Marion, Illinois Population 2022
Marion is a city located in Williamson County Illinois. Marion has a 2020 population of 16,787. It is also the county seat of Williamson County. Marion is currently declining at a rate of -0.20% annually and its population has decreased by -0.40% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 16,855 in 2010.
The average household income in Marion is $62,472 with a poverty rate of 17.18%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $728 per month, and the median house value is $125,600. The median age in Marion is 39.3 years, 36.2 years for males, and 41.9 years for females.
Marion Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Marionwas:
- White: 87.42%
- Black or African American: 7.35%
- Two or more races: 3.57%
- Asian: 0.94%
- Other race: 0.52%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.17%
- Native American: 0.03%
2021 and 2022 population is estimated by projecting the 2019 numbers.
| Year | Population | Growth | Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 139,409 | 0.00% | |
| 2011 | 139,956 | 547 | 0.39% |
| 2012 | 138,698 | -1,258 | -0.91% |
| 2013 | 140,077 | 1,379 | 0.98% |
| 2014 | 139,658 | -419 | -0.30% |
| 2015 | 139,419 | -239 | -0.17% |
| 2016 | 138,634 | -785 | -0.57% |
| 2017 | 137,352 | -1,282 | -0.93% |
| 2018 | 136,694 | -658 | -0.48% |
| 2019 | 135,764 | -930 | -0.69% |
| 2020 | 134,834 | -930 | -0.69% |
| 2021 | 133,904 | -930 | -0.69% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 15,332 | 87.42% |
| Black or African American | 1,289 | 7.35% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 6 | 0.03% |
| Asian | 164 | 0.94% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 30 | 0.17% |
| Some Other Race | 91 | 0.52% |
| Two or More Races | 627 | 3.57% |
Marion Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 7,873 | 2.17 | 57.8 |
| Married | 2,864 | 2.96 | 87.6 |
| Male | 317 | 3.17 | 44.5 |
| Female | 847 | 3.3 | 26.7 |
| Non Family | 3,845 | 1.25 | 43.6 |
2.93
Average Family Size
2.17
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 232 | 1.88% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 494 | 4.00% |
| High School Graduate | 3,966 | 32.12% |
| Some College | 3,368 | 27.28% |
| Associates Degree | 1,148 | 9.30% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,905 | 15.43% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,233 | 9.99% |
Marion Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2+ Races | 166 | 148 | 56 |
| Asian | 145 | 145 | 45 |
| White | 11,038 | 10,387 | 2,892 |
| Hispanic | 95 | 84 | 19 |
| Black | 921 | 881 | 145 |
| Islander | 30 | 30 | |
| Other Race | 12 | 12 | |
| Native American | 6 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 33.73%.
$36,938
Average Earnings
$42,477
Average Male
$31,510
Average Female
Marion Language by Age
Marion Language
98.16% of Marion residents speak only English, while 1.84% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 0.79% of the population.
Marion Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Islander | 30 | 30 | 100.00% |
| Hispanic | 283 | 153 | 54.06% |
| Multiple | 621 | 283 | 45.57% |
| Black | 1,170 | 442 | 37.78% |
| White | 14,741 | 2,064 | 14.00% |
| Asian | 164 | 9 | 5.49% |
| Other | NaN% |
17.18%
Overall Poverty Rate
15.31%
Male Poverty Rate
18.92%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Marion
The race most likely to be in poverty in Marion is Islander, with 100.00% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Marion is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.27%. Among those working part-time, it was 20.75%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 24.72%.
Marion Marital Status
Marriage Rates
43.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
43.6%
Male Marriage Rate
42.9%
Female Marriage Rate
Marion Married by Age and Sex
Marion Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Marion Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,461 | 12.09% |
| Black | 51 | 5.36% |
| 2+ Races | 30 | 14.85% |
| Hispanic | 12 | 12.63% |
Marion Veterans by Education
3.81%
Veteran Poverty Rate
35.91%
Veteran Disability Rate
58.6%
Labor Force Participation
55.9%
Employment Rate
4.4%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
78.03%
Born in Marion
98.96%
Native Born
1.04%
Foreign Born
0.86%
Non Citizen
0.18%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
98.96% of Marion residents were born in the United States, with 78.03% having been born in Illinois. 0.86% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1900 | 2,510 | 0.00% | |
| 1910 | 7,093 | 4,583 | 10.95% |
| 1920 | 9,582 | 2,489 | 3.05% |
| 1930 | 9,033 | -549 | -0.59% |
| 1940 | 9,251 | 218 | 0.24% |
| 1950 | 10,459 | 1,208 | 1.23% |
| 1960 | 11,274 | 815 | 0.75% |
| 1970 | 11,724 | 450 | 0.39% |
| 1980 | 14,031 | 2,307 | 1.81% |
| 1990 | 14,545 | 514 | 0.36% |
| 2000 | 16,035 | 1,490 | 0.98% |
| 2010 | 17,193 | 1,158 | 0.70% |
| 2011 | 17,159 | -34 | -0.20% |
| 2012 | 17,125 | -34 | -0.20% |
| 2013 | 17,091 | -34 | -0.20% |
| 2014 | 17,057 | -34 | -0.20% |
| 2015 | 17,023 | -34 | -0.20% |
| 2016 | 16,989 | -34 | -0.20% |
| 2017 | 16,955 | -34 | -0.20% |
| 2018 | 16,921 | -34 | -0.20% |
| 2019 | 16,887 | -34 | -0.20% |
| 2020 | 16,855 | -32 | -0.19% |
| 2021 | 16,821 | -34 | -0.20% |
| 2022 | 16,787 | -34 | -0.20% |