Marion, OH Demographics
What is the population of Marion?
There are 35,771 residents in Marion, with a median age of 38. Of this, 56.5% are males and 43.5% are females. US-born citizens make up 97.73% of the resident pool in Marion, while non-US-born citizens account for 1.43%. Additionally, 0.84% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 30,027 people in Marion currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 35,771 | -0.4% |
| Male Population | 20,211 | -0.5% |
| Female Population | 15,560 | -0.4% |
Male Population 56.5%
Female Population 43.5%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 38 | 0.8% |
| Citizen U.S. Born | 34,959 | -0.5% |
| Citizen not U.S. Born | 511 | -3.4% |
| Not Citizen | 301 | 8.3% |
Citizen U.S. Born 97.73%
Citizen not U.S. Born 1.43%
Not Citizen 0.84%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 73 | 55.3% |
| Moved from Same County | 3,338 | -0.4% |
| Moved from Same State | 1,816 | -3.7% |
| Moved from Different State | 98 | -74.1% |
| Same House as Last Year | 30,027 | 0.7% |
Moved from Abroad 0.21%
Moved from Same County 9.44%
Moved from Same State 5.14%
Moved from Different State 0.28%
Same House as Last Year 84.94%
What are the employment statistics in Marion?
White-collar workers make up 60.5% of the working population in Marion, while blue-collar employees account for 39.5%. There are also 1,808 entrepreneurs in Marion (6.84% of the workforce); 20,218 workers employed in private companies (76.53%); and 2,050 people working in governmental institutions (7.76%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 15,982 | 93.0% |
| Blue Collar | 10,436 | 102.6% |
White Collar 60.5%
Blue Collar 39.5%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 1,808 | 146.0% |
| Private Companies | 20,218 | 92.9% |
| Governmental Workers | 2,050 | 81.7% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 2,342 | 114.7% |
Self Employees 6.84%
Private Companies 76.53%
Governmental Workers 7.76%
Not for Profit Companies 8.87%
How many households are there in Marion?
There are a total of 12,366 households in Marion, each made up of around 2 members. Family establishments represent 57.21% of these Marion households, while non-family units account for the remaining 42.79%. Additionally, 28.08% of households have children and 71.92% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total households | 12,366 | 0.8% |
| Average People per Household | 2 | -20.0% |
| Family Households | 7,075 | -1.7% |
| Non-Family Households | 5,291 | 4.4% |
Family Households 57.21%
Non-Family Households 42.79%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 3,472 | -3.9% |
| Households without Children | 8,894 | 2.8% |
Households with Children 28.08%
Households without Children 71.92%
What are the median and average incomes in Marion?
The average annual household income in Marion is $58,224, while the median household income sits at $45,829 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $54,118, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $49,205. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $41,596 and $33,295, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $58,224 | 2.6% |
| Median Household Income | $45,829 | 2.1% |
| People below Poverty Level | 6,576 | 0.2% |
| People above Poverty Level | 23,481 | -1.1% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Marion?
There are 14,252 housing units in Marion, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1954. Of the 12,366 occupied housing units in Marion, 56.28% are owner-occupied, while 43.72% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 58.98% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $113,300. In general, housing costs reach $834 per month in Marion.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 14,252 | -0.5% |
| Median Year Built | 1954 | 0.1% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 5,642 | 1.9% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 811 | -20.1% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 1,872 | 0.2% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 1,582 | -9.0% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 1,999 | 9.3% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 758 | -0.9% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 779 | -1.5% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 536 | -2.7% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 246 | 8.8% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 27 | 237.5% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 12,366 | 0.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 6,960 | 3.0% |
| Renter Occupied | 5,406 | -1.9% |
Owner Occupied 56.28%
Renter Occupied 43.72%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 4,105 | 1.5% |
| Without Mortgage | 2,855 | 5.3% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $113,300 | 9.2% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $95,500 | 5.6% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $834 | 2.7% |
With Mortgage 58.98%
Without Mortgage 41.02%
What is the level of education in Marion?
Approximately 59.6% of the population in Marion holds a high school degree (that's 16,988 residents), while 22.04% have attained a college certificate (6,283 locals) and 6.96% have a bachelor's degree (1,983 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 734 | -15.5% |
| Some High School | 16,988 | 2.5% |
| Some College | 6,283 | -17.5% |
| Associate Degree | 1,790 | -8.2% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 1,983 | 1.3% |
| Graduate Degree | 726 | 11.5% |
No High School 2.58%
Some High School 59.6%
Some College 22.04%
Associate Degree 6.28%
Bachelor's Degree 6.96%
Graduate Degree 2.55%
What is the marital status of Marion residents?
A total of 11,230 people in Marion have never been married (which represents 37.83% of the total population), while 10,678 of them are wedded (35.97%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 820 (2.76%) and 5,655 (19.05%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 11,230 | 0.7% |
| Married | 10,678 | -3.2% |
| Separated | 820 | -15.0% |
| Widowed | 2,120 | 8.2% |
| Divorced | 5,655 | 2.1% |
Never Married 37.83%
Married 35.97%
Separated 2.76%
Widowed 7.14%
Divorced 19.05%
What are the most common means of transportation in Marion?
The top three means of transportation people in Marion use to get to work are: car, walking and bus or trolley bus. A total of 11,912 residents commute by car, 151 prefer going to work by walking and 113 by bus or trolley bus
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 11,912 | -2.6% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 113 | -0.9% |
| Motorcycle | 21 | -16.0% |
| TaxiCab | 29 | 3.6% |
| Walk | 151 | -6.8% |
What is the median and average household income in Marion by zipcode?
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2023 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.