Marion County, OR

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Marion County Overview

345,815
TOTAL POPULATION
173,623
MALE POPULATION
172,192
FEMALE POPULATION
100.83
MALES / 100 FEMALES
99.18
FEMALES / 100 MALES
37.0
MEDIAN AGE
3.3
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.7
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$33,545
PER CAPITA INCOME
$84,296
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$70,926
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
22.5%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
77.5¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$9,922
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.43
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
167,595
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
61.5%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
5.4%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Marion County Area Codes

Race in Marion County

The most populous races in Marion County are White / Caucasian (247,492 | 71.6%), Hispanic or Latino (96,270 | 27.8%), and Two or more Races (44,508 | 12.9%).
Race in Marion County
Race# Population% Population
Asian7,1552.1%
Black / African American4,1431.2%
Hawaiian / Pacific3,6611.1%
Hispanic or Latino96,27027.8%
Native / Alaskan4,0361.2%
White / Caucasian247,49271.6%
Two or more Races44,50812.9%
Some other Race34,82010.1%
Total345,815100.0%

Ancestry in Marion County

The most populous ancestries reported in Marion County are Mexican (84,251 | 24.4%), German (57,218 | 16.6%), English (37,828 | 10.9%), Irish (29,608 | 8.6%), and European (14,267 | 4.1%), together accounting for 64.5% of all Marion County residents.
Ancestry in Marion County
Ancestry# Population% Population
African7600.2%
Alaska Native490.0%
Alaskan Athabascan260.0%
Albanian130.0%
Aleut30.0%
Alsatian120.0%
American11,1773.2%
Apache3890.1%
Arab3770.1%
Arapaho140.0%
Argentinean80.0%
Armenian1050.0%
Assyrian / Chaldean / Syriac80.0%
Australian610.0%
Austrian9170.3%
Bangladeshi2760.1%
Basque1640.1%
Belgian2330.1%
Bhutanese1,4300.4%
Blackfeet5240.2%
Bolivian650.0%
Brazilian1240.0%
British1,9470.6%
Bulgarian960.0%
Burmese1,6190.5%
Cajun140.0%
Canadian9050.3%
Celtic1000.0%
Central American4,6401.3%
Central American Indian5480.2%
Cherokee1,9520.6%
Cheyenne90.0%
Chickasaw500.0%
Chilean1310.0%
Chinese470.0%
Chippewa1340.0%
Choctaw4090.1%
Colombian2920.1%
Colville520.0%
Comanche3000.1%
Costa Rican160.0%
Cree50.0%
Creek810.0%
Croatian3090.1%
Crow400.0%
Cuban4820.1%
Czech8280.2%
Czechoslovakian3990.1%
Danish2,7890.8%
Delaware600.0%
Dominican1050.0%
Dutch5,8611.7%
Dutch West Indian700.0%
Eastern European1,1930.3%
Ecuadorian510.0%
Egyptian180.0%
English37,82810.9%
Estonian370.0%
Ethiopian1100.0%
European14,2674.1%
Fijian1,7100.5%
Filipino150.0%
Finnish9670.3%
French8,1912.4%
French American Indian1610.1%
French Canadian1,9900.6%
German57,21816.6%
German Russian80.0%
Ghanaian300.0%
Greek1,0670.3%
Guamanian / Chamorro3170.1%
Guatemalan1,9770.6%
Honduran3450.1%
Hopi50.0%
Hungarian1,0580.3%
Icelander930.0%
Indian (Asian)2,6460.8%
Indonesian1190.0%
Inupiat460.0%
Iranian1340.0%
Iraqi10.0%
Irish29,6088.6%
Iroquois280.0%
Israeli830.0%
Italian9,2992.7%
Jamaican730.0%
Japanese3350.1%
Jordanian170.0%
Kenyan230.0%
Kiowa90.0%
Korean3,0130.9%
Laotian1650.1%
Latvian1090.0%
Lebanese580.0%
Liberian2140.1%
Lithuanian2820.1%
Malaysian2240.1%
Maltese210.0%
Mexican84,25124.4%
Mexican American Indian5,4571.6%
Moroccan360.0%
Native Hawaiian1,2910.4%
Navajo3440.1%
Nepalese450.0%
New Zealander220.0%
Nicaraguan2630.1%
Nigerian490.0%
Northern European1,1700.3%
Norwegian9,7932.8%
Osage530.0%
Paiute980.0%
Pakistani2710.1%
Palestinian810.0%
Panamanian2570.1%
Pennsylvania German630.0%
Peruvian3460.1%
Polish4,1681.2%
Portuguese1,3320.4%
Potawatomi270.0%
Pueblo340.0%
Puerto Rican1,1330.3%
Puget Sound Salish190.0%
Romanian5210.2%
Russian5,0181.5%
Salvadoran1,7820.5%
Samoan1780.1%
Scandinavian2,4770.7%
Scotch-Irish3,2120.9%
Scottish8,1692.4%
Seminole60.0%
Serbian960.0%
Shoshone380.0%
Sierra Leonean10.0%
Sioux3120.1%
Slavic870.0%
Slovak2910.1%
Slovene320.0%
Somali3260.1%
South African140.0%
South American1,0250.3%
South American Indian1380.0%
Spaniard9870.3%
Spanish1,4660.4%
Spanish American190.0%
Sri Lankan1,1630.3%
Subsaharan African1,5800.5%
Swedish6,0941.8%
Swiss2,5280.7%
Syrian110.0%
Thai8840.3%
Tlingit-Haida360.0%
Tohono O'Odham320.0%
Trinidadian and Tobagonian590.0%
Tsimshian660.0%
Ugandan290.0%
Ukrainian1,2060.4%
Ute670.0%
Venezuelan1320.0%
Welsh2,5040.7%
West Indian140.0%
Yakama160.0%
Yaqui1290.0%
Yugoslavian740.0%
Yuman470.0%
Yup'ik190.0%
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Immigrants in Marion County

