Marion County, Missouri
MO · FIPS 29127 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 28,457 | — | #1,524 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $62,903 | -16.3% | #1,807 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 39.6 years | +1.8% | #2,235 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $162,000 | -42.5% | #1,981 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $808 | -30.5% | #2,049 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 14.2% | +12.8% | #1,799 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Marion County has a population of 28,457, making it the #1,524 most populous county in the US. The median age is 39.6 years, which is 1.8% above the national median.
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The median household income in Marion County is $62,903, ranking #1,807 out of 3,222 counties — 16.3% below the national median. The poverty rate is 14.2% and unemployment stands at 3.8%.
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The median home value in Marion County is $162,000 (-42.5% vs national). Renters pay a median of $808/mo and the homeownership rate is 69.3%.
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92.1% of residents in Marion County have health insurance coverage, which is 0.5% above the national rate.
About Marion County, Missouri
Marion County, Missouri has a total population of 28,457, making it the 1,524th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Marion County is 39.6 years, which is 1.8% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Marion County is $62,903, which ranks #1,807 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 16.3% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 14.2%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 3.8%.
The median home value in Marion County is $162,000, 42.5% below the national median. Renters in Marion County pay a median gross rent of $808 per month. The homeownership rate is 69.3%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Marion County, 24.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 26.9% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 92.1% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 19.5 min.
Marion County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 89.0% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (4.2%) and Two or More Races (3.5%).
All data for Marion County, Missouri 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.