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 971,822.

  • The median home value in Marion County is $229,779.

  • The median income in Marion County is $63,450.

  • The median rent in Marion County is $1,107.

  • The unemployment rate in Marion County is 5.1%.

  • The poverty rate in Marion County is 15.1%.

  • The average high in Marion County is 69.9° and there are 101.4 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Marion County

List Of Cities & Towns in Marion County

Indianapolis, IN Population 882,043

Lawrence, IN Population 49,284

Beech Grove, IN Population 15,082

Speedway, IN Population 13,622

Cumberland, IN Population 6,154

Southport, IN Population 2,036

Clermont, IN Population 1,740

Meridian Hills, IN Population 1,708

Warren Park, IN Population 1,411

Homecroft, IN Population 801

Rocky Ripple, IN Population 611

Williams Creek, IN Population 453

Wynnedale, IN Population 233

Crows Nest, IN Population 109

North Crows Nest, IN Population 69

Spring Hill, IN Population 68

Map Of Marion County

Marion County, IN Weather

  • The average high in Marion County is 69.9°.

  • There are 81.15 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 101.4 inches of rain each year with 7.7 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 4:39 hours of sun each day in Marion County.

StatMarion County
Mean High69.9
Nice Days81.15
Rainfall101.4
Snowfall7.7
Sunny Hours4:39
69.9°
Average High
101.4
Inches of Rain

Marion County Photos

Beech Grove Indiana From Above
Source: Public Domain
Colmar And Wayburn In Cumberland
Source: Public Domain
In Indianapolis A
Source: Public Domain
Panoram Indy
Source: Wikipedia User Prabhakar Koduri | CC BY 2.0
Nightpanoindy
Source: Wikipedia User Prabhakar Koduri | CC BY 2.0
Plat Of The Town Of Indianapolis
Source: Public Domain

Marion County Demographics

Population over time in Marion County

The current population in Marion County is 971,822. The population has increased 1.9% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2023 969,542 1.3%
2022 957,337 0.6%
2021 951,869 -

Gender in Marion County

  • Marion County is 51.6% female with 501,088 female residents.

  • Marion County is 48.4% male with 470,733 male residents.

Female
51.6% (501,088)
Male
48.4% (470,733)
Gender Marion County IN USA
Female 51.6% 50.4% 50.5%
Male 48.4% 49.6% 49.5%

Race / Ethnicity in Marion County

Marion County is:

  • 50.5% White with 490,631 White residents.

  • 27.3% African American with 265,415 African American residents.

  • 0.1% American Indian with 521 American Indian residents.

  • 3.9% Asian with 37,604 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 135 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.5% Other with 5,326 Other residents.

  • 4.3% Two Or More with 42,217 Two Or More residents.

  • 13.4% Hispanic with 129,973 Hispanic residents.

White
50.5% (490,631)
African American
27.3% (265,415)
American Indian
0.1% (521)
Asian
3.9% (37,604)
Hawaiian
0.0% (135)
Other
0.5% (5,326)
Two Or More
4.3% (42,217)
Hispanic
13.4% (129,973)

Table: Marion County By Race

Race Marion County IN USA
White 50.5% 76.1% 58.2%
African American 27.3% 9.1% 12.0%
American Indian 0.1% 0.1% 0.5%
Asian 3.9% 2.5% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.0% 0.2%
Other 0.5% 0.4% 0.5%
Two Or More 4.3% 3.4% 3.9%
Hispanic 13.4% 8.4% 19.0%

Household Income For Marion County, Indiana

  • 6.1% of households in Marion County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 4.3% of households in Marion County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 7.5% of households in Marion County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 8.2% of households in Marion County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

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

  • 18.7% of households in Marion County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 12.5% of households in Marion County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 15.1% of households in Marion County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 7.2% of households in Marion County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 6.8% of households in Marion County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
6.1% (59,635)
$10,000 to $14,999
4.3% (42,159)
$15,000 to $24,999
7.5% (72,458)
$25,000 to $34,999
8.2% (79,745)
$35,000 to $49,999
13.5% (131,542)
$50,000 to $74,999
18.7% (181,743)
$75,000 to $99,999
12.5% (121,872)
$100,000 to $149,999
15.1% (146,267)
$150,000 to $199,999
7.2% (70,148)
$200,000 or more
6.8% (66,248)
Income Marion County IN USA
Less than $10,000 6.1% 4.9% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 4.3% 3.5% 3.6%
$15,000 to $24,999 7.5% 7.1% 6.6%
$25,000 to $34,999 8.2% 7.8% 6.8%
$35,000 to $49,999 13.5% 12.2% 10.4%
$50,000 to $74,999 18.7% 17.9% 15.7%
$75,000 to $99,999 12.5% 13.9% 12.7%
$100,000 to $149,999 15.1% 17.2% 17.4%
$150,000 to $199,999 7.2% 7.9% 9.3%
$200,000 or more 6.8% 7.6% 12.6%

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

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

  • 8.0% of adults in Marion County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 27.0% of adults in Marion County completed high school / ged.

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

  • 8.0% of adults in Marion County completed associate's degree.

  • 22.0% of adults in Marion County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 9.0% 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% (38,872)
9-12th Grade
8% (77,745)
High School / GED
27% (262,391)
Some College
19% (184,646)
Associate's Degree
8% (77,745)
Bachelor's Degree
22% (213,800)
Master's Degree
9% (87,463)
Professional Degree
2% (19,436)
Doctorate Degree
1% (9,718)
Education Marion County IN USA
< 9th Grade 3% 3% 5%
9-12th Grade 8% 6% 6%
High School / GED 27% 33% 26%
Some College 19% 20% 19%
Associate's Degree 8% 9% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 22% 18% 21%
Master's Degree 9% 8% 10%
Professional Degree 2% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 1% 1% 2%

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