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 37,543.

  • The median home value in Marion County is $96,810.

  • The median income in Marion County is $59,099.

  • The median rent in Marion County is $734.

  • The unemployment rate in Marion County is 8.1%.

  • The poverty rate in Marion County is 17.0%.

  • The average high in Marion County is 73.9° and there are 106.2 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Marion County

List Of Cities & Towns in Marion County

Centralia, IL Population 12,096

Salem, IL Population 7,228

Central City, IL Population 1,154

Sandoval, IL Population 982

Odin, IL Population 960

Wamac, IL Population 896

Kinmundy, IL Population 874

Farina, IL Population 687

Junction City, IL Population 670

Patoka, IL Population 667

Iuka, IL Population 468

Alma, IL Population 330

Kell, IL Population 180

Walnut Hill, IL Population 118

Vernon, IL Population 89

Map Of Marion County

Marion County, IL Weather

  • The average high in Marion County is 73.9°.

  • There are 80.44 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 106.2 inches of rain each year with 4.9 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 5:10 hours of sun each day in Marion County.

StatMarion County
Mean High73.9
Nice Days80.44
Rainfall106.2
Snowfall4.9
Sunny_hours5:10
73.9°
Average High
106.2
Inches of Rain

Marion County Photos

Downtown Centralia Il
Source: Wikipedia User Jon Platek | CC BY-SA 3.0
Centralia Illinois Bell Tower
Source: Wikipedia User ThePhotoRun | CC BY-SA 3.0
William Jennings Bryan Boyhood Home
Source: Public Domain

Marion County Demographics

Population over time in Marion County

The current population in Marion County is 37,543. The population has increased 0.1% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 37,781 0.7%
2021 37,524 -0.6%
2020 37,743 -

Gender in Marion County

  • Marion County is 50.7% female with 19,023 female residents.

  • Marion County is 49.3% male with 18,520 male residents.

Female
50.7% (19,023)
Male
49.3% (18,520)
Gender Marion County IL USA
Female 50.7% 50.5% 50.4%
Male 49.3% 49.5% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Marion County

Marion County is:

  • 90.2% White with 33,856 White residents.

  • 4.3% African American with 1,619 African American residents.

  • 0.0% American Indian with 11 American Indian residents.

  • 0.7% Asian with 254 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 5 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.1% Other with 22 Other residents.

  • 2.5% Two Or More with 935 Two Or More residents.

  • 2.2% Hispanic with 841 Hispanic residents.

White
90.2% (33,856)
African American
4.3% (1,619)
American Indian
0.0% (11)
Asian
0.7% (254)
Hawaiian
0.0% (5)
Other
0.1% (22)
Two Or More
2.5% (935)
Hispanic
2.2% (841)

Table: Marion County By Race

Race Marion County IL USA
White 90.2% 59.6% 58.9%
African American 4.3% 13.7% 12.1%
American Indian 0.0% 0.1% 0.6%
Asian 0.7% 5.7% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.0% 0.2%
Other 0.1% 0.3% 0.4%
Two Or More 2.5% 2.8% 3.5%
Hispanic 2.2% 17.8% 18.7%

Household Income For Marion County, Illinois

  • 5.9% of households in Marion County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 4.6% of households in Marion County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 10.8% of households in Marion County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 8.0% of households in Marion County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 13.5% of households in Marion County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 19.4% of households in Marion County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 14.9% of households in Marion County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 15.0% of households in Marion County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 4.0% of households in Marion County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 3.9% of households in Marion County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
5.9% (2,200)
$10,000 to $14,999
4.6% (1,737)
$15,000 to $24,999
10.8% (4,050)
$25,000 to $34,999
8.0% (3,001)
$35,000 to $49,999
13.5% (5,068)
$50,000 to $74,999
19.4% (7,288)
$75,000 to $99,999
14.9% (5,605)
$100,000 to $149,999
15.0% (5,613)
$150,000 to $199,999
4.0% (1,503)
$200,000 or more
3.9% (1,473)
Income Marion County IL USA
Less than $10,000 5.9% 5.3% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 4.6% 3.5% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 10.8% 6.7% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 8.0% 7.1% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 13.5% 10.1% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 19.4% 15.4% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 14.9% 12.9% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 15.0% 17.6% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 4.0% 9.4% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 3.9% 12.1% 11.4%

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

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

  • 7.0% of adults in Marion County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 36.0% of adults in Marion County completed high school / ged.

  • 26.0% of adults in Marion County completed some college.

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

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

  • 4.0% of adults in Marion County completed master's degree.

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

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

< 9th Grade
3% (1,126)
9-12th Grade
7% (2,628)
High School / GED
36% (13,515)
Some College
26% (9,761)
Associate's Degree
11% (4,129)
Bachelor's Degree
11% (4,129)
Master's Degree
4% (1,501)
Professional Degree
1% (375)
Doctorate Degree
1% (375)
Education Marion County IL USA
< 9th Grade 3% 6% 3%
9-12th Grade 7% 5% 6%
High School / GED 36% 25% 26%
Some College 26% 20% 20%
Associate's Degree 11% 8% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 11% 22% 21%
Master's Degree 4% 11% 10%
Professional Degree 1% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 1% 1% 2%

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