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Marion Micro

Marion, NC · 1 counties · 35,681 residents · 439.954 sq mi
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Marion has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $22,562. Population has fallen 15% since 2000, a loss of 6,470 residents. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $44,800.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 35.9
US median: 33.0
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 9%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

35,681
−15%vs 2000
vs 42,151 in 2000
1990 – 2025
81 / sq mi
−15%vs 2000
vs 96 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
35.9
−5%vs 2000
vs 38.0 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
35K38K40K43K46K1990201020202024Marion
202445K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$22,562
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $32,396 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$10,516
−35%vs 2000
vs $16,109 in 2000
US average: $14,340
11.4%
−0.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 11.6% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$44,800
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $64,800 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$296
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $411 in 2000
US average: $450
77.1%
−0.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 77.2% in 2000
22.9% rent
2.0
−1%vs 2000
vs 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91%(38,373)
Black4.1%(1,716)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(1,214)
Asian0.9%(387)
Other0%
Diversity Score18.8%(7,912)
1990
White, non-Hispanic95.3%(34,018)
Black3.9%(1,383)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(121)
Asian0.4%(148)
Other0.4%(132)
Diversity Score12%(4,266)
12
−36%vs 2000
vs 19 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

8.1%
−0.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 9.0% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
58.5%
−11.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 70.2% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
2.9%
+0.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 2.6% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

19.8 min
+19%vs 2000
vs 16.6 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, NC?

Marion, NC has about 35,681 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Marion, NC?

The typical household in Marion, NC earns about $22,562 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Marion, NC expensive?

In Marion, NC, the median home is worth about $44,800, and the typical rent is about $296 a month.

How educated are people in Marion, NC?

About 8.1% of adults age 25 and over in Marion, NC hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Marion, NC?

About 11.4% of people in Marion, NC 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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