Marion, Iowa
Interactive maps of population, income, age, housing, education and health for Marion, Iowa, beside the state and national figures.
| Statistic | Marion | Iowa | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 41,896 | 3,210,507 | 334,922,499 |
| Median Household Income | $86,743 | $75,059 | $80,734 |
| Median Age | 40.6 | 38.6 | 38.9 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 38.1% | 31.4% | 35.7% |
| Median Home Value | $241,700 | $208,000 | $332,700 |
| Median Gross Rent | $961 | $972 | $1,413 |
| Poverty Rate | 8.1% | 11.1% | 12.5% |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.6% | 3.6% | 5.2% |
| Foreign Born | 3.4% | 5.9% | 14.1% |
| Homeownership Rate | 77.4% | 71.7% | 65.2% |
| Average Commute Time | 19.2 | 19.8 | 26.4 |
| Worked from Home | 19.3% | 11.3% | 15.1% |
| Married-Couple Households | 54.8% | 48.3% | 46.9% |
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Race and ethnicity in Marion, Iowa
| Statistic | Marion | Iowa | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| White (non-Hispanic) | 87.2% | 82.3% | 57.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.8% | 7.3% | 19.3% |
| Black (non-Hispanic) | 2.6% | 3.8% | 11.9% |
| Asian (non-Hispanic) | 2.1% | 2.5% | 5.9% |
| Two or More Races (non-Hispanic) | 4.9% | 3.5% | 4.3% |
| American Indian & Alaska Native (non-Hispanic) | 0.0% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander (non-Hispanic) | 0.1% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Some Other Race (non-Hispanic) | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Diversity Index | 23.6 | 31.4 | 61.4 |
Age in Marion, Iowa
| Statistic | Marion | Iowa | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Age | 40.6 | 38.6 | 38.9 |
| Under 18 % | 25.4% | 22.9% | 22.0% |
| Age 18-24 % | 4.5% | 10.0% | 9.1% |
| Age 25-34 % | 12.2% | 12.5% | 13.7% |
| Age 35-44 % | 15.6% | 12.6% | 13.2% |
| Age 45-64 % | 24.3% | 23.9% | 24.8% |
| Age 65 and Over % | 18.0% | 18.1% | 17.2% |
Households and families in Marion, Iowa
| Statistic | Marion | Iowa | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households | 16,915 | 1,315,707 | 129,227,496 |
| Average Household Size | 2.5 | 2.4 | 2.5 |
| Family Households | 66.3% | 61.6% | 64.2% |
| Households with Children | 33.9% | 28.5% | 29.5% |
| Single-Parent Families | 11.6% | 13.3% | 17.3% |
| People Living Alone | 28.0% | 30.9% | 28.7% |
| Never Married | 23.4% | 31.8% | 34.4% |
Income and poverty in Marion, Iowa
| Statistic | Marion | Iowa | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Per Capita Income | $43,598 | $40,877 | $44,673 |
| Households Under $25,000 | 11.9% | 13.9% | 14.6% |
| Households $50,000 to $74,999 | 15.5% | 17.5% | 15.5% |
| Households $100,000 to $149,999 | 20.1% | 18.7% | 17.5% |
| Households $200,000 or More | 11.5% | 8.6% | 13.4% |
| Poverty Rate | 8.1% | 11.1% | 12.5% |
| Below 200% of Poverty | 19.5% | 26.8% | 28.2% |
| SNAP Households | 7.2% | 8.8% | n/a |
Housing in Marion, Iowa
| Statistic | Marion | Iowa | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Housing Units | 18,029 | 1,437,699 | 143,775,355 |
| Single-Family Detached Homes | 65.8% | 72.2% | 61.3% |
| Buildings with 5+ Units | 14.9% | 14.5% | 19.1% |
| Vacancy Rate | 6.2% | 8.5% | 10.1% |
| Median Year Structure Built | 1,994.0 | 1,972.0 | 1,980.0 |
| Renter-Occupied | 22.6% | 28.3% | 34.8% |
| Rent as % of Household Income | 32.2% | 27.4% | 30.6% |
| Median Property Tax | $4,280 | $2,897 | n/a |
Education in Marion, Iowa
| Statistic | Marion | Iowa | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than High School | 3.7% | 6.7% | 10.4% |
| High School Graduate | 21.9% | 30.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College or Associate Degree | 36.2% | 31.8% | 27.9% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 27.0% | 20.9% | 21.6% |
| Graduate or Professional Degree | 11.2% | 10.5% | 14.1% |
Work and commuting in Marion, Iowa
| Statistic | Marion | Iowa | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Force Participation | 68.1% | 66.4% | 63.5% |
| Drove Alone to Work | 72.0% | 76.0% | 68.8% |
| Public Transit | 0.4% | 0.7% | 3.2% |
| Walked to Work | 0.9% | 2.9% | 2.4% |
| Commutes Under 15 Minutes | 38.4% | 41.8% | 26.0% |
| Commutes Over an Hour | 2.9% | 4.1% | 8.6% |
| Households Without a Car | 4.8% | 5.4% | n/a |
Origins and language in Marion, Iowa
| Statistic | Marion | Iowa | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Born in State of Residence | 75.5% | 69.6% | 57.3% |
| Naturalised Citizens | 1.9% | 2.6% | 7.4% |
| Non-Citizens | 1.5% | 3.3% | 6.8% |
| Speaks Only English at Home | 96.3% | 90.9% | 77.7% |
| Speaks Spanish at Home | 1.3% | 4.7% | 13.6% |
| Limited English Proficiency | 3.0% | 7.8% | 16.7% |