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Marion Micro

Marion, NC · 1 counties · 44,996 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 $34,953. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $99,200.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
14% 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
44,996
+7%since 2000
from 42,151 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
102 / sq mi
+7%since 2000
from 96 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.6
+9%since 2000
from 38.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
35K38K40K43K46K1990201020202024Marion
202445K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,953
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,396 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,798
+17%since 2000
from $16,109 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
16.6%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 15.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
17.9%
+6.3 ptssince 2000
from 11.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.422
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade25%
US avg: 10.9%
Information10%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade7.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance4.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services2.7%
US avg: 7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration2.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Construction1.9%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$99,200
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $64,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$509
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $411 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
40.8%
−36.5 ptssince 2000
from 77.2% in 2000
26.5% rent
Vacancy rate
14.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 14.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
14.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 14.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
28.6%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 27.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.8
+42%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic88.9%(39,982)
Black3.7%(1,663)
Hispanic / Latino5.3%(2,392)
Asian0.8%(344)
Other1.5%(672)
Diversity Score26%(11,698)
Diversity Score
26
+38%since 2000
from 19 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.0%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 9.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
79.0%
+8.8 ptssince 2000
from 70.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.5%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 2.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.6 min
+37%since 2000
from 16.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
80.7%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 78.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
13.9%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 15.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
7.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 14.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
27.8%
−31.3 ptssince 2009
from 59.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Female
49.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Foreign born
3.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.4%
−37.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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1 component county

McDowell CountyCENTRAL45,198
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Marion, NC?

Marion, NC has about 44,996 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Marion, NC?

The typical household in Marion, NC earns about $34,953 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 $99,200, and the typical rent is about $509 a month.

How educated are people in Marion, NC?

About 14.0% 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 17.9% of people in Marion, NC live below the federal poverty line.

Has Marion, NC grown since 1990?

Yes, Marion, NC has grown since 1990. The population has added about 9,315 residents, a change of about 26 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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