Population 49,389 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Marion
Household size in Marion
| Period | Marion | Columbus area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.43 | 2.56 | 2.51 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.44 | 2.59 | 2.51 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.42 | 2.60 | 2.47 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 3.15 | 2.56 | 2.46 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.72 | +0.00 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
Households in Marion are large by national standards, averaging 3.15 people against 2.65 for the U.S. That usually means more families with children at home. Since 2006–10, household size has climbed from 2.43, even as the national average fell. Of the 372 Ohio cities with 5,000+ people, only six have larger households.
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 Marion
| Period | Marion | Columbus area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 39.7 | 36.2 | 39.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 39.8 | 37.0 | 40.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 40.7 | 37.6 | 40.7 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 39.6 | 37.9 | 40.8 | 40.1 |
| Change | −0.2 | +1.7 | +1.8 | +2.3 |
Half of the people in Marion are younger than 39.6 and half are older, close to the national median of 40.1. The population here is older than in the wider Columbus area, where the median age is 37.9. The youngest areas are in the center, the oldest in the south.
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 Marion
| Period | Marion | Columbus area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.3% | 12.0% | 11.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 15.0% | 12.1% | 11.9% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 13.5% | 12.3% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 14.3% | 12.7% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −2.0 pts | +0.7 pts | −0.0 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are more common in Marion than nationally: 14.3%, against 11.6%. The single-parent share has fallen 2.0 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Marion has a higher share of single-parent households than the great majority of Ohio cities.
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 Marion
Renters in Marion
| Period | Marion | Columbus area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 33.6% | 35.4% | 30.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 36.3% | 37.9% | 33.1% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 39.5% | 38.5% | 33.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 39.0% | 38.7% | 32.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | +5.4 pts | +3.3 pts | +2.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting is a bit more common in Marion than nationally: 39.0% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% for the U.S. Among owners, 41.4% have paid off their mortgages, about the same as nationally. Rentals cluster in the north; owners are most common in the southeast. The renter share has risen 5.4 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than 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 Marion
| Period | Marion | Columbus area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.9% | 10.9% | 10.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 12.8% | 10.0% | 10.8% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 11.1% | 8.8% | 10.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 18.5% | 7.9% | 8.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | +6.7 pts | −2.9 pts | −2.2 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 18.5% of the housing in Marion, 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 risen 6.7 points since 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
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 Marion
| Period | Marion | Columbus area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1957 | 1976 | 1968 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1957 | 1977 | 1969 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1960 | 1979 | 1970 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1960 | 1982 | 1972 | 1980 |
| Change | +3 | +6 | +4 | +6 |
Marion is a place of older homes: half were built before 1960, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. The newest homes are mostly in the southeast, the oldest in the west.
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 Marion
| Period | Marion | Columbus area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $666 | $852 | $765 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $690 | $924 | $814 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $753 | $1,051 | $901 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $869 | $1,378 | $1,142 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$203 | +$526 | +$377 | +$606 |
Rent in Marion runs $869 a month at the median, utilities included, well below the U.S. median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $203 a month since 2006–10, up 31%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 32.3% of the typical renter's income, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. The priciest rents are in the northeast; the most affordable are in the southeast.
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 Marion
Bachelor's degrees in Marion
| Period | Marion | Columbus area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.6% | 33.3% | 25.4% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 11.6% | 34.4% | 26.5% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 12.2% | 37.6% | 28.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 14.0% | 40.2% | 31.9% | 35.6% |
| Change | +2.4 pts | +6.9 pts | +6.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Marion: 14.0% 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 2.4 points from 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally. Only 19 of the 372 Ohio cities with 5,000+ people have a lower share of college graduates.
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 Marion
| Period | Marion | Columbus area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 80.6% | 89.6% | 87.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 84.5% | 90.2% | 88.9% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 86.3% | 91.6% | 90.4% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 87.0% | 92.2% | 91.7% | 89.3% |
| Change | +6.5 pts | +2.6 pts | +4.0 pts | +4.3 pts |
About one in eight adults in Marion never finished high school, a bit more than nationally: 87.0% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% across the U.S. The share with a diploma has risen 6.5 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. Of the 372 Ohio cities with 5,000+ people, only 33 have a lower share of high school graduates.
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 Marion
| Period | Marion | Columbus area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.0% | 7.6% | 8.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 10.1% | 7.8% | 9.4% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.8% | 4.6% | 5.5% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 14.4% | 4.3% | 4.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | +6.4 pts | −3.4 pts | −3.8 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Marion runs well above the national rate: 14.4% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4%. Only one other Ohio city with 5,000+ people has higher unemployment. Since 2006–10, unemployment has risen 6.4 points, even as the national rate fell.
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).
Marion compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marion | 3.15 | 39.6 | 14.3% | 39.0% | 18.5% | 1960 | $869 | 14.0% | 87.0% | 14.4% |
| Oak Knoll | 2.96 | 40.5 | 2.6% | 3.3% | 5.6% | 1992 | $736 | 30.5% | 98.7% | 2.2% |
| Big Island | 1.91 | 53.1 | 5.2% | 17.0% | 8.5% | 1970 | $724 | 10.9% | 93.9% | 3.2% |
| Green Camp | 2.77 | 43.6 | 5.6% | 8.5% | 12.6% | 1981 | $943 | 10.4% | 94.2% | 2.9% |
| Claridon | 2.96 | 39.7 | 8.2% | 15.1% | 15.3% | 1973 | $969 | 13.5% | 85.2% | 0.1% |
| Brush Ridge | 2.66 | 43.2 | 5.6% | 6.0% | 8.2% | 1969 | $822 | 18.6% | 91.5% | 0.4% |
| Prospect | 2.51 | 41.6 | 8.4% | 14.3% | 5.3% | 1966 | $983 | 24.5% | 95.7% | 2.4% |
| Kirkpatrick | 2.42 | 41.3 | 5.4% | 29.5% | 8.8% | 1990 | $897 | 22.1% | 93.0% | 2.2% |
| Waldo | 2.50 | 47.1 | 9.5% | 11.1% | 4.2% | 1968 | $891 | 32.6% | 97.9% | 1.3% |
| Caledonia | 2.45 | 37.9 | 16.8% | 25.7% | 12.9% | 1971 | $1,023 | 10.6% | 89.2% | 1.7% |
| Morral | 1.94 | 49.3 | 5.1% | 10.9% | 9.0% | 1967 | $682 | 12.3% | 96.2% | 1.0% |
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 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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