Marion County, OH
Marion County Map
Marion County Overview
65,366
TOTAL POPULATION
35,088
MALE POPULATION
30,278
FEMALE POPULATION
115.89
MALES / 100 FEMALES
86.29
FEMALES / 100 MALES
40.7
MEDIAN AGE
3.1
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.5
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$29,257
PER CAPITA INCOME
$70,356
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$55,106
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
26.2%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
73.8¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$13,673
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.46
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
28,767
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
54.2%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
5.7%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
Race in Marion County
The most populous races in Marion County are White / Caucasian (57,521 | 88.0%), Black / African American (3,375 | 5.2%), and Two or more Races (3,106 | 4.8%).
Race | # Population | % Population |
Asian | 482 | 0.7% |
Black / African American | 3,375 | 5.2% |
Hawaiian / Pacific | 26 | 0.0% |
Hispanic or Latino | 1,971 | 3.0% |
Native / Alaskan | 116 | 0.2% |
White / Caucasian | 57,521 | 88.0% |
Two or more Races | 3,106 | 4.8% |
Some other Race | 740 | 1.1% |
Total | 65,366 | 100.0% |
Ancestry in Marion County
The most populous ancestries reported in Marion County are German (13,694 | 20.9%), English (8,545 | 13.1%), Irish (7,858 | 12.0%), American (6,411 | 9.8%), and Italian (1,766 | 2.7%), together accounting for 58.6% of all Marion County residents.
Ancestry | # Population | % Population |
African | 191 | 0.3% |
American | 6,411 | 9.8% |
Apache | 40 | 0.1% |
Arab | 218 | 0.3% |
Australian | 7 | 0.0% |
Austrian | 33 | 0.1% |
Belgian | 37 | 0.1% |
Bhutanese | 37 | 0.1% |
Blackfeet | 38 | 0.1% |
Brazilian | 159 | 0.2% |
British | 316 | 0.5% |
Burmese | 51 | 0.1% |
Cambodian | 9 | 0.0% |
Canadian | 39 | 0.1% |
Cape Verdean | 2 | 0.0% |
Central American | 82 | 0.1% |
Central American Indian | 19 | 0.0% |
Cherokee | 250 | 0.4% |
Chickasaw | 11 | 0.0% |
Chippewa | 1 | 0.0% |
Choctaw | 9 | 0.0% |
Creek | 9 | 0.0% |
Croatian | 35 | 0.1% |
Cuban | 137 | 0.2% |
Czech | 11 | 0.0% |
Czechoslovakian | 82 | 0.1% |
Danish | 37 | 0.1% |
Dominican | 23 | 0.0% |
Dutch | 890 | 1.4% |
Eastern European | 77 | 0.1% |
English | 8,545 | 13.1% |
Ethiopian | 8 | 0.0% |
European | 1,137 | 1.7% |
Finnish | 130 | 0.2% |
French | 1,065 | 1.6% |
French Canadian | 34 | 0.1% |
German | 13,694 | 20.9% |
German Russian | 8 | 0.0% |
Greek | 109 | 0.2% |
Guamanian / Chamorro | 10 | 0.0% |
Guatemalan | 42 | 0.1% |
Haitian | 68 | 0.1% |
Honduran | 32 | 0.1% |
Hopi | 4 | 0.0% |
Hungarian | 470 | 0.7% |
Indian (Asian) | 111 | 0.2% |
Iraqi | 129 | 0.2% |
Irish | 7,858 | 12.0% |
Iroquois | 15 | 0.0% |
Israeli | 17 | 0.0% |
Italian | 1,766 | 2.7% |
Jamaican | 53 | 0.1% |
Japanese | 56 | 0.1% |
Jordanian | 15 | 0.0% |
Korean | 48 | 0.1% |
Laotian | 9 | 0.0% |
Latvian | 7 | 0.0% |
Lebanese | 42 | 0.1% |
Lithuanian | 60 | 0.1% |
Macedonian | 13 | 0.0% |
Mexican | 1,000 | 1.5% |
Mexican American Indian | 13 | 0.0% |
Native Hawaiian | 44 | 0.1% |
Navajo | 29 | 0.0% |
Nigerian | 18 | 0.0% |
Northern European | 73 | 0.1% |
Norwegian | 127 | 0.2% |
Ottawa | 1 | 0.0% |
Pakistani | 47 | 0.1% |
Panamanian | 8 | 0.0% |
Pennsylvania German | 116 | 0.2% |
Peruvian | 9 | 0.0% |
Polish | 1,212 | 1.8% |
Portuguese | 61 | 0.1% |
Puerto Rican | 438 | 0.7% |
Romanian | 57 | 0.1% |
Russian | 193 | 0.3% |
Scandinavian | 178 | 0.3% |
Scotch-Irish | 585 | 0.9% |
Scottish | 1,662 | 2.5% |
Serbian | 18 | 0.0% |
Shoshone | 8 | 0.0% |
Sioux | 14 | 0.0% |
Slavic | 18 | 0.0% |
Slovak | 98 | 0.2% |
South American | 13 | 0.0% |
Spaniard | 18 | 0.0% |
Spanish | 24 | 0.0% |
Sri Lankan | 9 | 0.0% |
Subsaharan African | 267 | 0.4% |
Sudanese | 14 | 0.0% |
Swedish | 166 | 0.3% |
Swiss | 65 | 0.1% |
Thai | 162 | 0.3% |
Ukrainian | 78 | 0.1% |
Venezuelan | 4 | 0.0% |
Welsh | 928 | 1.4% |
West Indian | 6 | 0.0% | View All 98 Rows |
Immigrants in Marion County
The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Marion County came from Asia (445 | 0.7%), Latin America (326 | 0.5%), Central America (245 | 0.4%), Mexico (220 | 0.3%), and South Central Asia (151 | 0.2%), together accounting for 2.1% of all Marion County residents.
Immigration Origin | # Population | % Population |
Africa | 56 | 0.1% |
Asia | 445 | 0.7% |
Australia | 7 | 0.0% |
Cambodia | 20 | 0.0% |
Canada | 26 | 0.0% |
Caribbean | 77 | 0.1% |
Central America | 245 | 0.4% |
China | 46 | 0.1% |
Cuba | 8 | 0.0% |
Eastern Asia | 71 | 0.1% |
Eastern Europe | 41 | 0.1% |
England | 2 | 0.0% |
Europe | 127 | 0.2% |
Germany | 81 | 0.1% |
Ghana | 11 | 0.0% |
Guatemala | 17 | 0.0% |
Haiti | 53 | 0.1% |
Hong Kong | 3 | 0.0% |
India | 134 | 0.2% |
Iraq | 113 | 0.2% |
Jamaica | 16 | 0.0% |
Japan | 12 | 0.0% |
Jordan | 27 | 0.0% |
Korea | 13 | 0.0% |
Latin America | 326 | 0.5% |
Mexico | 220 | 0.3% |
Middle Africa | 28 | 0.0% |
Nepal | 17 | 0.0% |
Northern Europe | 5 | 0.0% |
Oceania | 7 | 0.0% |
Panama | 8 | 0.0% |
Philippines | 22 | 0.0% |
Poland | 41 | 0.1% |
South America | 4 | 0.0% |
South Central Asia | 151 | 0.2% |
South Eastern Asia | 83 | 0.1% |
Thailand | 34 | 0.1% |
Venezuela | 4 | 0.0% |
Vietnam | 7 | 0.0% |
Western Africa | 20 | 0.0% |
Western Asia | 140 | 0.2% |
Western Europe | 81 | 0.1% | View All 42 Rows |
Sex and Age in Marion County
Sex and Age in Marion County
The most populous age groups in Marion County are 30 to 34 Years (2,635 | 7.5%) for men and 60 to 64 Years (2,297 | 7.6%) for women.