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Marion County came from Latin America (33,313 | 9.6%), Central America (32,172 | 9.3%), Mexico (29,423 | 8.5%), Asia (5,680 | 1.6%), and Europe (3,589 | 1.0%), together accounting for 30.1% of all Marion County residents.
Immigrants in Marion County
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Africa9090.3%
Argentina820.0%
Armenia160.0%
Asia5,6801.6%
Australia870.0%
Austria2020.1%
Belarus970.0%
Belgium300.0%
Bolivia650.0%
Brazil1260.0%
Cambodia1140.0%
Canada6720.2%
Caribbean2820.1%
Central America32,1729.3%
Chile600.0%
China1,6580.5%
Colombia570.0%
Congo860.0%
Cuba1090.0%
Czechoslovakia500.0%
Dominican Republic630.0%
Eastern Africa2080.1%
Eastern Asia2,4250.7%
Eastern Europe1,5330.4%
Ecuador130.0%
El Salvador6970.2%
England5200.2%
Ethiopia1010.0%
Europe3,5891.0%
Fiji150.0%
France1070.0%
Germany3410.1%
Ghana630.0%
Guatemala1,4900.4%
Honduras2120.1%
Hong Kong760.0%
Hungary2060.1%
India6170.2%
Indonesia270.0%
Iran760.0%
Iraq10.0%
Israel260.0%
Italy1410.0%
Jamaica510.0%
Japan1570.1%
Jordan90.0%
Kazakhstan330.0%
Korea6100.2%
Laos1730.1%
Latin America33,3139.6%
Latvia290.0%
Lebanon80.0%
Liberia1770.1%
Lithuania140.0%
Malaysia140.0%
Mexico29,4238.5%
Micronesia3580.1%
Middle Africa2170.1%
Moldova870.0%
Morocco120.0%
Netherlands2840.1%
Nicaragua1550.0%
Nigeria520.0%
Northern Africa180.0%
Northern Europe8350.2%
Norway260.0%
Oceania1,5980.5%
Panama1950.1%
Peru4120.1%
Philippines1,0100.3%
Portugal550.0%
Romania650.0%
Russia4690.1%
Scotland480.0%
Senegal360.0%
Serbia50.0%
Sierra Leone10.0%
Somalia690.0%
South Africa730.0%
South America8590.3%
South Central Asia8180.2%
South Eastern Asia2,0910.6%
Southern Europe1960.1%
Sri Lanka110.0%
Sweden80.0%
Switzerland50.0%
Syria760.0%
Taiwan670.0%
Thailand1350.0%
Trinidad and Tobago590.0%
Turkey680.0%
Uganda230.0%
Ukraine4610.1%
Uruguay80.0%
Uzbekistan650.0%
Venezuela360.0%
Vietnam4990.1%
Western Africa3290.1%
Western Asia2730.1%
Western Europe9690.3%
Yemen10.0%
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Sex and Age in Marion County

Sex and Age in Marion County

The most populous age groups in Marion County are 10 to 14 Years (12,798 | 7.4%) for men and 10 to 14 Years (11,801 | 6.9%) for women.
Sex and Age in Marion County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years10,789 (6.2%)10,492 (6.1%)
5 to 9 Years11,584 (6.7%)11,061 (6.4%)
10 to 14 Years12,798 (7.4%)11,801 (6.9%)
15 to 19 Years12,459 (7.2%)11,640 (6.8%)
20 to 24 Years12,015 (6.9%)11,100 (6.5%)
25 to 29 Years12,673 (7.3%)11,595 (6.7%)
30 to 34 Years12,462 (7.2%)11,624 (6.8%)
35 to 39 Years12,012 (6.9%)11,511 (6.7%)
40 to 44 Years11,334 (6.5%)10,375 (6.0%)
45 to 49 Years10,370 (6.0%)9,599 (5.6%)
50 to 54 Years10,269 (5.9%)9,821 (5.7%)
55 to 59 Years9,688 (5.6%)9,639 (5.6%)
60 to 64 Years10,247 (5.9%)10,991 (6.4%)
65 to 69 Years8,978 (5.2%)10,367 (6.0%)
70 to 74 Years6,689 (3.8%)7,624 (4.4%)
75 to 79 Years4,268 (2.5%)5,598 (3.3%)
80 to 84 Years2,626 (1.5%)3,119 (1.8%)
85 Years and over2,362 (1.4%)4,235 (2.5%)
Total173,623 (100.0%)172,192 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Marion County

Median Family Size in Marion County

The median family size in Marion County is 3.26 persons per family, with married-couple families (59,285 | 71.9%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.34 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (7,524 | 9.1%) represent the smallest median family size with 3.03 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Marion County
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple59,285 (71.9%)3.34
Single Male/Father7,524 (9.1%)3.03
Single Female/Mother15,615 (18.9%)3.06
Total Families82,424 (100.0%)3.26

Median Household Size in Marion County

The median household size in Marion County is 2.71 persons per household, with single male/father households (7,524 | 6.1%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.58 persons per household. non-family households (41,036 | 33.2%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.30 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Marion County
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple59,285 (48.0%)3.39
Single Male/Father7,524 (6.1%)3.58
Single Female/Mother15,615 (12.7%)3.43
Non-family41,036 (33.2%)1.30
Total Households123,460 (100.0%)2.71

Household Size by Marriage Status in Marion County

Out of a total of 123,460 households in Marion County, 82,424 (66.8%) are family households, while 41,036 (33.2%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 33,906, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 31,973.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Marion County
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-31,973 (25.9%)
2-Person Households33,906 (27.5%)7,412 (6.0%)
3-Person Households17,561 (14.2%)1,050 (0.9%)
4-Person Households14,967 (12.1%)371 (0.3%)
5-Person Households9,358 (7.6%)84 (0.1%)
6-Person Households4,121 (3.3%)27 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households2,511 (2.0%)119 (0.1%)
Total82,424 (66.8%)41,036 (33.2%)

Female Fertility in Marion County

Fertility by Age in Marion County

Average fertility rate in Marion County is 47.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 87.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 79.9% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Marion County
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years4 (0.1%)0.0
20 to 34 years2,989 (79.9%)87.0
35 to 50 years747 (20.0%)22.0
Total3,740 (100.0%)47.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Marion County

70.8% of women with births (3,740) 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 28.1% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Marion County
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)4 (100.0%)
20 to 34 years2,110 (70.6%)879 (29.4%)
35 to 50 years537 (71.9%)210 (28.1%)
Total2,648 (70.8%)1,092 (29.2%)

Fertility by Education in Marion County

Average fertility rate in Marion County is 47.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of bachelor's degree have the highest fertility rate of 64.0 births per 1,000 women, while women with the education attainment of less than high school have the lowest fertility at 28.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of college or associate's degree represent 40.2% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Marion County
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School455 (12.2%)28.0
High School Diploma810 (21.7%)44.0
College or Associate's Degree1,502 (40.2%)54.0
Bachelor's Degree769 (20.6%)64.0
Graduate Degree204 (5.4%)39.0
Total3,740 (100.0%)47.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Marion County

