Marion is a city located in Crittenden County, Arkansas. Marion has a 2026 population of 13,405. It is also the county seat of Crittenden County. Marion is currently declining at a rate of -0.44% annually and its population has decreased by -2.59% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 13,761 in 2020.
The median household income in Marion is $78,330 with a poverty rate of 8.65%. The median age in Marion is 35.8 years: 33.7 years for males, and 37.1 years for females. For every 100 females there are 91.0 males.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 35.8 years
Female: 37.1 years
Male: 33.7 years
There are 9,757 adults, (1,714 of whom are seniors) in Marion.
Female: 7,134 (52.4%)
Male: 6,489 (47.6%)
The racial composition of Marion includes 51.52% White, 38.7% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Asian, other race, Native American and multiracial populations.
| Race | Population ↓ | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7,019 | 51.52% |
| Black or African American | 5,272 | 38.7% |
| Two or more races | 1,072 | 7.87% |
| Asian | 171 | 1.26% |
| Other race | 62 | 0.46% |
| Native American | 27 | 0.2% |
Marion 's average per capita income is $51,073. Household income levels show a median of $78,330. The poverty rate stands at 8.65%.
| Name | Median ↓ | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $116,133 | - |
| Families | $91,731 | $115,459 |
| Households | $78,330 | $99,838 |
| Non Families | $51,009 | $62,391 |
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