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
Under 5 Years | 1,900 (5.4%) | 1,743 (5.8%) |
5 to 9 Years | 1,819 (5.2%) | 1,822 (6.0%) |
10 to 14 Years | 2,209 (6.3%) | 1,953 (6.5%) |
15 to 19 Years | 2,061 (5.9%) | 1,744 (5.8%) |
20 to 24 Years | 2,230 (6.4%) | 1,749 (5.8%) |
25 to 29 Years | 2,469 (7.0%) | 1,829 (6.0%) |
30 to 34 Years | 2,635 (7.5%) | 1,746 (5.8%) |
35 to 39 Years | 2,429 (6.9%) | 1,705 (5.6%) |
40 to 44 Years | 2,262 (6.5%) | 1,706 (5.6%) |
45 to 49 Years | 2,513 (7.2%) | 1,737 (5.7%) |
50 to 54 Years | 2,484 (7.1%) | 1,863 (6.1%) |
55 to 59 Years | 2,488 (7.1%) | 1,854 (6.1%) |
60 to 64 Years | 2,229 (6.4%) | 2,297 (7.6%) |
65 to 69 Years | 2,216 (6.3%) | 1,963 (6.5%) |
70 to 74 Years | 1,245 (3.5%) | 1,823 (6.0%) |
75 to 79 Years | 816 (2.3%) | 1,186 (3.9%) |
80 to 84 Years | 469 (1.3%) | 777 (2.6%) |
85 Years and over | 614 (1.8%) | 781 (2.6%) |
Total | 35,088 (100.0%) | 30,278 (100.0%) |
Families and Households in Marion County
Median Family Size in Marion County
The median family size in Marion County is 3.13 persons per family, with single female/mother families (2,988 | 19.9%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.41 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (1,298 | 8.6%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.98 persons per family.
Family Type | # Families | Family Size |
Married-Couple | 10,744 (71.5%) | 3.07 |
Single Male/Father | 1,298 (8.6%) | 2.98 |
Single Female/Mother | 2,988 (19.9%) | 3.41 |
Total Families | 15,030 (100.0%) | 3.13 |
Median Household Size in Marion County
The median household size in Marion County is 2.47 persons per household, with single female/mother households (2,988 | 12.3%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.68 persons per household. non-family households (9,276 | 38.2%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.22 persons per household.
Household Type | # Households | Household Size |
Married-Couple | 10,744 (44.2%) | 3.11 |
Single Male/Father | 1,298 (5.3%) | 3.35 |
Single Female/Mother | 2,988 (12.3%) | 3.68 |
Non-family | 9,276 (38.2%) | 1.22 |
Total Households | 24,306 (100.0%) | 2.47 |
Household Size by Marriage Status in Marion County
Out of a total of 24,306 households in Marion County, 15,030 (61.8%) are family households, while 9,276 (38.2%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 7,348, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 7,740.
Household Size | Family Households | Nonfamily Households |
1-Person Households | - | 7,740 (31.8%) |
2-Person Households | 7,348 (30.2%) | 1,338 (5.5%) |
3-Person Households | 3,154 (13.0%) | 121 (0.5%) |
4-Person Households | 2,396 (9.9%) | 53 (0.2%) |
5-Person Households | 1,269 (5.2%) | 24 (0.1%) |
6-Person Households | 641 (2.6%) | 0 (0.0%) |
7+ Person Households | 222 (0.9%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 15,030 (61.8%) | 9,276 (38.2%) |
Female Fertility in Marion County
Fertility by Age in Marion County
Average fertility rate in Marion County is 58.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 95.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 69.9% of all women with births.
Age Bracket | Women with Births | Births / 1,000 Women |
15 to 19 years | 86 (11.9%) | 49.0 |
20 to 34 years | 505 (69.9%) | 95.0 |
35 to 50 years | 131 (18.1%) | 24.0 |
Total | 722 (100.0%) | 58.0 |
Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Marion County
55.5% of women with births (722) in Marion County are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 15 to 19 years age bracket with 100.0% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 0.0% of them unmarried.
Age Bracket | Married | Unmarried |
15 to 19 years | 0 (0.0%) | 86 (100.0%) |
20 to 34 years | 270 (53.5%) | 235 (46.5%) |
35 to 50 years | 131 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 401 (55.5%) | 321 (44.5%) |
Fertility by Education in Marion County
Average fertility rate in Marion County is 58.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of high school diploma have the highest fertility rate of 99.0 births per 1,000 women, while women with the education attainment of bachelor's degree have the lowest fertility at 20.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of high school diploma represent 57.5% of all women with births.
Educational Attainment | Women with Births | Births / 1,000 Women |
Less than High School | 54 (7.5%) | 24.0 |
High School Diploma | 415 (57.5%) | 99.0 |
College or Associate's Degree | 210 (29.1%) | 52.0 |
Bachelor's Degree | 30 (4.2%) | 20.0 |
Graduate Degree | 13 (1.8%) | 22.0 |
Total | 722 (100.0%) | 58.0 |
Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Marion County
44.5% of women with births in Marion County are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of less than high school are least likely to be married with 74.1% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Educational Attainment | Married | Unmarried |
Less than High School | 14 (25.9%) | 40 (74.1%) |
High School Diploma | 200 (48.2%) | 215 (51.8%) |
College or Associate's Degree | 144 (68.6%) | 66 (31.4%) |
Bachelor's Degree | 30 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Graduate Degree | 13 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 401 (55.5%) | 321 (44.5%) |
Income in Marion County
Income Overview in Marion County
Per Capita Income in Marion County is $29,257, while median incomes of families and households are $70,356 and $55,106 respectively.
Characteristic | Number | Measure |
Per Capita Income | 65,366 | $29,257 |
Median Family Income | 15,030 | $70,356 |
Mean Family Income | 15,030 | $90,983 |
Median Household Income | 24,306 | $55,106 |
Mean Household Income | 24,306 | $74,694 |
Income Deficit | 15,030 | $13,673 |
Wage / Income Gap (%) | 65,366 | 26.19% |
Wage / Income Gap ($) | 65,366 | 73.81¢ per $1 |
Gini / Inequality Index | 65,366 | 0.46 |
Earnings by Sex in Marion County
Average Earnings in Marion County are $35,605, $40,723 for men and $30,059 for women, a difference of 26.2%.
Sex | Number | Average Earnings |
Male | 17,044 (56.3%) | $40,723 |
Female | 13,237 (43.7%) | $30,059 |
Total | 30,281 (100.0%) | $35,605 |
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Marion County
The most common earnings brackets in Marion County are $55,000 to $64,999 for men (1,706 | 10.0%) and $30,000 to $34,999 for women (1,301 | 9.8%).