29.2% of women with births in Marion County are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of college or associate's degree are most likely to be married with 86.1% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of high school diploma are least likely to be married with 60.7% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Marion County
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School222 (48.8%)233 (51.2%)
High School Diploma318 (39.3%)492 (60.7%)
College or Associate's Degree1,293 (86.1%)209 (13.9%)
Bachelor's Degree640 (83.2%)129 (16.8%)
Graduate Degree175 (85.8%)29 (14.2%)
Total2,648 (70.8%)1,092 (29.2%)

Income in Marion County

Income Overview in Marion County

Per Capita Income in Marion County is $33,545, while median incomes of families and households are $84,296 and $70,926 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income345,815$33,545
Median Family Income82,424$84,296
Mean Family Income82,424$104,513
Median Household Income123,460$70,926
Mean Household Income123,460$91,101
Income Deficit82,424$9,922
Wage / Income Gap (%)345,81522.51%
Wage / Income Gap ($)345,81577.49¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index345,8150.43

Earnings by Sex in Marion County

Average Earnings in Marion County are $37,076, $41,751 for men and $32,351 for women, a difference of 22.5%.
Earnings by Sex in Marion County
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male94,712 (53.4%)$41,751
Female82,798 (46.6%)$32,351
Total177,510 (100.0%)$37,076

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Marion County

The most common earnings brackets in Marion County are $100,000+ for men (11,743 | 12.4%) and $25,000 to $29,999 for women (6,733 | 8.1%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Marion County
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less5,413 (5.7%)4,408 (5.3%)
$2,500 to $4,9992,736 (2.9%)3,063 (3.7%)
$5,000 to $7,4992,771 (2.9%)3,803 (4.6%)
$7,500 to $9,9991,864 (2.0%)3,235 (3.9%)
$10,000 to $12,4992,701 (2.9%)3,760 (4.5%)
$12,500 to $14,9992,143 (2.3%)3,154 (3.8%)
$15,000 to $17,4992,331 (2.5%)2,563 (3.1%)
$17,500 to $19,9991,729 (1.8%)2,347 (2.8%)
$20,000 to $22,4992,642 (2.8%)3,068 (3.7%)
$22,500 to $24,9992,972 (3.1%)2,927 (3.5%)
$25,000 to $29,9996,568 (6.9%)6,733 (8.1%)
$30,000 to $34,9995,439 (5.7%)5,742 (6.9%)
$35,000 to $39,9995,875 (6.2%)5,050 (6.1%)
$40,000 to $44,9994,999 (5.3%)4,775 (5.8%)
$45,000 to $49,9994,821 (5.1%)3,712 (4.5%)
$50,000 to $54,9994,472 (4.7%)3,972 (4.8%)
$55,000 to $64,9998,011 (8.5%)5,175 (6.2%)
$65,000 to $74,9996,181 (6.5%)3,989 (4.8%)
$75,000 to $99,9999,301 (9.8%)5,797 (7.0%)
$100,000+11,743 (12.4%)5,525 (6.7%)
Total94,712 (100.0%)82,798 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Marion County

Average earnings in Marion County are $47,983 for men and $37,454 for women, a difference of 21.9%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $85,909, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $34,197. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $68,820, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $25,757.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Marion County
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$34,197$25,757
High School Diploma$40,989$28,564
College or Associate's Degree$50,585$36,751
Bachelor's Degree$70,992$51,732
Graduate Degree$85,909$68,820
Total$47,983$37,454

Family Income in Marion County

Family Income Brackets in Marion County

According to the Marion County family income data, there are 19,122 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 23.2% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 1,401 families (1.7%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Marion County
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,0002,1432.6%
$10,000 to $14,9991,4011.7%
$15,000 to $24,9993,9564.8%
$25,000 to $34,9995,4406.6%
$35,000 to $49,9998,73710.6%
$50,000 to $74,99914,34217.4%
$75,000 to $99,99912,11614.7%
$100,000 to $149,99919,12223.2%
$150,000 to $199,9997,9959.7%
$200,000+7,1718.7%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Marion County

7+ person families (2,001 | 2.4%) account for the highest median family income in Marion County with $111,723 per family, while 2-person families (37,534 | 45.5%) have the highest median income of $38,368 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Marion County
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families37,534 (45.5%)$76,735
3-Person Families17,401 (21.1%)$87,886
4-Person Families13,542 (16.4%)$103,082
5-Person Families8,127 (9.9%)$91,181
6-Person Families3,819 (4.6%)$83,770
7+ Person Families2,001 (2.4%)$111,723
Total82,424 (100.0%)$84,296

Family Income by Number of Earners in Marion County

The median family income in Marion County is $84,296, with families comprising 3+ earners (9,816) having the highest median family income of $125,840, while families with no earners (12,178) have the lowest median family income of $54,674, accounting for 11.9% and 14.8% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Marion County
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners12,178 (14.8%)$54,674
1 Earner26,768 (32.5%)$55,450
2 Earners33,662 (40.8%)$106,021
3+ Earners9,816 (11.9%)$125,840
Total82,424 (100.0%)$84,296

Household Income in Marion County

Household Income Brackets in Marion County

With 24,445 households falling in the category, the $100,000 to $149,999 income range is the most frequent in Marion County, accounting for 19.8% of all households. In contrast, only 4,074 households (3.3%) fall into the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Marion County
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0004,8153.9%
$10,000 to $14,9994,0743.3%
$15,000 to $24,9998,8897.2%
$25,000 to $34,9999,6307.8%
$35,000 to $49,99914,19811.5%
$50,000 to $74,99923,45719.0%
$75,000 to $99,99916,29713.2%
$100,000 to $149,99924,44519.8%
$150,000 to $199,9999,5067.7%
$200,000+8,2726.7%

Household Income by Householder Age in Marion County

The median household income in Marion County is $70,926, with the highest median household income of $85,853 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 43,283 households (35.1%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $47,935, with 5,238 households (4.2%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Marion County
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years5,238 (4.2%)$47,935
25 to 44 Years40,941 (33.2%)$77,972
45 to 64 Years43,283 (35.1%)$85,853
65+ Years33,998 (27.5%)$55,296
Total123,460 (100.0%)$70,926

