State
County
Land Area (mi²)
2.7 sq mi
Density (mi²)
655.30/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
-0.51%
Growth Since 2010
-8.82%
Rank in State
Rank in Country
World Population Review
Marion, Kansas Population 2021
1,757
Marion is a city located in Marion County Kansas. It is also the county seat of Marion County. With a 2020 population of 1,757, it is the 129th largest city in Kansas and the 8102nd largest city in the United States . Marion is currently declining at a rate of -0.51% annually and its population has decreased by -8.82% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,927 in 2010. Marion reached it's highest population of 1,928 in 2010. Spanning over 3 miles, Marion has a population density of 655 people per square mile.
The average household income in Marion is $51,531 with a poverty rate of 5.85%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $606 per month, and the median house value is $71,400. The median age in Marion is 43.3 years, 41.7 years for males, and 44.8 years for females.
Marion Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Marion was:
- White: 95.26%
- Two or more races: 3.37%
- Black or African American: 0.68%
- Other race: 0.68%
- Native American: 0.00%
- Asian: 0.00%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
The current population of Marion, Kansas is 1,757 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 1,784.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 1,927.
Marion, Kansas Population 2021
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,949 | 95.26% |
| Two or More Races | 69 | 3.37% |
| Some Other Race | 14 | 0.68% |
| Black or African American | 14 | 0.68% |
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Marion Population by Race
Marion Population Pyramid $2021
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Marion Population by Age
Marion Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 895 | 2.23 | 72.6 |
| Married | 453 | 2.79 | 85.4 |
| Non Family | 332 | 1.14 | 72.3 |
| Female | 59 | 2.83 | 5.1 |
| Male | 51 | 3.75 | 39.2 |
2.86
Average Family Size
2.23
Average Household Size
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Marion Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 6 | 0.42% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 77 | 5.38% |
| High School Graduate | 423 | 29.58% |
| Some College | 419 | 29.30% |
| Associates Degree | 125 | 8.74% |
| Bachelors Degree | 269 | 18.81% |
| Graduate Degree | 111 | 7.76% |
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Marion Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Marion Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,347 | 1,265 | 349 |
| 2+ Races | 47 | 47 | 27 |
| Hispanic | 29 | 29 | 4 |
| Other Race | 8 | 8 | |
| Black | 7 | 6 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among other race people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 57.45%.
Marion Educational Attainment by Race
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$32,337
Average Earnings
$39,808
Average Male
$28,571
Average Female
Marion Earnings by Educational Attainment
Marion Language by Age
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Marion Language
97.81% of Marion residents speak only English, while 2.19% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.20% of the population.
Marion Language
5.85%
Overall Poverty Rate
5.97%
Male Poverty Rate
5.74%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Marion
The race most likely to be in poverty in Marion is White, with 6.34% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Marion is White, with 6.34% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.94%. Among those working part-time, it was 13.03%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 10.28%.
Marion Poverty
Marion Poverty Rate by Education
Marion Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
55.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
61.1%
Male Marriage Rate
51.4%
Female Marriage Rate
Marion Married by Age and Sex
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Marion Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Marion Marital Status by Race
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Marion Marital Status
Marion Veterans by War
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 178 | 12.16% |
| Hispanic | 10 | 29.41% |
| 2+ Races | 6 | 12.77% |
Marion Veterans by Race
Marion Veterans by Education
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7.07%
Veteran Poverty Rate
22.28%
Veteran Disability Rate
Marion Veterans by Education
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55.5%
Labor Force Participation
53.2%
Employment Rate
4.1%
Unemployment Rate
Marion Employment by Age
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Marion Employment by Race
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Marion Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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98.09%
Native Born
1.91%
Foreign Born
0.00%
Non Citizen
1.91%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
98.09% of Marion residents were born in the United States, with 76.78% having been born in Kansas. 0.00% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Marion Place of Birth
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,757 | -9 | -0.51% |
| 2020 | 1,766 | -9 | -0.51% |
| 2019 | 1,775 | -9 | -0.50% |
| 2018 | 1,784 | -10 | -0.56% |
| 2017 | 1,794 | -14 | -0.77% |
| 2016 | 1,808 | -14 | -0.77% |
| 2015 | 1,822 | -26 | -1.41% |
| 2014 | 1,848 | -5 | -0.27% |
| 2013 | 1,853 | -26 | -1.38% |
| 2012 | 1,879 | -27 | -1.42% |
| 2011 | 1,906 | -22 | -1.14% |
| 2010 | 1,928 | 0.00% |