Income | Male | Female |
$2,499 or less | 808 (4.7%) | 959 (7.2%) |
$2,500 to $4,999 | 750 (4.4%) | 651 (4.9%) |
$5,000 to $7,499 | 577 (3.4%) | 654 (4.9%) |
$7,500 to $9,999 | 365 (2.1%) | 535 (4.0%) |
$10,000 to $12,499 | 430 (2.5%) | 532 (4.0%) |
$12,500 to $14,999 | 622 (3.6%) | 415 (3.1%) |
$15,000 to $17,499 | 599 (3.5%) | 672 (5.1%) |
$17,500 to $19,999 | 213 (1.3%) | 375 (2.8%) |
$20,000 to $22,499 | 298 (1.8%) | 363 (2.7%) |
$22,500 to $24,999 | 394 (2.3%) | 466 (3.5%) |
$25,000 to $29,999 | 1,009 (5.9%) | 983 (7.4%) |
$30,000 to $34,999 | 962 (5.6%) | 1,301 (9.8%) |
$35,000 to $39,999 | 1,256 (7.4%) | 760 (5.7%) |
$40,000 to $44,999 | 1,204 (7.1%) | 710 (5.4%) |
$45,000 to $49,999 | 1,091 (6.4%) | 578 (4.4%) |
$50,000 to $54,999 | 593 (3.5%) | 492 (3.7%) |
$55,000 to $64,999 | 1,706 (10.0%) | 929 (7.0%) |
$65,000 to $74,999 | 1,095 (6.4%) | 648 (4.9%) |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 1,676 (9.8%) | 778 (5.9%) |
$100,000+ | 1,396 (8.2%) | 436 (3.3%) |
Total | 17,044 (100.0%) | 13,237 (100.0%) |
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Marion County
Average earnings in Marion County are $45,735 for men and $33,602 for women, a difference of 26.5%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $71,017, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $24,135. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $69,405, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $16,719.
Educational Attainment | Male Income | Female Income |
Less than High School | $24,135 | $16,719 |
High School Diploma | $41,940 | $29,183 |
College or Associate's Degree | $47,798 | $33,177 |
Bachelor's Degree | $62,033 | $47,440 |
Graduate Degree | $71,017 | $69,405 |
Total | $45,735 | $33,602 |
Family Income in Marion County
Family Income Brackets in Marion County
According to the Marion County family income data, there are 2,766 families falling into the $50,000 to $74,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 18.4% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 331 families (2.2%) belonging to this category.
Income Bracket | # Families | % Families |
Less than $10,000 | 691 | 4.6% |
$10,000 to $14,999 | 331 | 2.2% |
$15,000 to $24,999 | 797 | 5.3% |
$25,000 to $34,999 | 1,232 | 8.2% |
$35,000 to $49,999 | 2,149 | 14.3% |
$50,000 to $74,999 | 2,766 | 18.4% |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 2,375 | 15.8% |
$100,000 to $149,999 | 2,600 | 17.3% |
$150,000 to $199,999 | 1,202 | 8.0% |
$200,000+ | 872 | 5.8% |
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Marion County
6-person families (508 | 3.4%) account for the highest median family income in Marion County with $88,250 per family, while 2-person families (8,036 | 53.5%) have the highest median income of $33,316 per family member.
Income Bracket | # Families | Median Income |
2-Person Families | 8,036 (53.5%) | $66,633 |
3-Person Families | 2,738 (18.2%) | $73,607 |
4-Person Families | 2,465 (16.4%) | $86,417 |
5-Person Families | 1,085 (7.2%) | $75,114 |
6-Person Families | 508 (3.4%) | $88,250 |
7+ Person Families | 198 (1.3%) | $0 |
Total | 15,030 (100.0%) | $70,356 |
Family Income by Number of Earners in Marion County
The median family income in Marion County is $70,356, with families comprising 3+ earners (1,436) having the highest median family income of $125,385, while families with no earners (2,716) have the lowest median family income of $43,364, accounting for 9.6% and 18.1% of families, respectively.
Number of Earners | # Families | Median Income |
No Earners | 2,716 (18.1%) | $43,364 |
1 Earner | 5,561 (37.0%) | $55,900 |
2 Earners | 5,317 (35.4%) | $96,669 |
3+ Earners | 1,436 (9.6%) | $125,385 |
Total | 15,030 (100.0%) | $70,356 |
Household Income in Marion County
Household Income Brackets in Marion County
With 3,913 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Marion County, accounting for 16.1% of all households. In contrast, only 924 households (3.8%) fall into the $200,000+ income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Income Bracket | # Households | % Households |
Less than $10,000 | 1,507 | 6.2% |
$10,000 to $14,999 | 1,167 | 4.8% |
$15,000 to $24,999 | 2,601 | 10.7% |
$25,000 to $34,999 | 2,358 | 9.7% |
$35,000 to $49,999 | 3,767 | 15.5% |
$50,000 to $74,999 | 3,913 | 16.1% |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 3,160 | 13.0% |
$100,000 to $149,999 | 3,451 | 14.2% |
$150,000 to $199,999 | 1,507 | 6.2% |
$200,000+ | 924 | 3.8% |
Household Income by Householder Age in Marion County
The median household income in Marion County is $55,106, with the highest median household income of $66,159 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 9,118 households (37.5%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 65+ years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $41,114, with 7,462 households (30.7%) in this group.
Income Bracket | # Households | Median Income |
15 to 24 Years | 1,036 (4.3%) | $46,620 |
25 to 44 Years | 6,690 (27.5%) | $64,328 |
45 to 64 Years | 9,118 (37.5%) | $66,159 |
65+ Years | 7,462 (30.7%) | $41,114 |
Total | 24,306 (100.0%) | $55,106 |
Poverty in Marion County
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Marion County
With 14.3% poverty level for males and 17.8% for females among the residents of Marion County, 12 to 14 year old males and 15 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 576 males (41.3%) and 195 females (54.6%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
Under 5 Years | 254 (13.7%) | 402 (23.3%) |
5 Years | 19 (5.3%) | 46 (12.4%) |
6 to 11 Years | 559 (25.1%) | 364 (17.4%) |
12 to 14 Years | 576 (41.3%) | 288 (24.8%) |
15 Years | 121 (25.1%) | 195 (54.6%) |
16 and 17 Years | 104 (15.4%) | 293 (37.1%) |
18 to 24 Years | 401 (14.3%) | 594 (25.3%) |
25 to 34 Years | 545 (13.5%) | 693 (19.4%) |
35 to 44 Years | 461 (13.6%) | 652 (19.1%) |
45 to 54 Years | 382 (9.8%) | 431 (12.0%) |
55 to 64 Years | 549 (13.5%) | 701 (17.2%) |
65 to 74 Years | 277 (9.0%) | 343 (9.2%) |
75 Years and over | 62 (3.5%) | 329 (12.3%) |
Total | 4,310 (14.3%) | 5,331 (17.8%) |
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Marion County
According to the poverty statistics in Marion County, males aged 75 years and over and females aged 65 to 74 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 96.5% of males and 90.8% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
Under 5 Years | 1,602 (86.3%) | 1,320 (76.7%) |
5 Years | 337 (94.7%) | 325 (87.6%) |
6 to 11 Years | 1,667 (74.9%) | 1,730 (82.6%) |
12 to 14 Years | 817 (58.7%) | 875 (75.2%) |
15 Years | 362 (75.0%) | 162 (45.4%) |
16 and 17 Years | 571 (84.6%) | 497 (62.9%) |
18 to 24 Years | 2,410 (85.7%) | 1,752 (74.7%) |
25 to 34 Years | 3,492 (86.5%) | 2,882 (80.6%) |
35 to 44 Years | 2,928 (86.4%) | 2,755 (80.9%) |
45 to 54 Years | 3,517 (90.2%) | 3,157 (88.0%) |
55 to 64 Years | 3,522 (86.5%) | 3,377 (82.8%) |
65 to 74 Years | 2,814 (91.0%) | 3,395 (90.8%) |
75 Years and over | 1,720 (96.5%) | 2,348 (87.7%) |
Total | 25,759 (85.7%) | 24,575 (82.2%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Marion County
The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Marion County show that 5.1% or 553 of the total 10,744 families live below the poverty line. Families with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate of 25.9%, comprising of 14 families. On the other hand, families with no children have the lowest poverty rate of 3.9%, which includes 278 families.
