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Crime in Marion summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Marion. Key points include:
There were 573 total crimes in Marion in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Marion is 3,399.4 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Marion is 468.7 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Marion is 2,930.7 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Marion is 60.41% above the national average.
Total Crimes
Above National Average
Crime In Marion Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Marion / 100k People |
Illinois / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 573 | 3,399.4 | 2,004.4 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 79 | 468.7 | 289.2 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 5.8 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 11 | 65.3 | 90.2 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 60 | 356.0 | 146.3 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 494 | 2,930.7 | 1,715.2 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 186 | 1,103.5 | 290.5 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 279 | 1,655.2 | 1,134.4 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 29 | 172.0 | 290.4 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Marion summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Marion. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Illinois. Key points include:
The cost of living in Marion is 88 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Marion is 0.9x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Marion is $171,752.
The median income in Marion is $56,912.
Marion's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Marion Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Marion | Illinois | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 88 | 98 | 100 |
| Services | 97 | 99 | 100 |
| Groceries | 94 | 99 | 100 |
| Health | 69 | 96 | 100 |
| Housing | 97 | 101 | 100 |
| Transportation | 99 | 99 | 100 |
| Utilities | 93 | 101 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Marion, IL Weather
The average high in Marion is 66.3° and the average low is 45.5°.
There are 69.6 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 46.6 inches of precipitation each year with 13.0 inches of snow.
| Stat | Marion |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 66.3 |
| Average Annual Low | 45.5 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 69.6 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 46.6 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 13.0 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Marion Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Marion
The current population in Marion is 16,836. The population has decreased 1.0% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 16,836 | 0.2% |
| 2023 | 16,796 | -0.4% |
| 2022 | 16,867 | -0.5% |
| 2021 | 16,960 | -3.3% |
| 2020 | 17,539 | -0.3% |
| 2019 | 17,595 | -0.3% |
| 2018 | 17,646 | -0.7% |
| 2017 | 17,774 | 0.4% |
| 2016 | 17,703 | 0.7% |
| 2015 | 17,588 | 1.4% |
| 2014 | 17,353 | 0.4% |
| 2013 | 17,282 | 0.5% |
| 2012 | 17,198 | 0.6% |
| 2011 | 17,101 | 0.6% |
| 2010 | 17,003 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Marion
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Marion is:
84.5% White with 14,225 White residents.
8.0% African American with 1,345 African American residents.
0.1% American Indian with 13 American Indian residents.
2.4% Asian with 398 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.0% Other with 6 Other residents.
2.4% Two Or More with 399 Two Or More residents.
2.7% Hispanic with 450 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Marion | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 84.5% | 58.1% | 57.4% |
| African American | 8.0% | 13.3% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 2.4% | 5.9% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 2.4% | 3.4% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 2.7% | 18.8% | 19.3% |
Gender in Marion
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Marion is 52.3% female with 8,810 female residents.
Marion is 47.7% male with 8,025 male residents.
| Gender | Marion | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.3% | 50.6% | 50.5% |
| Male | 47.7% | 49.4% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Marion for adults over 25
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2.0% of adults in Marion completed < 9th grade.
4.0% of adults in Marion completed 9-12th grade.
31.0% of adults in Marion completed high school / ged.
23.0% of adults in Marion completed some college.
11.0% of adults in Marion completed associate's degree.
17.0% of adults in Marion completed bachelor's degree.
9.0% of adults in Marion completed master's degree.
1.0% of adults in Marion completed professional degree.
2.0% of adults in Marion completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Marion | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 2.0% | 5.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 4.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 31.0% | 25.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 23.0% | 19.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 11.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 17.0% | 23.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 9.0% | 11.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Marion, Illinois
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5.7% of households in Marion earn Less than $10,000.
4.1% of households in Marion earn $10,000 to $14,999.
9.0% of households in Marion earn $15,000 to $24,999.
13.7% of households in Marion earn $25,000 to $34,999.
12.3% of households in Marion earn $35,000 to $49,999.
15.3% of households in Marion earn $50,000 to $74,999.
10.0% of households in Marion earn $75,000 to $99,999.
18.5% of households in Marion earn $100,000 to $149,999.
5.8% of households in Marion earn $150,000 to $199,999.
5.6% of households in Marion earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Marion | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 5.7% | 5.4% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 4.1% | 3.2% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 9.0% | 5.9% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 13.7% | 6.3% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 12.3% | 9.7% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 15.3% | 14.8% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 10.0% | 12.6% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 18.5% | 18.0% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 5.8% | 10.1% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 5.6% | 13.8% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