Poverty in Marion County

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Marion County

With 12.5% poverty level for males and 13.5% for females among the residents of Marion County, 18 to 24 year old males and 18 to 24 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 2,915 males (18.7%) and 3,092 females (20.9%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Marion County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years1,894 (18.0%)1,785 (17.8%)
5 Years414 (16.0%)380 (20.8%)
6 to 11 Years2,352 (16.9%)1,849 (14.2%)
12 to 14 Years1,185 (16.2%)1,145 (15.3%)
15 Years307 (11.8%)411 (19.1%)
16 and 17 Years679 (14.3%)614 (13.1%)
18 to 24 Years2,915 (18.7%)3,092 (20.9%)
25 to 34 Years2,594 (10.8%)3,297 (14.3%)
35 to 44 Years3,003 (13.6%)2,641 (12.1%)
45 to 54 Years1,872 (9.4%)1,951 (10.1%)
55 to 64 Years1,950 (10.0%)2,607 (12.7%)
65 to 74 Years1,044 (6.8%)1,593 (8.9%)
75 Years and over610 (6.8%)1,479 (12.0%)
Total20,819 (12.5%)22,844 (13.5%)

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 93.2% of males and 91.1% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Marion County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years8,625 (82.0%)8,250 (82.2%)
5 Years2,173 (84.0%)1,450 (79.2%)
6 to 11 Years11,538 (83.1%)11,192 (85.8%)
12 to 14 Years6,154 (83.9%)6,332 (84.7%)
15 Years2,302 (88.2%)1,747 (80.9%)
16 and 17 Years4,057 (85.7%)4,057 (86.9%)
18 to 24 Years12,708 (81.3%)11,715 (79.1%)
25 to 34 Years21,353 (89.2%)19,800 (85.7%)
35 to 44 Years19,142 (86.4%)19,200 (87.9%)
45 to 54 Years17,967 (90.6%)17,404 (89.9%)
55 to 64 Years17,532 (90.0%)17,970 (87.3%)
65 to 74 Years14,227 (93.2%)16,281 (91.1%)
75 Years and over8,366 (93.2%)10,798 (87.9%)
Total146,144 (87.5%)146,196 (86.5%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Marion County

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Marion County show that 4.8% or 2,848 of the total 59,285 families live below the poverty line. Families with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate of 13.9%, comprising of 941 families. On the other hand, families with no children have the lowest poverty rate of 3.2%, which includes 1,069 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Marion County
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children32,459 (96.8%)1,069 (3.2%)
1 or 2 Children17,517 (95.7%)779 (4.3%)
3 or 4 Children5,808 (86.1%)941 (13.9%)
5 or more Children653 (91.7%)59 (8.3%)
Total56,437 (95.2%)2,848 (4.8%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Marion County

According to the poverty data in Marion County, 17.5% or 1,314 single-father households and 20.7% or 3,236 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 80 households (100.0%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 53 households (58.9%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Marion County
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children212 (7.9%)430 (6.9%)
1 or 2 Children648 (17.9%)2,277 (29.1%)
3 or 4 Children374 (32.4%)476 (32.9%)
5 or more Children80 (100.0%)53 (58.9%)
Total1,314 (17.5%)3,236 (20.7%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Marion County

The poverty data for Marion County shows that 2,848 of the married-couple family households (4.8%) and 4,550 of the single-parent households (19.7%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 941 households (13.9%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 133 household (78.2%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Marion County
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children1,069 (3.2%)642 (7.2%)
1 or 2 Children779 (4.3%)2,925 (25.6%)
3 or 4 Children941 (13.9%)850 (32.7%)
5 or more Children59 (8.3%)133 (78.2%)
Total2,848 (4.8%)4,550 (19.7%)

Employment Characteristics in Marion County

Employment by Class of Employer in Marion County

Among the 155,647 employed individuals in Marion County, private company employees (102,178 | 65.6%), state government employees (14,684 | 9.4%), and not-for-profit organizations (12,022 | 7.7%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Marion County
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees102,17865.6%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)5,2293.4%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)7,9895.1%
Not-for-profit Organizations12,0227.7%
Local Government Employees10,5666.8%
State Government Employees14,6849.4%
Federal Government Employees2,7111.7%
Unpaid Family Workers2680.2%
Total155,647100.0%

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 (272,513), 61.5% or 167,595 individuals are in the labor force, with 5.4% or 9,050 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 30 to 34 years, with 82.2% or 19,799 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 16.9% or 1,293 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Marion County
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years7,652 (39.6%)1,293 (16.9%)
20 to 24 Years18,007 (77.9%)1,639 (9.1%)
25 to 29 Years19,803 (81.6%)911 (4.6%)
30 to 34 Years19,799 (82.2%)1,010 (5.1%)
35 to 44 Years36,005 (79.6%)1,872 (5.2%)
45 to 54 Years31,406 (78.4%)1,131 (3.6%)
55 to 59 Years14,727 (76.2%)560 (3.8%)
60 to 64 Years12,106 (57.0%)508 (4.2%)
65 to 74 Years7,068 (21.0%)134 (1.9%)
75 Years and over1,066 (4.8%)23 (2.2%)
Total167,595 (61.5%)9,050 (5.4%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Marion County

According to labor force statistics for Marion County, 76.8% of individuals (133,793) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (174,210) are in the labor force, with 4.5% or 6,021 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 85.8% or 36,050 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with high school diploma education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 6.0% or 1,944 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Marion County
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School17,862 (66.2%)1,322 (4.9%)
High School Diploma32,392 (73.8%)2,634 (6.0%)
College / Associate Degree47,523 (77.5%)3,005 (4.9%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher36,050 (85.8%)1,050 (2.5%)
Total133,793 (76.8%)7,839 (4.5%)

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 Community & Social Service (14,899 | 9.4%), Management (14,262 | 9.0%), Business & Financial (7,933 | 5.0%), Computers, Engineering & Science (7,867 | 5.0%), and Health Diagnosing & Treating (7,719 | 4.9%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Marion County

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 Architecture & Engineering (85.3%), Computers, Engineering & Science (68.1%), and Computers & Mathematics (65.7%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Education Instruction & Library (72.1%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (71.1%), and Health Technologists (68.9%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Marion County
OccupationMaleFemale
Management7,814 (54.8%)6,448 (45.2%)
Business & Financial3,239 (40.8%)4,694 (59.2%)
Computers, Engineering & Science5,361 (68.1%)2,506 (31.9%)
Computers & Mathematics2,967 (65.7%)1,546 (34.3%)
Architecture & Engineering1,938 (85.3%)335 (14.7%)
Life, Physical & Social Science456 (42.2%)625 (57.8%)
Community & Social Service 5,119 (34.4%)9,780 (65.6%)
Education, Arts & Media1,456 (37.8%)2,400 (62.2%)
Legal Services & Support575 (37.8%)947 (62.2%)
Education Instruction & Library2,020 (27.9%)5,229 (72.1%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment1,068 (47.0%)1,204 (53.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating2,228 (28.9%)5,491 (71.1%)
Health Technologists1,511 (31.1%)3,351 (68.9%)
Total (Category)23,761 (45.1%)28,919 (54.9%)
Total (Overall)84,063 (53.1%)74,102 (46.9%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Marion County are Food Preparation & Serving (8,855 | 5.6%), Healthcare Support (8,691 | 5.5%), Cleaning & Maintenance (5,676 | 3.6%), Personal Care & Service (3,374 | 2.1%), and Security & Protection (3,309 | 2.1%).
Services Occupations in Marion County