Children | Above Poverty | Below Poverty |
No Children | 6,842 (96.1%) | 278 (3.9%) |
1 or 2 Children | 2,469 (93.4%) | 175 (6.6%) |
3 or 4 Children | 840 (90.7%) | 86 (9.3%) |
5 or more Children | 40 (74.1%) | 14 (25.9%) |
Total | 10,191 (94.9%) | 553 (5.1%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Marion County
According to the poverty data in Marion County, 13.2% or 171 single-father households and 30.3% or 906 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 113 households (18.3%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 96 households (66.7%) falling below the poverty line.
Children | Single Father | Single Mother |
No Children | 32 (7.3%) | 106 (10.9%) |
1 or 2 Children | 113 (18.3%) | 443 (31.6%) |
3 or 4 Children | 26 (11.2%) | 261 (55.5%) |
5 or more Children | 0 (0.0%) | 96 (66.7%) |
Total | 171 (13.2%) | 906 (30.3%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Marion County
The poverty data for Marion County shows that 553 of the married-couple family households (5.1%) and 1,077 of the single-parent households (25.1%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 14 households (25.9%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 96 household (62.7%) living below poverty.
Children | Married-Couple Families | Single-Parent Households |
No Children | 278 (3.9%) | 138 (9.8%) |
1 or 2 Children | 175 (6.6%) | 556 (27.5%) |
3 or 4 Children | 86 (9.3%) | 287 (40.8%) |
5 or more Children | 14 (25.9%) | 96 (62.7%) |
Total | 553 (5.1%) | 1,077 (25.1%) |
Employment Characteristics in Marion County
Employment by Class of Employer in Marion County
Among the 26,661 employed individuals in Marion County, private company employees (19,142 | 71.8%), not-for-profit organizations (2,441 | 9.2%), and local government employees (1,923 | 7.2%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employer Class | # Employees | % Employees |
Private Company Employees | 19,142 | 71.8% |
Self-Employed (Incorporated) | 512 | 1.9% |
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated) | 1,386 | 5.2% |
Not-for-profit Organizations | 2,441 | 9.2% |
Local Government Employees | 1,923 | 7.2% |
State Government Employees | 950 | 3.6% |
Federal Government Employees | 239 | 0.9% |
Unpaid Family Workers | 68 | 0.3% |
Total | 26,661 | 100.0% |
Employment Status by Age in Marion County
According to the labor force statistics for Marion County, out of the total population over 16 years of age (53,076), 54.2% or 28,767 individuals are in the labor force, with 5.7% or 1,640 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 20 to 24 years, with 82.9% or 3,299 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 25 to 29 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 14.6% or 443 of them being unemployed.
Age Bracket | In Labor Force | Unemployed |
16 to 19 Years | 1,587 (53.6%) | 138 (8.7%) |
20 to 24 Years | 3,299 (82.9%) | 224 (6.8%) |
25 to 29 Years | 3,034 (70.6%) | 443 (14.6%) |
30 to 34 Years | 3,049 (69.6%) | 155 (5.1%) |
35 to 44 Years | 5,517 (68.1%) | 348 (6.3%) |
45 to 54 Years | 6,130 (71.3%) | 135 (2.2%) |
55 to 59 Years | 2,505 (57.7%) | 80 (3.2%) |
60 to 64 Years | 1,878 (41.5%) | 85 (4.5%) |
65 to 74 Years | 1,457 (20.1%) | 22 (1.5%) |
75 Years and over | 306 (6.6%) | 10 (3.3%) |
Total | 28,767 (54.2%) | 1,640 (5.7%) |
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Marion County
According to labor force statistics for Marion County, 64.6% of individuals (22,123) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (34,246) are in the labor force, with 5.6% or 1,239 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 77.5% or 3,628 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 17.8% or 195 of them being unemployed.
Educational Attainment | In Labor Force | Unemployed |
Less than High School | 1,094 (34.0%) | 573 (17.8%) |
High School Diploma | 9,344 (63.9%) | 1,199 (8.2%) |
College / Associate Degree | 8,042 (68.6%) | 363 (3.1%) |
Bachelor's Degree or higher | 3,628 (77.5%) | 47 (1.0%) |
Total | 22,123 (64.6%) | 1,918 (5.6%) |
Employment Occupations by Sex in Marion County
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations
The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Marion County are Management (2,128 | 7.9%), Community & Social Service (1,829 | 6.7%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (1,686 | 6.2%), Health Technologists (1,028 | 3.8%), and Education Instruction & Library (988 | 3.6%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex
Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Marion County, the most male-oriented occupations are Computers & Mathematics (86.8%), Architecture & Engineering (85.0%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (79.4%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Health Technologists (85.5%), Education Instruction & Library (81.4%), and Health Diagnosing & Treating (79.7%).
Occupation | Male | Female |
Management | 1,224 (57.5%) | 904 (42.5%) |
Business & Financial | 387 (45.2%) | 470 (54.8%) |
Computers, Engineering & Science | 529 (79.4%) | 137 (20.6%) |
Computers & Mathematics | 257 (86.8%) | 39 (13.2%) |
Architecture & Engineering | 250 (85.0%) | 44 (15.0%) |
Life, Physical & Social Science | 22 (28.9%) | 54 (71.1%) |
Community & Social Service | 613 (33.5%) | 1,216 (66.5%) |
Education, Arts & Media | 231 (42.0%) | 319 (58.0%) |
Legal Services & Support | 62 (54.4%) | 52 (45.6%) |
Education Instruction & Library | 184 (18.6%) | 804 (81.4%) |
Arts, Media & Entertainment | 136 (76.8%) | 41 (23.2%) |
Health Diagnosing & Treating | 342 (20.3%) | 1,344 (79.7%) |
Health Technologists | 149 (14.5%) | 879 (85.5%) |
Total (Category) | 3,095 (43.2%) | 4,071 (56.8%) |
Total (Overall) | 15,102 (55.7%) | 12,018 (44.3%) |
Services Occupations
The most common Services occupations in Marion County are Food Preparation & Serving (1,801 | 6.6%), Healthcare Support (1,360 | 5.0%), Cleaning & Maintenance (1,246 | 4.6%), Security & Protection (961 | 3.5%), and Law Enforcement (615 | 2.3%).
Services Occupations by Sex
Within the Services occupations in Marion County, the most male-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (95.1%), Security & Protection (93.1%), and Firefighting & Prevention (89.6%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (91.8%), Personal Care & Service (81.9%), and Food Preparation & Serving (51.1%).
