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MICROPOLITAN AREA · 2010 ACS

Marion Micro

Marion, OH · 1 counties · 66,501 residents · 403.807 sq mi
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Marion has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $40,511. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $98,500.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
12% 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
66,501
Unchangedsince 2000
from 66,217 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
165 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 164 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.9
+7%since 2000
from 37.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
64K65K65K66K67K1990201020202024Marion
202465K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,511
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,709 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,849
+9%since 2000
from $18,255 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
21.8%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 20.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
17.3%
+7.6 ptssince 2000
from 9.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.420
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade26.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Information11.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade4.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services3.9%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance3.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration2.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$98,500
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $77,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$641
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $500 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
44.9%
−28.0 ptssince 2000
from 72.9% in 2000
31.3% rent
Vacancy rate
10.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
24.6%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 24.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
46.5%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.4
+22%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91.5%(60,580)
Black5.7%(3,779)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(723)
Asian0.5%(340)
Other0%
Diversity Score17.4%(11,510)
2010
White, non-Hispanic89.8%(59,733)
Black5.6%(3,754)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(1,503)
Asian0.5%(326)
Other3%(2,020)
Diversity Score26.1%(17,336)
Diversity Score
26
+50%since 2000
from 17 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 11.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
83.0%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 80.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.2%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.7 min
+31%since 2000
from 15.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
83.9%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 84.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.9%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
7.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.3%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 12.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
22.7%
−34.8 ptssince 2009
from 57.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
Female
47.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
Foreign born
1.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.2%
−41.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Principal cities

MarionCENTRAL35,587
What's inside

1 component county

Marion CountyCENTRAL65,115
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Marion, OH?

Marion, OH has about 66,501 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Marion, OH?

The typical household in Marion, OH earns about $40,511 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Marion, OH expensive?

In Marion, OH, the median home is worth about $98,500, and the typical rent is about $641 a month.

How educated are people in Marion, OH?

About 12.0% of adults age 25 and over in Marion, OH hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Marion, OH?

About 17.3% of people in Marion, OH live below the federal poverty line.

Has Marion, OH grown since 1990?

Yes, Marion, OH has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,227 residents, a change of about 3 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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