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Marion-Herrin, IL · 1 counties · 67,225 residents (2025 est.) · 420.21 sq mi
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Marion has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $65,604. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $156,400.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 40%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
66,876
+9%since 2000
from 61,296 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
159 / sq mi
+9%since 2000
from 146 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
41.6
+7%since 2000
from 38.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:67,225 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
57K60K63K66K68K1990201020202024Marion
202467K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$65,604
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,991 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$37,284
+110%since 2000
from $17,779 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
43.6%
+23.9 ptssince 2009
from 19.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
13.8%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 14.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.442
Unchangedsince 2010
from 0.443 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information12.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade9.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services8.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration6.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade5.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance4.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.8%
US avg: 1.6%
Transportation & warehousing2.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Construction1.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing1%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$156,400
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $61,200 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$930
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $400 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
70.7%
−3.0 ptssince 2000
from 73.6% in 2000
29.3% rent
Vacancy rate
9.7%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
17.4%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 19.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
42.8%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 41.8% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.4
+25%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
59
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.6%(58,006)
Black2.4%(1,498)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(763)
Asian0.5%(304)
Other0%
Diversity Score10.3%(6,291)
Segregation Score0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic87.9%(58,776)
Black4.3%(2,864)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(1,947)
Asian1.4%(935)
Other3.5%(2,354)
Diversity Score27.9%(18,680)
Segregation Score20.4%(13,657)
Diversity Score
28
+172%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
20
−31%since 2020
from 30 in 2020
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.2%
+9.1 ptssince 2000
from 17.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.8%
+13.0 ptssince 2000
from 79.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
10.6%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 6.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.5 min
+61%since 2000
from 14.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
82.1%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 86.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
8.8%
+6.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.5%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
6.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.0%
−3.6 ptssince 2011
from 8.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
58.8%
−0.7 ptssince 2011
from 59.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.8%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 14.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
38.6%
−23.3 ptssince 2009
from 61.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.2%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
Female
49.8%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
Foreign born
2.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.7%
−39.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
19.1%
+3.4 ptssince 2012
from 15.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.6%
−83.5 ptssince 2013
from 88.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
87.6%
+15.7 ptssince 2017
from 71.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2016
from 96.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2016
from 1.6% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
In this metro

Principal cities

MarionCENTRAL17,148HerrinCENTRAL12,268
What's inside

1 component county

Williamson CountyCENTRAL67,225
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Marion-Herrin, IL?

Marion-Herrin, IL has about 66,876 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Marion-Herrin, IL?

The typical household in Marion-Herrin, IL earns about $65,604 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Marion-Herrin, IL expensive?

In Marion-Herrin, IL, the median home is worth about $156,400, and the typical rent is about $930 a month.

How educated are people in Marion-Herrin, IL?

About 26.2% of adults age 25 and over in Marion-Herrin, IL hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Marion-Herrin, IL?

About 13.8% of people in Marion-Herrin, IL live below the federal poverty line.

Has Marion-Herrin, IL grown since 1990?

Yes, Marion-Herrin, IL has grown since 1990. The population has added about 9,143 residents, a change of about 16 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · METRO ROLLUP OF COMPONENT COUNTIES · UPDATED 2024

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