Occupation | Male | Female |
Healthcare Support | 112 (8.2%) | 1,248 (91.8%) |
Security & Protection | 895 (93.1%) | 66 (6.9%) |
Firefighting & Prevention | 310 (89.6%) | 36 (10.4%) |
Law Enforcement | 585 (95.1%) | 30 (4.9%) |
Food Preparation & Serving | 880 (48.9%) | 921 (51.1%) |
Cleaning & Maintenance | 706 (56.7%) | 540 (43.3%) |
Personal Care & Service | 108 (18.1%) | 489 (81.9%) |
Total (Category) | 2,701 (45.3%) | 3,264 (54.7%) |
Total (Overall) | 15,102 (55.7%) | 12,018 (44.3%) |
Sales and Office Occupations
The most common Sales and Office occupations in Marion County are Office & Administration (2,781 | 10.2%), and Sales & Related (1,968 | 7.3%).
Sales and Office Occupations by Sex
Occupation | Male | Female |
Sales & Related | 1,003 (51.0%) | 965 (49.0%) |
Office & Administration | 749 (26.9%) | 2,032 (73.1%) |
Total (Category) | 1,752 (36.9%) | 2,997 (63.1%) |
Total (Overall) | 15,102 (55.7%) | 12,018 (44.3%) |
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations
The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Marion County are Construction & Extraction (1,272 | 4.7%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (704 | 2.6%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (63 | 0.2%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex
Occupation | Male | Female |
Farming, Fishing & Forestry | 34 (54.0%) | 29 (46.0%) |
Construction & Extraction | 1,160 (91.2%) | 112 (8.8%) |
Installation, Maintenance & Repair | 693 (98.4%) | 11 (1.6%) |
Total (Category) | 1,887 (92.5%) | 152 (7.4%) |
Total (Overall) | 15,102 (55.7%) | 12,018 (44.3%) |
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations
The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Marion County are Production (4,002 | 14.8%), Material Moving (2,075 | 7.6%), and Transportation (1,124 | 4.1%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex
Occupation | Male | Female |
Production | 3,150 (78.7%) | 852 (21.3%) |
Transportation | 963 (85.7%) | 161 (14.3%) |
Material Moving | 1,554 (74.9%) | 521 (25.1%) |
Total (Category) | 5,667 (78.7%) | 1,534 (21.3%) |
Total (Overall) | 15,102 (55.7%) | 12,018 (44.3%) |
Employment Industries by Sex in Marion County
Employment Industries in Marion County
The major employment industries in Marion County include Manufacturing (6,279 | 23.2%), Health Care & Social Assistance (4,626 | 17.1%), Retail Trade (2,999 | 11.1%), Accommodation & Food Services (2,134 | 7.9%), and Educational Services (1,884 | 7.0%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Marion County
The Marion County industries that see more men than women are Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (100.0%), Construction (85.9%), and Transportation & Warehousing (84.4%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Enterprise Management (100.0%), Health Care & Social Assistance (80.0%), and Educational Services (73.9%).
Industry | Male | Female |
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting | 273 (78.2%) | 76 (21.8%) |
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction | 18 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Construction | 1,338 (85.9%) | 219 (14.1%) |
Manufacturing | 4,766 (75.9%) | 1,513 (24.1%) |
Wholesale Trade | 310 (81.4%) | 71 (18.6%) |
Retail Trade | 1,560 (52.0%) | 1,439 (48.0%) |
Transportation & Warehousing | 780 (84.4%) | 144 (15.6%) |
Utilities | 145 (82.4%) | 31 (17.6%) |
Information | 171 (57.0%) | 129 (43.0%) |
Finance & Insurance | 309 (40.6%) | 452 (59.4%) |
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing | 148 (46.8%) | 168 (53.2%) |
Professional & Scientific | 387 (54.7%) | 320 (45.3%) |
Enterprise Management | 0 (0.0%) | 15 (100.0%) |
Administrative & Support | 622 (62.0%) | 381 (38.0%) |
Educational Services | 492 (26.1%) | 1,392 (73.9%) |
Health Care & Social Assistance | 927 (20.0%) | 3,699 (80.0%) |
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation | 216 (72.0%) | 84 (28.0%) |
Accommodation & Food Services | 973 (45.6%) | 1,161 (54.4%) |
Public Administration | 1,039 (77.2%) | 306 (22.8%) |
Total | 15,102 (55.7%) | 12,018 (44.3%) |
Education in Marion County
School Enrollment in Marion County
The most common levels of schooling among the 13,863 students in Marion County are high school (3,611 | 26.1%), middle school (3,088 | 22.3%), and elementary school (2,824 | 20.4%).
School Level | # Students | % Students |
Nursery / Preschool | 658 | 4.8% |
Kindergarten | 922 | 6.7% |
Elementary School | 2,824 | 20.4% |
Middle School | 3,088 | 22.3% |
High School | 3,611 | 26.1% |
College / Undergraduate | 2,390 | 17.2% |
Graduate / Professional | 370 | 2.7% |
Total | 13,863 | 100.0% |
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Marion County
Out of a total of 13,863 students who are enrolled in schools in Marion County, 1,164 (8.4%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 12,699 (91.6%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 35 years and over has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 215 (17.5% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 10 to 14 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 3,895 (95.7% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
Age Bracket | Public School | Private School |
3 to 4 Year Olds | 353 (88.7%) | 45 (11.3%) |
5 to 9 Year Old | 3,063 (90.3%) | 329 (9.7%) |
10 to 14 Year Olds | 3,895 (95.7%) | 175 (4.3%) |
15 to 17 Year Olds | 2,148 (94.5%) | 124 (5.5%) |
18 to 19 Year Olds | 786 (91.5%) | 73 (8.5%) |
20 to 24 Year Olds | 758 (88.4%) | 99 (11.6%) |
25 to 34 Year Olds | 676 (85.9%) | 111 (14.1%) |
35 Years and over | 1,013 (82.5%) | 215 (17.5%) |
Total | 12,699 (91.6%) | 1,164 (8.4%) |
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Marion County
Education (1,595 | 24.4%), business (1,192 | 18.2%), science & technology (888 | 13.6%), arts & humanities (550 | 8.4%), and bio, nature & agricultural (354 | 5.4%) are the most common fields of study among 6,545 individuals in Marion County who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Field of Study | # Graduates | % Graduates |
Computers & Mathematics | 155 | 2.4% |
Bio, Nature & Agricultural | 354 | 5.4% |
Physical & Health Sciences | 79 | 1.2% |
Psychology | 259 | 4.0% |
Social Sciences | 268 | 4.1% |
Engineering | 287 | 4.4% |
Multidisciplinary Studies | 16 | 0.2% |
Science & Technology | 888 | 13.6% |
Business | 1,192 | 18.2% |
Education | 1,595 | 24.4% |
Literature & Languages | 331 | 5.1% |
Liberal Arts & History | 185 | 2.8% |
Visual & Performing Arts | 185 | 2.8% |
Communications | 201 | 3.1% |
Arts & Humanities | 550 | 8.4% |
Total | 6,545 | 100.0% |
Transportation & Commute in Marion County
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Marion County
The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Marion County are males with 2 vehicles (5,734, accounting for 38.4%) and females with 2 vehicles (4,156, making up 48.9%).
Vehicles Available | Male | Female |
No Vehicle | 301 (2.0%) | 222 (1.9%) |
1 Vehicle | 2,229 (14.9%) | 2,346 (20.0%) |
2 Vehicles | 5,734 (38.4%) | 4,156 (35.5%) |
3 Vehicles | 3,672 (24.6%) | 3,014 (25.7%) |
4 Vehicles | 1,787 (12.0%) | 1,253 (10.7%) |
5 or more Vehicles | 1,193 (8.0%) | 726 (6.2%) |
Total | 14,916 (100.0%) | 11,717 (100.0%) |
Commute Time in Marion County
The most frequently occuring commute durations in Marion County are 10 to 14 minutes (5,349 commuters, 21.1%), 5 to 9 minutes (4,194 commuters, 16.5%), and 15 to 19 minutes (4,013 commuters, 15.8%).