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Marion County, the most male-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (85.3%), Security & Protection (71.2%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (67.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (84.8%), Personal Care & Service (81.7%), and Food Preparation & Serving (55.1%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Marion County
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support1,325 (15.2%)7,366 (84.8%)
Security & Protection2,357 (71.2%)952 (28.8%)
Firefighting & Prevention1,362 (63.6%)780 (36.4%)
Law Enforcement995 (85.3%)172 (14.7%)
Food Preparation & Serving3,979 (44.9%)4,876 (55.1%)
Cleaning & Maintenance3,804 (67.0%)1,872 (33.0%)
Personal Care & Service618 (18.3%)2,756 (81.7%)
Total (Category)12,083 (40.4%)17,822 (59.6%)
Total (Overall)84,063 (53.1%)74,102 (46.9%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Marion County are Office & Administration (17,405 | 11.0%), and Sales & Related (15,259 | 9.7%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Marion County

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Marion County
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related7,401 (48.5%)7,858 (51.5%)
Office & Administration5,328 (30.6%)12,077 (69.4%)
Total (Category)12,729 (39.0%)19,935 (61.0%)
Total (Overall)84,063 (53.1%)74,102 (46.9%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Marion County are Construction & Extraction (10,725 | 6.8%), Farming, Fishing & Forestry (5,114 | 3.2%), and Installation, Maintenance & Repair (4,651 | 2.9%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Marion County

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Marion County
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry3,889 (76.0%)1,225 (23.9%)
Construction & Extraction10,194 (95.1%)531 (5.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair4,529 (97.4%)122 (2.6%)
Total (Category)18,612 (90.8%)1,878 (9.2%)
Total (Overall)84,063 (53.1%)74,102 (46.9%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Marion County are Production (10,135 | 6.4%), Material Moving (6,505 | 4.1%), and Transportation (5,786 | 3.7%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Marion County

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Marion County
OccupationMaleFemale
Production7,280 (71.8%)2,855 (28.2%)
Transportation4,899 (84.7%)887 (15.3%)
Material Moving4,699 (72.2%)1,806 (27.8%)
Total (Category)16,878 (75.3%)5,548 (24.7%)
Total (Overall)84,063 (53.1%)74,102 (46.9%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Marion County

Employment Industries in Marion County

The major employment industries in Marion County include Health Care & Social Assistance (23,159 | 14.6%), Retail Trade (18,766 | 11.9%), Manufacturing (15,852 | 10.0%), Construction (14,384 | 9.1%), and Public Administration (12,817 | 8.1%).
Employment Industries in Marion County

Employment Industries by Sex in Marion County

The Marion County industries that see more men than women are Construction (87.8%), Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (80.2%), and Utilities (77.2%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Health Care & Social Assistance (77.3%), Educational Services (67.9%), and Finance & Insurance (60.4%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Marion County
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting5,422 (75.6%)1,753 (24.4%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction97 (80.2%)24 (19.8%)
Construction12,634 (87.8%)1,750 (12.2%)
Manufacturing11,723 (74.0%)4,129 (26.1%)
Wholesale Trade2,839 (73.6%)1,019 (26.4%)
Retail Trade9,784 (52.1%)8,982 (47.9%)
Transportation & Warehousing3,439 (70.2%)1,461 (29.8%)
Utilities545 (77.2%)161 (22.8%)
Information990 (67.1%)485 (32.9%)
Finance & Insurance2,160 (39.6%)3,296 (60.4%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing1,191 (44.8%)1,467 (55.2%)
Professional & Scientific3,424 (51.8%)3,181 (48.2%)
Enterprise Management42 (67.7%)20 (32.3%)
Administrative & Support5,086 (64.8%)2,762 (35.2%)
Educational Services3,703 (32.1%)7,835 (67.9%)
Health Care & Social Assistance5,252 (22.7%)17,907 (77.3%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation1,315 (54.8%)1,086 (45.2%)
Accommodation & Food Services5,197 (46.3%)6,040 (53.7%)
Public Administration5,685 (44.4%)7,132 (55.6%)
Total84,063 (53.1%)74,102 (46.9%)

Education in Marion County

School Enrollment in Marion County

The most common levels of schooling among the 80,364 students in Marion County are middle school (18,969 | 23.6%), high school (18,766 | 23.4%), and elementary school (18,019 | 22.4%).
School Enrollment in Marion County
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool3,5964.5%
Kindergarten3,9364.9%
Elementary School18,01922.4%
Middle School18,96923.6%
High School18,76623.4%
College / Undergraduate14,67518.3%
Graduate / Professional2,4033.0%
Total80,364100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Marion County

Out of a total of 80,364 students who are enrolled in schools in Marion County, 11,894 (14.8%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 68,470 (85.2%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 1,036 (38.3% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 15 to 17 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 12,844 (94.2% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Marion County
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds1,666 (61.7%)1,036 (38.3%)
5 to 9 Year Old17,832 (86.9%)2,682 (13.1%)
10 to 14 Year Olds21,537 (91.1%)2,112 (8.9%)
15 to 17 Year Olds12,844 (94.2%)797 (5.8%)
18 to 19 Year Olds4,225 (75.8%)1,350 (24.2%)
20 to 24 Year Olds4,556 (71.1%)1,854 (28.9%)
25 to 34 Year Olds3,062 (79.2%)804 (20.8%)
35 Years and over2,741 (68.4%)1,266 (31.6%)
Total68,470 (85.2%)11,894 (14.8%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Marion County

Business (9,790 | 15.5%), education (7,675 | 12.2%), science & technology (6,216 | 9.9%), social sciences (5,808 | 9.2%), and bio, nature & agricultural (5,506 | 8.7%) are the most common fields of study among 62,981 individuals in Marion County who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Marion County
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics2,2483.6%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural5,5068.7%
Physical & Health Sciences1,7222.7%
Psychology4,2996.8%
Social Sciences5,8089.2%
Engineering2,8194.5%
Multidisciplinary Studies1,1431.8%
Science & Technology6,2169.9%
Business9,79015.5%
Education7,67512.2%
Literature & Languages3,2315.1%
Liberal Arts & History4,1586.6%
Visual & Performing Arts2,3513.7%
Communications2,1493.4%
Arts & Humanities3,8666.1%
Total62,981100.0%

