Population 7,881 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Downtown Marion
Household size in Downtown Marion
| Period | Downtown Marion | Marion | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.47 | 2.43 | 2.51 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.51 | 2.44 | 2.51 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.43 | 2.42 | 2.47 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.79 | 3.15 | 2.46 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.32 | +0.72 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
The typical household in Downtown Marion holds 2.79 people, slightly more than the U.S. average of 2.65. Still, the typical household here is smaller than in Marion as a whole, where it has 3.15 people. Since 2006–10, household size has climbed from 2.47, even as the national average fell.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Downtown Marion
| Period | Downtown Marion | Marion | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 36.1 | 39.7 | 39.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 34.3 | 39.8 | 40.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 35.7 | 40.7 | 40.7 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 33.0 | 39.6 | 40.8 | 40.1 |
| Change | −3.0 | −0.2 | +1.8 | +2.3 |
With a median age of just 33.0, Downtown Marion is far younger than the country as a whole (40.1), a population that tilts toward young families with children. The median age has dropped from 36.1 in 2006–10, even as the national median rose. The youngest areas are in the northeast, the oldest in the northwest.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Downtown Marion
| Period | Downtown Marion | Marion | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 23.3% | 16.3% | 11.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 21.6% | 15.0% | 11.9% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 15.9% | 13.5% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 17.0% | 14.3% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −6.3 pts | −2.0 pts | −0.0 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in Downtown Marion: 17.0% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share has fallen 6.3 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Downtown Marion
Renters in Downtown Marion
| Period | Downtown Marion | Marion | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 47.6% | 33.6% | 30.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 51.3% | 36.3% | 33.1% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 54.2% | 39.5% | 33.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 51.7% | 39.0% | 32.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | +4.1 pts | +5.4 pts | +2.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renters far outnumber owners in Downtown Marion: 51.7% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% nationally. Among homeowners, 47.6% have no mortgage at all, above the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 4.1 points, as it has nationally.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Downtown Marion
| Period | Downtown Marion | Marion | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 19.4% | 11.9% | 10.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 22.1% | 12.8% | 10.8% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 18.7% | 11.1% | 10.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 18.4% | 18.5% | 8.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | −1.0 pts | +6.7 pts | −2.2 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Downtown Marion: 18.4% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Vacancy has edged down 1.0 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Downtown Marion
| Period | Downtown Marion | Marion | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1941 | 1957 | 1968 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1941 | 1957 | 1969 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1941 | 1960 | 1970 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1941 | 1960 | 1972 | 1980 |
| Change | +0 | +3 | +4 | +6 |
Downtown Marion is a place of older homes: half were built before 1941, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Downtown Marion
| Period | Downtown Marion | Marion | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $609 | $666 | $765 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $686 | $690 | $814 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $714 | $753 | $901 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $873 | $869 | $1,142 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$264 | +$203 | +$377 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Downtown Marion costs $873 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $264 a month from 2006–10, a 43% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 32.7% of household income on rent, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the west; the highest are in the northeast.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Downtown Marion
Bachelor's degrees in Downtown Marion
| Period | Downtown Marion | Marion | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.3% | 11.6% | 25.4% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 7.1% | 11.6% | 26.5% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 7.0% | 12.2% | 28.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 10.8% | 14.0% | 31.9% | 35.6% |
| Change | +3.5 pts | +2.4 pts | +6.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Downtown Marion: 10.8% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 3.5 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. College graduates are most concentrated in the southeast and least in the southwest.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Downtown Marion
| Period | Downtown Marion | Marion | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 78.1% | 80.6% | 87.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 82.6% | 84.5% | 88.9% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 83.0% | 86.3% | 90.4% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 84.1% | 87.0% | 91.7% | 89.3% |
| Change | +6.0 pts | +6.5 pts | +4.0 pts | +4.3 pts |
Nearly one in six adults in Downtown Marion never finished high school, well above the national share: only 84.1% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 6.0 points, mirroring the country.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Downtown Marion
| Period | Downtown Marion | Marion | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.5% | 8.0% | 8.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 11.1% | 10.1% | 9.4% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 9.9% | 7.8% | 5.5% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 14.2% | 14.4% | 4.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | +3.7 pts | +6.4 pts | −3.8 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Downtown Marion runs well above the national rate: 14.2% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4%. Unemployment is up 3.7 points from 2006–10, even as the national rate fell. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Downtown Marion compared with nearby neighborhoods
| Neighborhood | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Marion | 2.79 | 33.0 | 17.0% | 51.7% | 18.4% | 1941 | $873 | 10.8% | 84.1% | 14.2% |
| Bucyrus Commercial Historical District | 2.34 | 36.2 | 15.8% | 27.7% | 10.8% | 1947 | $752 | 9.7% | 90.8% | 4.7% |
| Sandusky Street Historic District | 2.25 | 35.4 | 8.0% | 39.5% | 13.9% | 1943 | $1,182 | 38.4% | 96.1% | 2.5% |
| The Woods at Mill Valley | 3.26 | 33.3 | 15.5% | 4.7% | 0.5% | 2006 | $1,651 | 45.3% | 99.4% | 0.4% |
| Marysville Historic District | 2.09 | 41.4 | 8.9% | 30.9% | 7.2% | 1971 | $1,109 | 26.5% | 96.2% | 4.9% |
| Shelby Center Historic District | 2.56 | 38.4 | 13.8% | 36.6% | 10.9% | 1955 | $754 | 14.3% | 93.8% | 4.3% |
| Far North | 2.33 | 32.6 | 10.0% | 63.4% | 7.8% | 2000 | $1,578 | 53.8% | 96.1% | 5.0% |
| Northwest | 2.29 | 37.6 | 9.9% | 52.2% | 5.7% | 1986 | $1,543 | 56.8% | 96.4% | 3.1% |
| Tuttle West | 2.16 | 32.4 | 5.2% | 61.9% | 6.8% | 2007 | $1,798 | 65.5% | 95.8% | 3.0% |
| North Main Historic District | 2.64 | 38.5 | 15.4% | 51.4% | 16.6% | 1944 | $922 | 16.6% | 82.4% | 3.4% |
| Dexter Falls | 2.17 | 35.1 | 12.2% | 53.7% | 2.4% | 1993 | $1,455 | 68.7% | 93.3% | 3.0% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Downtown Marion. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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