Commute Time | # Commuters | % Commuters |
Less than 5 Minutes | 1,035 | 4.1% |
5 to 9 Minutes | 4,194 | 16.5% |
10 to 14 Minutes | 5,349 | 21.1% |
15 to 19 Minutes | 4,013 | 15.8% |
20 to 24 Minutes | 2,541 | 10.0% |
25 to 29 Minutes | 1,152 | 4.5% |
30 to 34 Minutes | 1,884 | 7.4% |
35 to 39 Minutes | 504 | 2.0% |
40 to 44 Minutes | 621 | 2.5% |
45 to 59 Minutes | 1,848 | 7.3% |
60 to 89 Minutes | 1,708 | 6.7% |
90 or more Minutes | 535 | 2.1% |
Commute Time by Sex in Marion County
The most common commute times in Marion County are 10 to 14 minutes (3,075 commuters, 21.3%) for males and 10 to 14 minutes (2,274 commuters, 20.7%) for females.
Commute Time | Male | Female |
Less than 5 Minutes | 429 (3.0%) | 606 (5.5%) |
5 to 9 Minutes | 2,296 (15.9%) | 1,898 (17.3%) |
10 to 14 Minutes | 3,075 (21.3%) | 2,274 (20.7%) |
15 to 19 Minutes | 2,165 (15.0%) | 1,848 (16.9%) |
20 to 24 Minutes | 1,478 (10.2%) | 1,063 (9.7%) |
25 to 29 Minutes | 674 (4.7%) | 478 (4.4%) |
30 to 34 Minutes | 969 (6.7%) | 915 (8.4%) |
35 to 39 Minutes | 358 (2.5%) | 146 (1.3%) |
40 to 44 Minutes | 407 (2.8%) | 214 (1.9%) |
45 to 59 Minutes | 1,148 (8.0%) | 700 (6.4%) |
60 to 89 Minutes | 1,110 (7.7%) | 598 (5.5%) |
90 or more Minutes | 317 (2.2%) | 218 (2.0%) |
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Marion County
The most frequent times of departure to work in Marion County are 12:00 PM to 3:59 PM (1,820, 12.6%) for males and 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (1,446, 13.2%) for females.
Time of Departure | Male | Female |
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM | 1,183 (8.2%) | 454 (4.1%) |
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM | 605 (4.2%) | 319 (2.9%) |
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM | 1,059 (7.3%) | 486 (4.4%) |
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM | 1,426 (9.9%) | 719 (6.6%) |
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM | 1,631 (11.3%) | 1,043 (9.5%) |
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM | 1,313 (9.1%) | 1,446 (13.2%) |
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM | 1,260 (8.7%) | 1,005 (9.2%) |
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM | 920 (6.4%) | 989 (9.0%) |
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM | 656 (4.5%) | 947 (8.6%) |
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM | 336 (2.3%) | 391 (3.6%) |
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM | 418 (2.9%) | 459 (4.2%) |
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM | 120 (0.8%) | 340 (3.1%) |
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM | 1,820 (12.6%) | 1,141 (10.4%) |
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM | 1,679 (11.6%) | 1,219 (11.1%) |
Total | 14,426 (100.0%) | 10,958 (100.0%) |
Housing Occupancy in Marion County
Occupancy by Ownership in Marion County
Of the total 24,306 dwellings in Marion County, owner-occupied units account for 16,334 (67.2%), while renter-occupied units make up 7,972 (32.8%).
Occupancy | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
Owner Occupied Housing Units | 16,334 | 67.2% |
Renter-Occupied Housing Units | 7,972 | 32.8% |
Total Occupied Housing Units | 24,306 | 100.0% |
Occupancy by Household Size in Marion County
Household Size | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
1-Person Household | 7,740 | 31.8% |
2-Person Household | 8,686 | 35.7% |
3-Person Household | 3,275 | 13.5% |
4+ Person Household | 4,605 | 19.0% |
Total Housing Units | 24,306 | 100.0% |
Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Marion County
Household Size | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
1-Person Household | 4,378 (56.6%) | 3,362 (43.4%) |
2-Person Household | 6,659 (76.7%) | 2,027 (23.3%) |
3-Person Household | 2,116 (64.6%) | 1,159 (35.4%) |
4+ Person Household | 3,181 (69.1%) | 1,424 (30.9%) |
Total Housing Units | 16,334 (67.2%) | 7,972 (32.8%) |
Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Marion County
Household Size | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
Less than High School | 1,050 (47.2%) | 1,172 (52.7%) |
High School Diploma | 5,982 (62.0%) | 3,670 (38.0%) |
College/Associate Degree | 6,280 (70.5%) | 2,630 (29.5%) |
Bachelor's Degree or higher | 3,022 (85.8%) | 500 (14.2%) |
Occupancy by Age of Householder in Marion County
Age Bracket | # Households | % Households |
Under 35 Years | 4,106 | 16.9% |
35 to 44 Years | 3,620 | 14.9% |
45 to 54 Years | 4,286 | 17.6% |
55 to 64 Years | 4,832 | 19.9% |
65 to 74 Years | 4,142 | 17.0% |
75 to 84 Years | 2,267 | 9.3% |
85 Years and Over | 1,053 | 4.3% |
Total | 24,306 | 100.0% |
Housing Finances in Marion County
Median Income by Occupancy in Marion County
Occupancy Type | # Households | Median Income |
Owner-Occupied | 16,334 (67.2%) | $73,043 |
Renter-Occupied | 7,972 (32.8%) | $32,328 |
Average | 24,306 (100.0%) | $55,106 |
Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Marion County
Income Bracket | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
Less than $5,000 | 391 (2.4%) | 469 (5.9%) |
$5,000 to $9,999 | 119 (0.7%) | 529 (6.6%) |
$10,000 to $14,999 | 292 (1.8%) | 869 (10.9%) |
$15,000 to $19,999 | 720 (4.4%) | 766 (9.6%) |
$20,000 to $24,999 | 541 (3.3%) | 567 (7.1%) |
$25,000 to $34,999 | 1,404 (8.6%) | 942 (11.8%) |
$35,000 to $49,999 | 2,109 (12.9%) | 1,649 (20.7%) |
$50,000 to $74,999 | 2,782 (17.0%) | 1,124 (14.1%) |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 2,563 (15.7%) | 588 (7.4%) |
$100,000 to $149,999 | 3,059 (18.7%) | 383 (4.8%) |
$150,000 or more | 2,354 (14.4%) | 86 (1.1%) |
Total | 16,334 (100.0%) | 7,972 (100.0%) |
Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Marion County
Monthly Cost | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
Less than $300 | 1,027 (6.3%) | 395 (5.0%) |
$300 to $499 | 2,961 (18.1%) | 475 (6.0%) |
$500 to $799 | 3,411 (20.9%) | 2,309 (29.0%) |
$800 to $999 | 2,238 (13.7%) | 2,122 (26.6%) |
$1,000 to $1,499 | 3,797 (23.3%) | 1,719 (21.6%) |
$1,500 to $1,999 | 1,992 (12.2%) | 104 (1.3%) |
$2,000 to $2,499 | 546 (3.3%) | 40 (0.5%) |
$2,500 to $2,999 | 246 (1.5%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$3,000 or more | 116 (0.7%) | 8 (0.1%) |
Total | 16,334 (100.0%) | 7,972 (100.0%) |
Physical Housing Characteristics in Marion County
Housing Structures in Marion County
Structure Type | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
Single Unit, Detached | 19,470 | 80.1% |
Single Unit, Attached | 514 | 2.1% |
2 Unit Apartments | 619 | 2.5% |
3 or 4 Unit Apartments | 674 | 2.8% |
5 to 9 Unit Apartments | 778 | 3.2% |
