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MICROPOLITAN AREA · 1990 CENSUS

Marion Micro

Marion, IN · 1 counties · 74,169 residents · 414.089 sq mi
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Marion has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $26,248. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $39,900.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 34.9
US median: 33.0
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 23%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

74,169
+1%vs 2000
vs 73,403 in 2000
1990 – 2025
179 / sq mi
+1%vs 2000
vs 177 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
34.9
−7%vs 2000
vs 37.4 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
66K68K70K73K75K1990201020202024Marion
202466K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$26,248
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $36,162 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$12,308
−32%vs 2000
vs $18,003 in 2000
US average: $14,340
13.1%
+1.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 11.8% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$39,900
−23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $68,000 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$318
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $428 in 2000
US average: $450
71.3%
−1.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 73.2% in 2000
28.7% rent
1.5
−19%vs 2000
vs 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic88%(64,607)
Black7.1%(5,229)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(1,787)
Asian0.6%(407)
Other0%
Diversity Score23.7%(17,394)
1990
White, non-Hispanic91.7%(67,978)
Black6.6%(4,877)
Hispanic / Latino2%(1,494)
Asian0.4%(282)
Other1.4%(1,032)
Diversity Score23.5%(17,437)
24
−1%vs 2000
vs 24 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

11.2%
−2.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 14.1% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
71.8%
−7.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 79.2% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
5.5%
−0.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 6.0% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

17.1 min
+25%vs 2000
vs 13.6 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Marion, IN?

Marion, IN has about 74,169 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Marion, IN?

The typical household in Marion, IN earns about $26,248 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Marion, IN expensive?

In Marion, IN, the median home is worth about $39,900, and the typical rent is about $318 a month.

How educated are people in Marion, IN?

About 11.2% of adults age 25 and over in Marion, IN hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Marion, IN?

About 13.1% of people in Marion, IN live below the federal poverty line.

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

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