Marion County, Kansas

KS · FIPS 20115 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

Metric Value vs National Rank Percentile
Total Population 11,754 #2,372 / 3,222
26th
Median Household Income $64,695 -13.9% #1,654 / 3,222
49th
Median Age 43.5 years +11.8% #1,058 / 3,222
67th
Median Home Value $124,200 -55.9% #2,586 / 3,222
20th
Median Gross Rent $727 -37.5% #2,602 / 3,222
19th
Poverty Rate 9.2% -27.4% #604 / 3,222
81th

Demographics

Marion County has a population of 11,754, making it the #2,372 most populous county in the US. The median age is 43.5 years, which is 11.8% above the national median.

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Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

99.0%
Native Born
1.0%
Foreign Born

Household Type

Economy

The median household income in Marion County is $64,695, ranking #1,654 out of 3,222 counties — 13.9% below the national median. The poverty rate is 9.2% and unemployment stands at 3.4%.

Median Household Income
$64,695 −13.9% vs nat'l
Rank #1,654 of 3,222
49th percentile
Per Capita Income
$35,893 −13.0% vs nat'l
Rank #1,439 of 3,222
55th percentile
Poverty Rate
9.2% −27.4% vs nat'l
Rank #604 of 3,222
81th percentile
Unemployment Rate
3.4% −35.3% vs nat'l
Rank #941 of 3,222
71th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
30.4% −9.8% vs nat'l
Rank #734 of 3,222
77th percentile
Mean Commute Time
23.8 min −13.8% vs nat'l
Rank #2,190 of 3,222
32th percentile

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Housing

The median home value in Marion County is $124,200 (-55.9% vs national). Renters pay a median of $727/mo and the homeownership rate is 81.3%.

Median Home Value
$124,200 −55.9% vs nat'l
Rank #2,586 of 3,222
20th percentile
Median Gross Rent
$727 −37.5% vs nat'l
Rank #2,602 of 3,222
19th percentile
Homeownership Rate
81.3% +26.3% vs nat'l
Rank #446 of 3,222
86th percentile
81.3% Homeownership

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Health

93.2% of residents in Marion County have health insurance coverage, which is 1.7% above the national rate.

93.2% Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
93.2% +1.7% vs nat'l
Rank #1,329 of 3,222
59th percentile

About Marion County, Kansas

Marion County, Kansas has a total population of 11,754, making it the 2,372nd most populous county in the United States. The median age in Marion County is 43.5 years, which is 11.8% above the national median of 38.9 years.

The median household income in Marion County is $64,695, which ranks #1,654 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 13.9% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 9.2%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 3.4%.

The median home value in Marion County is $124,200, 55.9% below the national median. Renters in Marion County pay a median gross rent of $727 per month. The homeownership rate is 81.3%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.

In Marion County, 30.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 9.8% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 93.2% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 23.8 min.

Marion County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 90.9% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (4.2%) and Two or More Races (2.8%).

All data for Marion County, Kansas 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.