10 or more Apartments | 1,254 | 5.2% |
Mobile Home / Other | 997 | 4.1% |
Total | 24,306 | 100.0% |
Housing Structures by Occupancy in Marion County
Structure Type | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
Single Unit, Detached | 15,337 (78.8%) | 4,133 (21.2%) |
Single Unit, Attached | 312 (60.7%) | 202 (39.3%) |
2 Unit Apartments | 20 (3.2%) | 599 (96.8%) |
3 or 4 Unit Apartments | 82 (12.2%) | 592 (87.8%) |
5 to 9 Unit Apartments | 11 (1.4%) | 767 (98.6%) |
10 or more Apartments | 0 (0.0%) | 1,254 (100.0%) |
Mobile Home / Other | 572 (57.4%) | 425 (42.6%) |
Total | 16,334 (67.2%) | 7,972 (32.8%) |
Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Marion County
Number of Rooms | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
1 Room | 7 (0.0%) | 216 (2.7%) |
2 or 3 Rooms | 167 (1.0%) | 1,257 (15.8%) |
4 or 5 Rooms | 3,073 (18.8%) | 3,229 (40.5%) |
6 or 7 Rooms | 8,186 (50.1%) | 2,211 (27.7%) |
8 or more Rooms | 4,901 (30.0%) | 1,059 (13.3%) |
Total | 16,334 (100.0%) | 7,972 (100.0%) |
Housing Structure by Heating Type in Marion County
Heating Type | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
Utility Gas | 10,359 (63.4%) | 4,781 (60.0%) |
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas | 2,282 (14.0%) | 376 (4.7%) |
Electricity | 2,816 (17.2%) | 2,683 (33.7%) |
Fuel Oil or Kerosene | 321 (2.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Coal or Coke | 25 (0.2%) | 0 (0.0%) |
All other Fuels | 490 (3.0%) | 76 (0.9%) |
No Fuel Used | 41 (0.3%) | 56 (0.7%) |
Total | 16,334 (100.0%) | 7,972 (100.0%) |
Household Vehicle Usage in Marion County
Vehicles per Household | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
No Vehicle | 295 (1.8%) | 1,542 (19.3%) |
1 Vehicle | 3,960 (24.2%) | 3,751 (47.0%) |
2 Vehicles | 6,794 (41.6%) | 1,948 (24.4%) |
3 or more Vehicles | 5,285 (32.4%) | 731 (9.2%) |
Total | 16,334 (100.0%) | 7,972 (100.0%) |
Real Estate & Mortgages in Marion County
Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Marion County
Characteristic | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
Housing Units | 6,462 | 9,872 |
Median Property Value | $115,500 | $148,300 |
Median Household Income | $57,033 | $1,603 |
Monthly Housing Costs | $454 | $116 |
Real Estate Taxes | $1,270 | $173 |
Property Value by Mortgage Status in Marion County
Property Value | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
Less than $50,000 | 919 (14.2%) | 515 (5.2%) |
$50,000 to $99,999 | 1,776 (27.5%) | 2,331 (23.6%) |
$100,000 to $299,999 | 3,033 (46.9%) | 6,111 (61.9%) |
$300,000 to $499,999 | 548 (8.5%) | 808 (8.2%) |
$500,000 to $749,999 | 140 (2.2%) | 79 (0.8%) |
$750,000 to $999,999 | 10 (0.2%) | 24 (0.2%) |
$1,000,000 or more | 36 (0.6%) | 4 (0.0%) |
Total | 6,462 (100.0%) | 9,872 (100.0%) |
Household Income by Mortgage Status in Marion County
Household Income | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
Less than $10,000 | 268 (4.2%) | 377 (3.8%) |
$10,000 to $24,999 | 1,150 (17.8%) | 242 (2.5%) |
$25,000 to $34,999 | 618 (9.6%) | 403 (4.1%) |
$35,000 to $49,999 | 870 (13.5%) | 786 (8.0%) |
$50,000 to $74,999 | 1,282 (19.8%) | 1,239 (12.6%) |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 755 (11.7%) | 1,500 (15.2%) |
$100,000 to $149,999 | 768 (11.9%) | 1,808 (18.3%) |
$150,000 or more | 751 (11.6%) | 2,291 (23.2%) |
Total | 6,462 (100.0%) | 9,872 (100.0%) |
Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Marion County
Value-to-Income Ratio | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
Less than 2.0x | 2,893 (44.8%) | 84,299 (853.9%) |
2.0x to 2.9x | 1,232 (19.1%) | 5,218 (52.9%) |
3.0x to 3.9x | 842 (13.0%) | 2,359 (23.9%) |
4.0x or more | 1,413 (21.9%) | 1,039 (10.5%) |
Total | 6,462 (100.0%) | 9,872 (100.0%) |
Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Marion County
Property Taxes | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
Less than $800 | 1,487 (23.0%) | 25 (0.3%) |
$800 to $1,499 | 2,485 (38.5%) | 1,503 (15.2%) |
$800 to $1,499 | 2,297 (35.5%) | 3,264 (33.1%) |
Total | 6,462 (100.0%) | 9,872 (100.0%) |
Health & Disability in Marion County
Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Marion County
Age Bracket | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
Under 6 Years | 4,279 (97.7%) | 101 (2.3%) |
6 to 18 Years | 9,886 (97.4%) | 264 (2.6%) |
19 to 25 Years | 4,864 (93.8%) | 322 (6.2%) |
26 to 34 Years | 5,935 (87.3%) | 865 (12.7%) |
35 to 44 Years | 6,285 (92.5%) | 511 (7.5%) |
45 to 54 Years | 6,794 (90.7%) | 693 (9.3%) |
55 to 64 Years | 7,583 (93.0%) | 566 (7.0%) |
65 to 74 Years | 6,816 (99.8%) | 13 (0.2%) |
75 Years and older | 4,447 (99.7%) | 12 (0.3%) |
Total | 56,889 (94.4%) | 3,347 (5.6%) |
Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Marion County
Citizenship Status | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
Native Born | 4,279 (97.7%) | 101 (2.3%) |
Foreign Born, Citizen | 9,886 (97.4%) | 264 (2.6%) |
Foreign Born, not a Citizen | 4,864 (93.8%) | 322 (6.2%) |
Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Marion County
Household Income | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
Under $25,000 | 9,087 (94.1%) | 572 (5.9%) |
$25,000 to $49,999 | 11,993 (91.9%) | 1,053 (8.1%) |
$50,000 to $74,999 | 8,698 (92.3%) | 722 (7.7%) |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 8,443 (95.5%) | 394 (4.5%) |
$100,000 and over | 18,484 (96.9%) | 601 (3.2%) |
Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Marion County
Age Bracket | Public Insurance | Private Insurance |
Under 6 | 2,389 (54.5%) | 2,094 (47.8%) |
6 to 18 Years | 5,087 (50.1%) | 5,601 (55.2%) |
19 to 25 Years | 1,919 (37.0%) | 3,203 (61.8%) |
25 to 34 Years | 2,396 (35.2%) | 3,750 (55.1%) |
35 to 44 Years | 2,327 (34.2%) | 4,294 (63.2%) |
45 to 54 Years | 1,816 (24.3%) | 5,248 (70.1%) |
55 to 64 Years | 2,475 (30.4%) | 5,473 (67.2%) |
65 to 74 Years | 6,566 (96.2%) | 3,762 (55.1%) |
75 Years and over | 4,418 (99.1%) | 2,763 (62.0%) |
Total | 29,393 (48.8%) | 36,188 (60.1%) |
Disability Status by Sex by Age in Marion County
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
Under 5 Years | 25 (1.3%) | 13 (0.7%) |
5 to 17 Years | 597 (11.5%) | 363 (7.4%) |
18 to 34 Years | 709 (10.3%) | 514 (8.7%) |
35 to 64 Years | 2,241 (19.7%) | 2,562 (23.1%) |
65 to 74 Years | 1,102 (35.6%) | 956 (25.6%) |
75 Years and over | 742 (41.6%) | 1,228 (45.9%) |
Disability Class by Sex by Age in Marion County
Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
Under 5 Years | 25 (1.3%) | 13 (0.7%) |
5 to 17 Years | 23 (0.4%) | 0 (0.0%) |
18 to 34 Years | 107 (1.6%) | 32 (0.5%) |
35 to 64 Years | 689 (6.1%) | 502 (4.5%) |
