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62959

Marion, IL

Total Population
27,255
Median Household Income
$61,850
Median Home Value
$164,600
Median Rent
$834

Quick Facts & Insights

Key metrics and how they compare

Household Income
$61,850
100.3% above state median
Home Value
$164,600
100.9% above state median
Rent
$834
100% above state median
Median Age
41.2 years

Data Sources & Accuracy

U.S. Census Bureau:Population, age, income, education, employment, and housing characteristics are from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2018–2022 release).
Zillow (ZHVI):Typical home values reflect the Zillow Home Value Index (smoothed, seasonally adjusted), published monthly.

Estimates carry a margin of error and describe the ZIP-code area as a whole, not any individual property or block. See our methodology and data sources for details, or report a problem on our corrections page.

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Demographics Overview

Population statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates)

Key Demographic Insightsfor Marion, IL

Median household income is 100% below state average, suggesting more affordable cost of living.

27.3% of adults hold bachelor's degrees or higher, comparable to national average.

Insights are derived from US Census Bureau data and may not reflect recent changes.

Household Income Distribution

Local Median Income
$61,850
-17.7% vs US
vs State Median
+-100.3%
State: $-20,593,227
Income Distribution
30.8%
Under $50k
18.5%
Over $100k
Lower Income
Middle Income
Higher Income
Data from US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates

Age Distribution

Population by age group

Household Income Breakdown

Households by income bracket

Education Levels (Age 25+)

Highest education attained

Race & Ethnicity

Demographic composition

Households & Employment

Household Types

Family composition breakdown

Average Household Size: 2.21 people

Total Households
11,518
Family Households
44.9%

Employment by Industry

Where residents work

#1 Industry
Education
35.7%
#2 Industry
Manufacturing
15.9%
#3 Industry
Finance
11.6%
Total Employed Residents:5,962

Commute Patterns

How residents get to work

Short Commute
3.5%
Under 10 minutes
Long Commute
2.3%
Over 60 minutes
Work From Home
0.8%
80 workers
Public Transit
0.4%
41 workers
Total Commuting Workers:10,360
Commute Insights

Labor Force Statistics

Employment Rate
95.8%
11,674 employed
Labor Force
12,186
506 unemployed
Median Age
41.2 years
Per Capita Income
$36,364
Poverty Rate
13.2%

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