Marion County, Indiana
IN · FIPS 18097 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 975,809 | — | #54 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $66,346 | -11.7% | #1,486 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 34.4 years | -11.6% | #3,005 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $224,000 | -20.5% | #1,141 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,153 | -0.9% | #615 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 15.3% | +21.8% | #2,011 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Marion County has a population of 975,809, making it the #54 most populous county in the US. The median age is 34.4 years, which is 11.6% below the national median.
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The median household income in Marion County is $66,346, ranking #1,486 out of 3,222 counties — 11.7% below the national median. The poverty rate is 15.3% and unemployment stands at 5.0%.
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The median home value in Marion County is $224,000 (-20.5% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,153/mo and the homeownership rate is 56.5%.
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91.2% of residents in Marion County have health insurance coverage, which is 0.5% below the national rate.
About Marion County, Indiana
Marion County, Indiana has a total population of 975,809, making it the 54th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Marion County is 34.4 years, which is 11.6% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Marion County is $66,346, which ranks #1,486 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 11.7% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 15.3%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 5.0%.
The median home value in Marion County is $224,000, 20.5% below the national median. Renters in Marion County pay a median gross rent of $1,153 per month. The homeownership rate is 56.5%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Marion County, 34.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 3.1% above the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 91.2% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 26.7 min.
Marion County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 49.5% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (27.1%) and Hispanic or Latino (13.8%).
All data for Marion County, Indiana 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.