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 (32,961, accounting for 39.9%) and females with 2 vehicles (28,779, making up 45.9%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Marion County
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle2,018 (2.4%)1,281 (1.8%)
1 Vehicle13,164 (15.9%)14,071 (19.6%)
2 Vehicles32,961 (39.9%)28,779 (40.1%)
3 Vehicles19,668 (23.8%)15,657 (21.8%)
4 Vehicles9,490 (11.5%)7,292 (10.2%)
5 or more Vehicles5,325 (6.4%)4,705 (6.6%)
Total82,626 (100.0%)71,785 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Marion County

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Marion County are 15 to 19 minutes (25,704 commuters, 18.4%), 10 to 14 minutes (21,457 commuters, 15.4%), and 20 to 24 minutes (20,799 commuters, 14.9%).
Commute Time in Marion County
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes4,4253.2%
5 to 9 Minutes15,32111.0%
10 to 14 Minutes21,45715.4%
15 to 19 Minutes25,70418.4%
20 to 24 Minutes20,79914.9%
25 to 29 Minutes8,3076.0%
30 to 34 Minutes14,82510.6%
35 to 39 Minutes3,1912.3%
40 to 44 Minutes4,1893.0%
45 to 59 Minutes9,9827.2%
60 to 89 Minutes8,9156.4%
90 or more Minutes2,2171.6%

Commute Time by Sex in Marion County

The most common commute times in Marion County are 15 to 19 minutes (13,448 commuters, 17.7%) for males and 15 to 19 minutes (12,256 commuters, 19.4%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Marion County
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes1,732 (2.3%)2,693 (4.3%)
5 to 9 Minutes6,953 (9.1%)8,368 (13.2%)
10 to 14 Minutes10,593 (13.9%)10,864 (17.2%)
15 to 19 Minutes13,448 (17.7%)12,256 (19.4%)
20 to 24 Minutes10,819 (14.2%)9,980 (15.8%)
25 to 29 Minutes4,358 (5.7%)3,949 (6.2%)
30 to 34 Minutes8,590 (11.3%)6,235 (9.9%)
35 to 39 Minutes1,483 (1.9%)1,708 (2.7%)
40 to 44 Minutes2,999 (3.9%)1,190 (1.9%)
45 to 59 Minutes6,774 (8.9%)3,208 (5.1%)
60 to 89 Minutes6,611 (8.7%)2,304 (3.6%)
90 or more Minutes1,683 (2.2%)534 (0.8%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Marion County

The most frequent times of departure to work in Marion County are 6:00 AM to 6:29 AM (9,827, 12.9%) for males and 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (10,367, 16.4%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Marion County
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM6,176 (8.1%)2,772 (4.4%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM5,890 (7.7%)1,565 (2.5%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM5,659 (7.4%)2,416 (3.8%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM9,827 (12.9%)4,251 (6.7%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM8,136 (10.7%)7,116 (11.2%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM9,277 (12.2%)10,367 (16.4%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM8,976 (11.8%)9,315 (14.7%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM4,913 (6.5%)6,260 (9.9%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM1,957 (2.6%)3,766 (5.9%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM3,258 (4.3%)4,114 (6.5%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM1,652 (2.2%)2,351 (3.7%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM1,268 (1.7%)1,035 (1.6%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM4,958 (6.5%)4,425 (7.0%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM4,096 (5.4%)3,536 (5.6%)
Total76,043 (100.0%)63,289 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Marion County

Occupancy by Ownership in Marion County

Of the total 123,460 dwellings in Marion County, owner-occupied units account for 76,274 (61.8%), while renter-occupied units make up 47,186 (38.2%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Marion County
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units76,27461.8%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units47,18638.2%
Total Occupied Housing Units123,460100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Marion County

Occupancy by Household Size in Marion County
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household31,97325.9%
2-Person Household41,31833.5%
3-Person Household18,61115.1%
4+ Person Household31,55825.6%
Total Housing Units123,460100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Marion County

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Marion County
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household16,793 (52.5%)15,180 (47.5%)
2-Person Household27,803 (67.3%)13,515 (32.7%)
3-Person Household12,084 (64.9%)6,527 (35.1%)
4+ Person Household19,594 (62.1%)11,964 (37.9%)
Total Housing Units76,274 (61.8%)47,186 (38.2%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Marion County

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Marion County
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School6,145 (43.7%)7,917 (56.3%)
High School Diploma15,246 (54.9%)12,501 (45.1%)
College/Associate Degree28,518 (60.2%)18,844 (39.8%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher26,365 (76.9%)7,924 (23.1%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Marion County

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Marion County
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years23,86819.3%
35 to 44 Years22,31118.1%
45 to 54 Years20,57816.7%
55 to 64 Years22,70518.4%
65 to 74 Years20,12516.3%
75 to 84 Years9,9808.1%
85 Years and Over3,8933.2%
Total123,460100.0%

Housing Finances in Marion County

Median Income by Occupancy in Marion County

Median Income by Occupancy in Marion County
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied76,274 (61.8%)$91,320
Renter-Occupied47,186 (38.2%)$47,203
Average123,460 (100.0%)$70,926

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Marion County

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Marion County
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,000969 (1.3%)1,993 (4.2%)
$5,000 to $9,999550 (0.7%)1,257 (2.7%)
$10,000 to $14,9991,330 (1.7%)2,728 (5.8%)
$15,000 to $19,9991,551 (2.0%)2,501 (5.3%)
$20,000 to $24,9991,865 (2.5%)2,990 (6.3%)
$25,000 to $34,9993,614 (4.7%)6,031 (12.8%)
$35,000 to $49,9996,579 (8.6%)7,669 (16.3%)
$50,000 to $74,99913,604 (17.8%)9,813 (20.8%)
$75,000 to $99,99911,561 (15.2%)4,726 (10.0%)
$100,000 to $149,99918,996 (24.9%)5,438 (11.5%)
$150,000 or more15,655 (20.5%)2,040 (4.3%)
Total76,274 (100.0%)47,186 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Marion County

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Marion County
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $3001,800 (2.4%)686 (1.5%)
$300 to $4996,668 (8.7%)1,364 (2.9%)
$500 to $79912,291 (16.1%)3,117 (6.6%)
$800 to $9995,384 (7.1%)7,003 (14.8%)
$1,000 to $1,49913,781 (18.1%)22,177 (47.0%)
$1,500 to $1,99917,318 (22.7%)8,174 (17.3%)
$2,000 to $2,4999,746 (12.8%)2,501 (5.3%)
$2,500 to $2,9994,324 (5.7%)876 (1.9%)
$3,000 or more4,962 (6.5%)241 (0.5%)
Total76,274 (100.0%)47,186 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Marion County

