Marion County Summary

Life in Marion County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Marion County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Marion County:

  • The population in Marion County is 33,487.

  • The median home value in Marion County is $233,369.

  • The median income in Marion County is $74,193.

  • The median rent in Marion County is $845.

  • The unemployment rate in Marion County is 2.3%.

  • The poverty rate in Marion County is 7.7%.

  • The average high in Marion County is 69.3° and there are 86.3 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Marion County

List Of Cities & Towns in Marion County

Pella, IA Population 10,556

Knoxville, IA Population 7,523

Pleasantville, IA Population 1,840

Melcher-Dallas, IA Population 1,278

Bussey, IA Population 418

Harvey, IA Population 172

Hamilton, IA Population 82

Marysville, IA Population 67

Swan, IA Population 59

Map Of Marion County

Marion County, IA Weather

  • The average high in Marion County is 69.3°.

  • There are 75.33 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 86.3 inches of rain each year with 9.1 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 5:09 hours of sun each day in Marion County.

StatMarion County
Mean High69.3
Nice Days75.33
Rainfall86.3
Snowfall9.1
Sunny_hours5:09
69.3°
Average High
86.3
Inches of Rain

Marion County Photos

Marion Countyc Iowa Courthouse
Source: Wikipedia User en:User:Cburnett | GFDL
Molengracht Exterior Nightshot Canal Ppt
Source: Wikipedia User Dmetz61753 | CC BY-SA 3.0
Vermeermillin
Source: Public Domain
Pella Franklin
Source: Wikipedia User Dekkanar at English Wikip | GFDL
Main Shopfronts
Source: Wikipedia User Dekkanar at English Wikip | GFDL
Pella Iowa Hook
Source: Wikipedia User Bill Whittaker (talk) | CC BY-SA 3.0

Marion County Demographics

Population over time in Marion County

The current population in Marion County is 33,487. The population has increased 0.6% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 33,381 0.6%
2021 33,193 0.1%
2020 33,172 -

Gender in Marion County

  • Marion County is 50.0% female with 16,732 female residents.

  • Marion County is 50.0% male with 16,755 male residents.

Female
50.0% (16,732)
Male
50.0% (16,755)
Gender Marion County IA USA
Female 50.0% 49.9% 50.4%
Male 50.0% 50.1% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Marion County

Marion County is:

  • 93.8% White with 31,424 White residents.

  • 0.6% African American with 187 African American residents.

  • 0.1% American Indian with 29 American Indian residents.

  • 1.0% Asian with 335 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 10 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.1% Other with 25 Other residents.

  • 2.2% Two Or More with 742 Two Or More residents.

  • 2.2% Hispanic with 735 Hispanic residents.

White
93.8% (31,424)
African American
0.6% (187)
American Indian
0.1% (29)
Asian
1.0% (335)
Hawaiian
0.0% (10)
Other
0.1% (25)
Two Or More
2.2% (742)
Hispanic
2.2% (735)

Table: Marion County By Race

Race Marion County IA USA
White 93.8% 83.8% 58.9%
African American 0.6% 3.7% 12.1%
American Indian 0.1% 0.2% 0.6%
Asian 1.0% 2.5% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.1% 0.2%
Other 0.1% 0.2% 0.4%
Two Or More 2.2% 2.9% 3.5%
Hispanic 2.2% 6.5% 18.7%

Household Income For Marion County, Iowa

  • 3.3% of households in Marion County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 3.9% of households in Marion County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 6.3% of households in Marion County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 6.8% of households in Marion County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 10.7% of households in Marion County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 19.7% of households in Marion County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 15.5% of households in Marion County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 17.9% of households in Marion County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 8.0% of households in Marion County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 7.8% of households in Marion County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
3.3% (1,104)
$10,000 to $14,999
3.9% (1,315)
$15,000 to $24,999
6.3% (2,098)
$25,000 to $34,999
6.8% (2,286)
$35,000 to $49,999
10.7% (3,575)
$50,000 to $74,999
19.7% (6,591)
$75,000 to $99,999
15.5% (5,192)
$100,000 to $149,999
17.9% (6,010)
$150,000 to $199,999
8.0% (2,689)
$200,000 or more
7.8% (2,621)
Income Marion County IA USA
Less than $10,000 3.3% 4.2% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 3.9% 3.6% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 6.3% 7.4% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 6.8% 7.8% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 10.7% 11.9% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 19.7% 17.9% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 15.5% 14.3% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 17.9% 18.2% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 8.0% 7.6% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 7.8% 7.1% 11.4%

Highest level of educational attainment in Marion County for adults over 25

  • 3.0% of adults in Marion County completed < 9th grade.

  • 4.0% of adults in Marion County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 32.0% of adults in Marion County completed high school / ged.

  • 19.0% of adults in Marion County completed some college.

  • 11.0% of adults in Marion County completed associate's degree.

  • 21.0% of adults in Marion County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 7.0% of adults in Marion County completed master's degree.

  • 2.0% of adults in Marion County completed professional degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Marion County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
3% (1,004)
9-12th Grade
4% (1,339)
High School / GED
32% (10,715)
Some College
19% (6,362)
Associate's Degree
11% (3,683)
Bachelor's Degree
21% (7,032)
Master's Degree
7% (2,344)
Professional Degree
2% (669)
Doctorate Degree
1% (334)
Education Marion County IA USA
< 9th Grade 3% 3% 3%
9-12th Grade 4% 4% 6%
High School / GED 32% 31% 26%
Some College 19% 20% 20%
Associate's Degree 11% 12% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 21% 20% 21%
Master's Degree 7% 7% 10%
Professional Degree 2% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 1% 1% 2%

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