Marion, IL
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics

Demographics | Cost Of Living
Updated: 2022-04-09

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Overall Quality Of Life
Cost of living
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Rankings
Map & Stats

Population

17,539

Unemployment

4.4%

Poverty

17.2%

Median Home

$125,600

Median Income

$44,929

Median Rent

$728

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Marion SnackAbility

6
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Jobs

6/10

Housing

Affordability

Diversity

Safety

Amenities

Education

Commute

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Marion, IL Cost Of Living

86
Marion's Overall Cost Of Living

0.9x
Lower Than The National Average

Living Expense	Marion	Illinois	National Average
Overall	86	98	100

Services	94	95	100
Groceries	95	97	100
Health	93	99	100
Housing	59	96	100
Transportation	96	105	100
Utilities	112	94	100

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Rankings for Marion in Illinois

Ranks #166 in Cheapest Places To Live In Illinois

Ranks #167 in Best Places To Live In Illinois

Ranks #197 in Worst Places To Live In Illinois

Map Of Marion, IL

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Population over time in Marion

Year	Population	% Change
2020	17,539	-0.6%
2019	17,646	-0.7%
2018	17,774	0.4%
2017	17,703	0.7%
2016	17,588	1.4%
2015	17,353	0.4%
2014	17,282	0.5%
2013	17,198	0.6%
2012	17,101	0.6%
2011	17,003	-

Race / Ethnicity in Marion

White

86.8% (15,217)

African American

7.3% (1,289)

American Indian

0.0% (6)

Asian

0.9% (164)

Hawaiian

0.0% (0)

Other

0.1% (12)

Two Or More

3.2% (556)

Hispanic

1.7% (295)

Race	Marion	IL	USA
White	86.8%	60.8%	60.1%
African American	7.3%	13.9%	12.2%
American Indian	0.0%	0.1%	0.6%
Asian	0.9%	5.5%	5.6%
Hawaiian	0.0%	0.0%	0.2%
Other	0.1%	0.2%	0.3%
Two Or More	3.2%	2.2%	2.8%
Hispanic	1.7%	17.2%	18.2%

Gender in Marion

Female

51.0% (8,949)

Male

49.0% (8,590)

Gender	Marion	IL	USA
Female	51.0%	50.9%	50.8%
Male	49.0%	49.1%	49.2%

Highest level of educational attainment in Marion for adults over 25

< 9th Grade

4.0% (701)

9-12th Grade

4.0% (701)

High School / GED

32.0% (5,612)

Some College

27.0% (4,735)

Associate's Degree

9.0% (1,578)

Bachelor's Degree

15.0% (2,630)

Master's Degree

8.0% (1,403)

Professional Degree

1.0% (175)

Doctorate Degree

0.0% (0)

Education	Marion	IL	USA
< 9th Grade	4.0%	5.0%	5.0%
9-12th Grade	4.0%	6.0%	7.0%
High School / GED	32.0%	26.0%	27.0%
Some College	27.0%	20.0%	20.0%
Associate's Degree	9.0%	8.0%	9.0%
Bachelor's Degree	15.0%	22.0%	20.0%
Master's Degree	8.0%	10.0%	9.0%
Professional Degree	1.0%	2.0%	2.0%
Doctorate Degree	0.0%	1.0%	1.0%

Household Income For Marion, Illinois

Less than $10,000

8.1% (142,129)

$10,000 to $14,999

8.0% (140,793)

$15,000 to $24,999

12.5% (219,655)

$25,000 to $34,999

9.2% (161,065)

$35,000 to $49,999

15.6% (273,789)

$50,000 to $74,999

13.3% (232,798)

$75,000 to $99,999

15.3% (267,774)

$100,000 to $149,999

11.8% (206,288)

$150,000 to $199,999

3.0% (51,906)

$200,000 or more

3.3% (57,698)

Income	Marion	IL	USA
Less than $10,000	8.1%	6.1%	5.8%
$10,000 to $14,999	8.0%	3.7%	4.1%
$15,000 to $24,999	12.5%	8.1%	8.5%
$25,000 to $34,999	9.2%	8.1%	8.6%
$35,000 to $49,999	15.6%	11.2%	12.0%
$50,000 to $74,999	13.3%	16.7%	17.2%
$75,000 to $99,999	15.3%	12.9%	12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999	11.8%	16.6%	15.6%
$150,000 to $199,999	3.0%	7.8%	7.1%
$200,000 or more	3.3%	8.8%	8.3%