Housing Structures in Marion County

Housing Structures in Marion County
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached77,83063.0%
Single Unit, Attached4,5173.7%
2 Unit Apartments3,2302.6%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments6,4795.2%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments7,5576.1%
10 or more Apartments13,78711.2%
Mobile Home / Other10,0608.2%
Total123,460100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Marion County

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Marion County
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached64,968 (83.5%)12,862 (16.5%)
Single Unit, Attached1,917 (42.4%)2,600 (57.6%)
2 Unit Apartments260 (8.1%)2,970 (91.9%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments423 (6.5%)6,056 (93.5%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments79 (1.1%)7,478 (99.0%)
10 or more Apartments184 (1.3%)13,603 (98.7%)
Mobile Home / Other8,443 (83.9%)1,617 (16.1%)
Total76,274 (61.8%)47,186 (38.2%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Marion County

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Marion County
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room394 (0.5%)1,937 (4.1%)
2 or 3 Rooms2,006 (2.6%)11,002 (23.3%)
4 or 5 Rooms24,191 (31.7%)25,101 (53.2%)
6 or 7 Rooms29,414 (38.6%)6,528 (13.8%)
8 or more Rooms20,269 (26.6%)2,618 (5.6%)
Total76,274 (100.0%)47,186 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Marion County

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Marion County
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas42,383 (55.6%)8,739 (18.5%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas1,115 (1.5%)745 (1.6%)
Electricity27,646 (36.2%)36,028 (76.3%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene900 (1.2%)279 (0.6%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)6 (0.0%)
All other Fuels3,937 (5.2%)1,004 (2.1%)
No Fuel Used293 (0.4%)385 (0.8%)
Total76,274 (100.0%)47,186 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Marion County

Household Vehicle Usage in Marion County
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle1,556 (2.0%)6,075 (12.9%)
1 Vehicle17,319 (22.7%)20,192 (42.8%)
2 Vehicles31,502 (41.3%)15,177 (32.2%)
3 or more Vehicles25,897 (34.0%)5,742 (12.2%)
Total76,274 (100.0%)47,186 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Marion County

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Marion County

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units25,48550,789
Median Property Value$336,200$358,200
Median Household Income$68,352$11,988
Monthly Housing Costs$614$4,935
Real Estate Taxes$3,061$804

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Marion County

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Marion County
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,0002,752 (10.8%)1,211 (2.4%)
$50,000 to $99,9991,572 (6.2%)647 (1.3%)
$100,000 to $299,9996,466 (25.4%)14,392 (28.3%)
$300,000 to $499,9999,968 (39.1%)24,234 (47.7%)
$500,000 to $749,9993,289 (12.9%)7,542 (14.8%)
$750,000 to $999,999914 (3.6%)2,009 (4.0%)
$1,000,000 or more524 (2.1%)754 (1.5%)
Total25,485 (100.0%)50,789 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Marion County

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Marion County
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,000881 (3.5%)541 (1.1%)
$10,000 to $24,9992,893 (11.4%)638 (1.3%)
$25,000 to $34,9992,147 (8.4%)1,853 (3.6%)
$35,000 to $49,9992,929 (11.5%)1,467 (2.9%)
$50,000 to $74,9995,119 (20.1%)3,650 (7.2%)
$75,000 to $99,9993,272 (12.8%)8,485 (16.7%)
$100,000 to $149,9994,577 (18.0%)8,289 (16.3%)
$150,000 or more3,667 (14.4%)14,419 (28.4%)
Total25,485 (100.0%)50,789 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Marion County

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Marion County
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x5,539 (21.7%)102,978 (202.8%)
2.0x to 2.9x4,150 (16.3%)7,759 (15.3%)
3.0x to 3.9x2,883 (11.3%)11,467 (22.6%)
4.0x or more12,676 (49.7%)10,737 (21.1%)
Total25,485 (100.0%)50,789 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Marion County

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Marion County
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $8002,770 (10.9%)281 (0.5%)
$800 to $1,4991,751 (6.9%)1,289 (2.5%)
$800 to $1,49919,254 (75.5%)2,916 (5.7%)
Total25,485 (100.0%)50,789 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Marion County

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Marion County

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Marion County
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years24,897 (96.5%)901 (3.5%)
6 to 18 Years59,912 (96.4%)2,233 (3.6%)
19 to 25 Years26,634 (85.3%)4,580 (14.7%)
26 to 34 Years35,747 (83.9%)6,844 (16.1%)
35 to 44 Years36,868 (84.0%)7,037 (16.0%)
45 to 54 Years34,729 (88.6%)4,461 (11.4%)
55 to 64 Years37,176 (92.8%)2,883 (7.2%)
65 to 74 Years32,746 (98.8%)399 (1.2%)
75 Years and older21,233 (99.9%)20 (0.1%)
Total309,942 (91.3%)29,358 (8.6%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Marion County

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Marion County
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born24,897 (96.5%)901 (3.5%)
Foreign Born, Citizen59,912 (96.4%)2,233 (3.6%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen26,634 (85.3%)4,580 (14.7%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Marion County

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Marion County
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,00027,219 (86.4%)4,290 (13.6%)
$25,000 to $49,99949,140 (88.2%)6,544 (11.7%)
$50,000 to $74,99953,808 (89.6%)6,270 (10.4%)
$75,000 to $99,99944,516 (93.5%)3,068 (6.5%)
$100,000 and over130,214 (93.5%)9,119 (6.5%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Marion County

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Marion County
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 612,723 (49.3%)13,703 (53.1%)
6 to 18 Years29,049 (46.7%)34,114 (54.9%)
19 to 25 Years8,801 (28.2%)19,068 (61.1%)
25 to 34 Years10,832 (25.4%)27,011 (63.4%)
35 to 44 Years10,199 (23.2%)28,259 (64.4%)
45 to 54 Years7,978 (20.4%)28,011 (71.5%)
55 to 64 Years10,530 (26.3%)28,878 (72.1%)
65 to 74 Years31,606 (95.4%)18,159 (54.8%)
75 Years and over20,997 (98.8%)13,566 (63.8%)
Total142,715 (42.1%)210,769 (62.1%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Marion County

