Marion County, Arkansas
AR · FIPS 05089 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 17,228 | — | #2,025 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $48,619 | -35.3% | #2,849 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 51.8 years | +33.2% | #142 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $163,300 | -42.1% | #1,953 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $795 | -31.6% | #2,133 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 18.0% | +42.7% | #2,448 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Marion County has a population of 17,228, making it the #2,025 most populous county in the US. The median age is 51.8 years, which is 33.2% above the national median.
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The median household income in Marion County is $48,619, ranking #2,849 out of 3,222 counties — 35.3% below the national median. The poverty rate is 18.0% and unemployment stands at 4.9%.
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The median home value in Marion County is $163,300 (-42.1% vs national). Renters pay a median of $795/mo and the homeownership rate is 81.3%.
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93.3% of residents in Marion County have health insurance coverage, which is 1.7% above the national rate.
About Marion County, Arkansas
Marion County, Arkansas has a total population of 17,228, making it the 2,025th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Marion County is 51.8 years, which is 33.2% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Marion County is $48,619, which ranks #2,849 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 35.3% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 18.0%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.9%.
The median home value in Marion County is $163,300, 42.1% below the national median. Renters in Marion County pay a median gross rent of $795 per month. The homeownership rate is 81.3%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Marion County, 14.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 55.8% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 93.3% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 28.4 min.
Marion County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 91.4% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (3.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (2.7%).
All data for Marion County, Arkansas comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.