
85.2%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 79.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.3%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 6.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.4 min
+52%since 2000
from 16.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
75.9%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 71.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.3%
−6.2 ptssince 2011
from 11.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
62.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2011
from 63.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
32.2%
−27.6 ptssince 2009
from 59.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.8%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Female
50.2%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Foreign born
12.6%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 14.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.3%
−73.2 ptssince 2013
from 81.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Marion County, Oregon?

Marion County, Oregon has about 345,920 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Marion County, Oregon earns about $61,817 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 $270,300, and the typical rent is about $1,045 a month.

How educated are people in Marion County, Oregon?

About 24.1% 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 13.4% 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 117,437 residents, a change of about 51 percent over that period.

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