Marion County, Kentucky
KY · FIPS 21155 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 19,749 | — | #1,902 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $59,627 | -20.7% | #2,113 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 40.4 years | +3.9% | #1,987 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $168,100 | -40.4% | #1,851 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $726 | -37.6% | #2,608 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 17.0% | +34.7% | #2,293 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Marion County has a population of 19,749, making it the #1,902 most populous county in the US. The median age is 40.4 years, which is 3.9% above the national median.
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The median household income in Marion County is $59,627, ranking #2,113 out of 3,222 counties — 20.7% below the national median. The poverty rate is 17.0% and unemployment stands at 4.2%.
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The median home value in Marion County is $168,100 (-40.4% vs national). Renters pay a median of $726/mo and the homeownership rate is 77.7%.
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96.9% of residents in Marion County have health insurance coverage, which is 5.6% above the national rate.
About Marion County, Kentucky
Marion County, Kentucky has a total population of 19,749, making it the 1,902nd most populous county in the United States. The median age in Marion County is 40.4 years, which is 3.9% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Marion County is $59,627, which ranks #2,113 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 20.7% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 17.0%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.2%.
The median home value in Marion County is $168,100, 40.4% below the national median. Renters in Marion County pay a median gross rent of $726 per month. The homeownership rate is 77.7%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Marion County, 15.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 55.3% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 96.9% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 24.5 min.
Marion County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 86.4% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (7.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (3.7%).
All data for Marion County, Kentucky 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.