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MICROPOLITAN AREA · 2010 ACS

Marion Micro

Marion-Herrin, IL · 1 counties · 66,357 residents · 420.21 sq mi
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Marion has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $40,579. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $87,600.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
66,357
+8%since 2000
from 61,296 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
158 / sq mi
+8%since 2000
from 146 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.1
+3%since 2000
from 38.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
57K60K63K66K68K1990201020202024Marion
202467K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,579
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,991 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,164
+25%since 2000
from $17,779 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
21.6%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 19.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
16.7%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 14.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.443
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information14.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade8.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade7%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services6.3%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance4.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration4.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing1.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$87,600
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $61,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$586
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $400 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
41.2%
−32.5 ptssince 2000
from 73.6% in 2000
28.5% rent
Vacancy rate
12.5%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
18.7%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 19.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
43.3%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 41.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.2
+13%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic91.5%(60,719)
Black3.8%(2,514)
Hispanic / Latino2%(1,301)
Asian0.8%(557)
Other1.8%(1,183)
Diversity Score19.8%(13,138)
Diversity Score
20
+93%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.7%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 17.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
88.2%
+8.5 ptssince 2000
from 79.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
8.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 6.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.4 min
+40%since 2000
from 14.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
86.8%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 86.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
6.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 14.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
31.4%
−30.5 ptssince 2009
from 61.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.4%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
Female
50.6%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
Foreign born
1.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.1%
−35.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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 66,357 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Marion-Herrin, IL earns about $40,579 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 $87,600, and the typical rent is about $586 a month.

How educated are people in Marion-Herrin, IL?

About 21.7% 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 16.7% 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 8,624 residents, a change of about 15 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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