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Marion County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years21 (0.2%)289 (2.8%)
5 to 17 Years2,751 (8.7%)1,677 (5.7%)
18 to 34 Years4,028 (10.1%)3,996 (10.2%)
35 to 64 Years9,590 (15.6%)10,114 (16.4%)
65 to 74 Years4,250 (27.8%)4,983 (27.9%)
75 Years and over4,641 (51.7%)6,253 (50.9%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Marion County

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Marion County: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years21 (0.2%)173 (1.7%)
5 to 17 Years306 (1.0%)160 (0.5%)
18 to 34 Years460 (1.1%)299 (0.8%)
35 to 64 Years2,604 (4.2%)1,588 (2.6%)
65 to 74 Years2,182 (14.3%)1,125 (6.3%)
75 Years and over2,469 (27.5%)2,818 (23.0%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Marion County: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)288 (2.7%)
5 to 17 Years271 (0.9%)247 (0.8%)
18 to 34 Years415 (1.0%)731 (1.9%)
35 to 64 Years1,799 (2.9%)1,535 (2.5%)
65 to 74 Years546 (3.6%)833 (4.7%)
75 Years and over737 (8.2%)1,699 (13.8%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Marion County: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years2,395 (7.6%)1,338 (4.5%)
18 to 34 Years2,776 (6.9%)2,598 (6.7%)
35 to 64 Years4,331 (7.1%)4,373 (7.1%)
65 to 74 Years1,235 (8.1%)1,185 (6.6%)
75 Years and over1,233 (13.7%)1,864 (15.2%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Marion County: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years238 (0.7%)115 (0.4%)
18 to 34 Years503 (1.3%)504 (1.3%)
35 to 64 Years4,459 (7.3%)5,639 (9.1%)
65 to 74 Years2,024 (13.3%)3,449 (19.3%)
75 Years and over2,695 (30.0%)4,386 (35.7%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Marion County: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years640 (2.0%)291 (1.0%)
18 to 34 Years437 (1.1%)417 (1.1%)
35 to 64 Years1,526 (2.5%)1,541 (2.5%)
65 to 74 Years531 (3.5%)1,278 (7.1%)
75 Years and over1,090 (12.1%)2,148 (17.5%)

Technology Access in Marion County

Computing Device Access in Marion County

Computing Device Access in Marion County
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop99,97781.0%
Smartphone110,29289.3%
Tablet79,11664.1%
No Computing Device5,3314.3%
Total123,460100.0%

Internet Access in Marion County

Internet Access in Marion County
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet3040.3%
Broadband Home91,95174.5%
Cellular Data Only14,17811.5%
Satellite Internet7,7956.3%
No Internet12,0019.7%
Total123,460100.0%

Marion County Summary

Marion County, Oregon is located in the Willamette Valley region of the state and is part of the Portland metropolitan area. It is the fifth most populous county in Oregon, with a population of approximately 315,335 as of 2019. The county seat is Salem, the state capital.

Geography

Marion County is located in the Willamette Valley region of Oregon, and is bordered by Polk County to the north, Yamhill County to the west, Linn County to the east, and Benton County to the south. The county covers an area of 1,193 square miles, of which 1,186 square miles is land and 7 square miles is water. The county is divided into two distinct regions: the Willamette Valley and the Cascade Mountains. The Willamette Valley is characterized by rolling hills, fertile soil, and a mild climate, while the Cascade Mountains are characterized by rugged terrain, dense forests, and higher elevations.
The county is home to several rivers, including the Santiam, Pudding, and Molalla. The Santiam River is the largest river in the county, and is a major tributary of the Willamette River. The county is also home to several lakes, including Detroit Lake, Green Peter Lake, and Foster Lake.

Economy

Marion County is home to a diverse economy, with a variety of industries providing employment opportunities. The county’s largest employers are the state government, the Salem-Keizer School District, and the Salem Health System. Other major employers include the Oregon Department of Corrections, the Oregon State University System, and the Oregon Department of Transportation.
Agriculture is an important part of the county’s economy, with the county’s fertile soil and mild climate providing ideal conditions for growing a variety of crops. The county is home to a number of wineries and vineyards, and is also a major producer of hazelnuts, grass seed, and Christmas trees.
The county is also home to a number of manufacturing companies, including Oregon Freeze Dry, Inc., which produces freeze-dried food products, and Cascade Steel Rolling Mills, which produces steel products.

Demographics

As of 2019, Marion County had a population of 315,335, making it the fifth most populous county in Oregon. The population is spread out across the county, with the largest cities being Salem (population of 167,419), Keizer (population of 37,478), and Woodburn (population of 24,080).
The county is racially and ethnically diverse, with the largest racial/ethnic groups being White (77.2%), Hispanic or Latino (13.2%), and Asian (4.2%). The median household income in the county is $54,845, and the median home value is $269,400.
Marion County is home to a number of higher education institutions, including Oregon State University, Corban University, and Chemeketa Community College. The county is also home to a number of museums, including the Oregon State Capitol Museum, the Hallie Ford Museum of Art, and the Willamette Heritage Center.

Conclusion

Marion County, Oregon is a diverse and vibrant county located in the Willamette Valley region of the state. The county is home to a variety of industries, including agriculture, manufacturing, and higher education. The county is also home to a number of cultural attractions, including museums, wineries, and historical sites. With its diverse population, strong economy, and rich cultural heritage, Marion County is an ideal place to live, work, and play.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Marion County?
Total Population of Marion County is 345,815.
What is the Total Male Population of Marion County?
Total Male Population of Marion County is 173,623.
What is the Total Female Population of Marion County?
Total Female Population of Marion County is 172,192.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Marion County?
There are 100.83 Males per 100 Females in Marion County.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Marion County?
There are 99.18 Females per 100 Males in Marion County.
What is the Median Population Age in Marion County?
Median Population Age in Marion County is 37.0 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Marion County
Average Family Size in Marion County is 3.3 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Marion County
Average Household Size in Marion County is 2.7 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Marion County?
Per Capita income in Marion County is $33,545.
What is the Median Family Income in Marion County?
Median Family Income in Marion County is $84,296.
What is the Median Household income in Marion County?
Median Household Income in Marion County is $70,926.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Marion County?
Income or Wage Gap in Marion County is 22.5%.
Women in Marion County earn 77.5 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Marion County?
Family Income Deficit in Marion County is $9,922.
Families that are below poverty line in Marion County earn $9,922 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 0.43.
How Large is the Labor Force in Marion County?
There are 167,595 People in the Labor Forcein in Marion County.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Marion County?
61.5% of People are in the Labor Force in Marion County.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Marion County?
Unemployment Rate in Marion County is 5.4%.