65 to 74 Years | 661 (21.4%) | 251 (6.7%) |
75 Years and over | 448 (25.1%) | 620 (23.2%) |
Disability Class: Vision Difficulty
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
5 to 17 Years | 144 (2.8%) | 25 (0.5%) |
18 to 34 Years | 180 (2.6%) | 38 (0.6%) |
35 to 64 Years | 365 (3.2%) | 308 (2.8%) |
65 to 74 Years | 83 (2.7%) | 101 (2.7%) |
75 Years and over | 46 (2.6%) | 217 (8.1%) |
Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
5 to 17 Years | 469 (9.0%) | 347 (7.1%) |
18 to 34 Years | 516 (7.5%) | 365 (6.2%) |
35 to 64 Years | 962 (8.5%) | 868 (7.8%) |
65 to 74 Years | 193 (6.2%) | 249 (6.7%) |
75 Years and over | 168 (9.4%) | 326 (12.2%) |
Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
5 to 17 Years | 18 (0.4%) | 51 (1.0%) |
18 to 34 Years | 147 (2.1%) | 70 (1.2%) |
35 to 64 Years | 1,041 (9.2%) | 1,568 (14.2%) |
65 to 74 Years | 574 (18.6%) | 662 (17.7%) |
75 Years and over | 475 (26.7%) | 806 (30.1%) |
Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
5 to 17 Years | 84 (1.6%) | 148 (3.0%) |
18 to 34 Years | 177 (2.6%) | 20 (0.3%) |
35 to 64 Years | 480 (4.2%) | 260 (2.4%) |
65 to 74 Years | 173 (5.6%) | 259 (6.9%) |
75 Years and over | 121 (6.8%) | 392 (14.6%) |
Technology Access in Marion County
Computing Device Access in Marion County
Device Type | # Households | % Households |
Desktop or Laptop | 17,527 | 72.1% |
Smartphone | 20,349 | 83.7% |
Tablet | 14,311 | 58.9% |
No Computing Device | 1,835 | 7.5% |
Total | 24,306 | 100.0% |
Internet Access in Marion County
Internet Type | # Households | % Households |
Dial-Up Internet | 89 | 0.4% |
Broadband Home | 15,728 | 64.7% |
Cellular Data Only | 3,829 | 15.8% |
Satellite Internet | 1,973 | 8.1% |
No Internet | 3,164 | 13.0% |
Total | 24,306 | 100.0% |
Marion County Summary
Marion County, Ohio is located in the north-central part of the state and is part of the Columbus, Ohio metropolitan area. The county seat is Marion, and the county is home to a population of approximately 66,000 people. The county was established in 1820 and named after General Francis Marion, a Revolutionary War hero.
Geography
Marion County is located in the north-central part of Ohio and is bordered by Delaware, Morrow, Union, Hardin, Wyandot, Crawford, and Seneca counties. The county has a total area of 437 square miles, of which 434 square miles is land and 3 square miles is water. The county is mostly flat with some rolling hills and is drained by the Scioto River and its tributaries. The highest point in the county is located in the northwest corner and is 1,093 feet above sea level.
The county is home to several state parks and wildlife areas, including the Marion State Wildlife Area, the Marion State Park, and the Scioto Trail State Park. The county is also home to several lakes, including Indian Lake, Pleasant Lake, and Grand Lake St. Marys.
Economy
Marion County has a diverse economy that is largely driven by manufacturing, agriculture, and retail. The county is home to several large employers, including Whirlpool Corporation, Honda of America Manufacturing, and the Marion Correctional Institution. The county is also home to several smaller employers, including several small manufacturing companies, agricultural businesses, and retail stores.
Agriculture is an important part of the county’s economy, with corn, soybeans, and wheat being the primary crops. Livestock production is also important, with beef cattle, dairy cows, and hogs being the primary animals raised.
Demographics
As of the 2010 census, Marion County had a population of 66,501 people. The racial makeup of the county was 90.2% White, 5.3% African American, 0.5% Native American, 0.7% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 1.2% from other races, and 2.0% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.2% of the population.
The median household income in the county was $45,837 and the median family income was $54,837. The per capita income was $21,945. About 11.2% of the population was below the poverty line.
Marion County is home to several higher education institutions, including Ohio State University at Marion, Marion Technical College, and Ohio Wesleyan University. The county is also home to several public school districts, including the Marion City School District, the Pleasant Local School District, and the River Valley Local School District.
Marion County is a diverse and vibrant county with a rich history and a bright future. The county is home to a variety of industries, educational institutions, and recreational opportunities. The county is a great place to live, work, and play.
Common Questions
What is the Total Population of Marion County?
Total Population of Marion County is 65,366.
What is the Total Male Population of Marion County?
Total Male Population of Marion County is 35,088.
What is the Total Female Population of Marion County?
Total Female Population of Marion County is 30,278.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Marion County?
There are 115.89 Males per 100 Females in Marion County.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Marion County?
There are 86.29 Females per 100 Males in Marion County.
What is the Median Population Age in Marion County?
Median Population Age in Marion County is 40.7 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Marion County
Average Family Size in Marion County is 3.1 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Marion County
Average Household Size in Marion County is 2.5 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Marion County?
Per Capita income in Marion County is $29,257.
What is the Median Family Income in Marion County?
Median Family Income in Marion County is $70,356.
What is the Median Household income in Marion County?
Median Household Income in Marion County is $55,106.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Marion County?
Income or Wage Gap in Marion County is 26.2%.
Women in Marion County earn 73.8 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Marion County?
Family Income Deficit in Marion County is $13,673.
Families that are below poverty line in Marion County earn $13,673 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Marion County?
Inequality or Gini Index in Marion County is 0.46.
How Large is the Labor Force in Marion County?
There are 28,767 People in the Labor Forcein in Marion County.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Marion County?
54.2% of People are in the Labor Force in Marion County.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Marion County?
Unemployment Rate in Marion County is 5.7%.