Marion County, Ohio

OH · FIPS 39101 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

Metric Value vs National Rank Percentile
Total Population 65,020 #847 / 3,222
74th
Median Household Income $59,371 -21.0% #2,139 / 3,222
34th
Median Age 40.1 years +3.1% #2,094 / 3,222
35th
Median Home Value $156,800 -44.4% #2,103 / 3,222
35th
Median Gross Rent $864 -25.7% #1,647 / 3,222
49th
Poverty Rate 16.6% +32.1% #2,242 / 3,222
30th

Demographics

Marion County has a population of 65,020, making it the #847 most populous county in the US. The median age is 40.1 years, which is 3.1% above the national median.

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Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

98.5%
Native Born
1.5%
Foreign Born

Household Type

Economy

The median household income in Marion County is $59,371, ranking #2,139 out of 3,222 counties — 21.0% below the national median. The poverty rate is 16.6% and unemployment stands at 6.3%.

Median Household Income
$59,371 −21.0% vs nat'l
Rank #2,139 of 3,222
34th percentile
Per Capita Income
$30,260 −26.7% vs nat'l
Rank #2,378 of 3,222
26th percentile
Poverty Rate
16.6% +32.1% vs nat'l
Rank #2,242 of 3,222
30th percentile
Unemployment Rate
6.3% +19.3% vs nat'l
Rank #2,636 of 3,222
18th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
14.7% −56.2% vs nat'l
Rank #2,852 of 3,222
11th percentile
Mean Commute Time
26.0 min −5.8% vs nat'l
Rank #1,700 of 3,222
47th percentile

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Housing

The median home value in Marion County is $156,800 (-44.4% vs national). Renters pay a median of $864/mo and the homeownership rate is 67.5%.

Median Home Value
$156,800 −44.4% vs nat'l
Rank #2,103 of 3,222
35th percentile
Median Gross Rent
$864 −25.7% vs nat'l
Rank #1,647 of 3,222
49th percentile
Homeownership Rate
67.5% +4.8% vs nat'l
Rank #2,536 of 3,222
21th percentile
67.5% Homeownership

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Health

94.6% of residents in Marion County have health insurance coverage, which is 3.1% above the national rate.

94.6% Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
94.6% +3.1% vs nat'l
Rank #821 of 3,222
75th percentile

About Marion County, Ohio

Marion County, Ohio has a total population of 65,020, making it the 847th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Marion County is 40.1 years, which is 3.1% above the national median of 38.9 years.

The median household income in Marion County is $59,371, which ranks #2,139 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 21.0% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 16.6%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 6.3%.

The median home value in Marion County is $156,800, 44.4% below the national median. Renters in Marion County pay a median gross rent of $864 per month. The homeownership rate is 67.5%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.

In Marion County, 14.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 56.2% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 94.6% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 26.0 min.

Marion County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 86.3% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (4.7%) and Two or More Races (4.6%).

All data for Marion County, Ohio 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.