Marion County, Iowa

IA · FIPS 19125 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

Metric Value vs National Rank Percentile
Total Population 33,642 #1,378 / 3,222
57th
Median Household Income $78,680 +4.7% #639 / 3,222
80th
Median Age 39.9 years +2.6% #2,145 / 3,222
33th
Median Home Value $233,000 -17.3% #1,047 / 3,222
67th
Median Gross Rent $884 -24.0% #1,525 / 3,222
53th
Poverty Rate 8.2% -35.2% #393 / 3,222
88th

Demographics

Marion County has a population of 33,642, making it the #1,378 most populous county in the US. The median age is 39.9 years, which is 2.6% above the national median.

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Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

97.9%
Native Born
2.1%
Foreign Born

Household Type

Economy

The median household income in Marion County is $78,680, ranking #639 out of 3,222 counties — 4.7% above the national median. The poverty rate is 8.2% and unemployment stands at 2.2%.

Median Household Income
$78,680 +4.7% vs nat'l
Rank #639 of 3,222
80th percentile
Per Capita Income
$40,274 −2.4% vs nat'l
Rank #791 of 3,222
75th percentile
Poverty Rate
8.2% −35.2% vs nat'l
Rank #393 of 3,222
88th percentile
Unemployment Rate
2.2% −59.0% vs nat'l
Rank #329 of 3,222
90th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
32.1% −4.7% vs nat'l
Rank #623 of 3,222
81th percentile
Mean Commute Time
23.0 min −16.6% vs nat'l
Rank #2,339 of 3,222
27th percentile

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Housing

The median home value in Marion County is $233,000 (-17.3% vs national). Renters pay a median of $884/mo and the homeownership rate is 77.7%.

Median Home Value
$233,000 −17.3% vs nat'l
Rank #1,047 of 3,222
67th percentile
Median Gross Rent
$884 −24.0% vs nat'l
Rank #1,525 of 3,222
53th percentile
Homeownership Rate
77.7% +20.6% vs nat'l
Rank #1,008 of 3,222
69th percentile
77.7% Homeownership

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Health

97.5% of residents in Marion County have health insurance coverage, which is 6.4% above the national rate.

97.5% Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
97.5% +6.4% vs nat'l
Rank #37 of 3,222
99th percentile

About Marion County, Iowa

Marion County, Iowa has a total population of 33,642, making it the 1,378th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Marion County is 39.9 years, which is 2.6% above the national median of 38.9 years.

The median household income in Marion County is $78,680, which ranks #639 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 4.7% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 8.2%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 2.2%.

The median home value in Marion County is $233,000, 17.3% below the national median. Renters in Marion County pay a median gross rent of $884 per month. The homeownership rate is 77.7%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.

In Marion County, 32.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 4.7% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 97.5% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 23.0 min.

Marion County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 93.3% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (2.3%) and Two or More Races (2.3%).

All data for Marion County, Iowa 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.