Marion, NC
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics

Demographics | Cost Of Living
Updated: 2022-04-08

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Overall Quality Of Life
Cost of living
Images
Rankings
Map & Stats

Population

7,853

Unemployment

8.7%

Poverty

25.4%

Median Home

$97,400

Median Income

$41,117

Median Rent

$628

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Marion SnackAbility

5
Overall SnackAbility

Jobs

4/10

Housing

Affordability

Diversity

Safety

Amenities

Education

Commute

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Marion, NC Cost Of Living

86
Marion's Overall Cost Of Living

0.9x
Lower Than The National Average

Living Expense	Marion	North Carolina	National Average
Overall	86	95	100

Services	98	102	100
Groceries	96	100	100
Health	117	108	100
Housing	52	87	100
Transportation	104	96	100
Utilities	106	98	100

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Marion, NC Photos

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Rankings for Marion in North Carolina

Ranks #6 in Cheapest Places To Live In North Carolina

Ranks #30 in Worst Places To Live In North Carolina

Ranks #85 in Richest Cities In North Carolina

Map Of Marion, NC

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Population over time in Marion

Year	Population	% Change
2020	7,853	0.2%
2019	7,839	1.1%
2018	7,752	-1.5%
2017	7,873	-0.5%
2016	7,914	-0.4%
2015	7,948	-0.2%
2014	7,962	-0.4%
2013	7,997	0.3%
2012	7,973	-1.1%
2011	8,062	-

Race / Ethnicity in Marion

White

58.6% (4,598)

African American

11.2% (883)

American Indian

0.2% (13)

Asian

4.0% (314)

Hawaiian

0.0% (0)

Other

0.2% (13)

Two Or More

2.3% (177)

Hispanic

23.6% (1,855)

Race	Marion	NC	USA
White	58.6%	62.6%	60.1%
African American	11.2%	21.0%	12.2%
American Indian	0.2%	1.0%	0.6%
Asian	4.0%	2.9%	5.6%
Hawaiian	0.0%	0.1%	0.2%
Other	0.2%	0.3%	0.3%
Two Or More	2.3%	2.5%	2.8%
Hispanic	23.6%	9.5%	18.2%

Gender in Marion

Female

46.6% (3,656)

Male

53.4% (4,197)

Gender	Marion	NC	USA
Female	46.6%	51.4%	50.8%
Male	53.4%	48.6%	49.2%

Highest level of educational attainment in Marion for adults over 25

< 9th Grade

7.0% (549)

9-12th Grade

18.0% (1,413)

High School / GED

31.0% (2,434)

Some College

18.0% (1,413)

Associate's Degree

10.0% (785)

Bachelor's Degree

12.0% (942)

Master's Degree

3.0% (235)

Professional Degree

1.0% (78)

Doctorate Degree

0.0% (0)

Education	Marion	NC	USA
< 9th Grade	7.0%	6.0%	5.0%
9-12th Grade	18.0%	7.0%	7.0%
High School / GED	31.0%	25.0%	27.0%
Some College	18.0%	21.0%	20.0%
Associate's Degree	10.0%	10.0%	9.0%
Bachelor's Degree	12.0%	20.0%	20.0%
Master's Degree	3.0%	8.0%	9.0%
Professional Degree	1.0%	2.0%	2.0%
Doctorate Degree	0.0%	1.0%	1.0%

Household Income For Marion, North Carolina

Less than $10,000

8.5% (67,103)

$10,000 to $14,999

7.7% (60,366)

$15,000 to $24,999

13.0% (101,868)

$25,000 to $34,999

12.6% (99,173)

$35,000 to $49,999

18.9% (148,759)

$50,000 to $74,999

14.0% (109,683)

$75,000 to $99,999

19.7% (154,418)

$100,000 to $149,999

3.4% (26,410)

$150,000 to $199,999

0.7% (5,659)

$200,000 or more

1.5% (11,857)

Income	Marion	NC	USA
Less than $10,000	8.5%	6.2%	5.8%
$10,000 to $14,999	7.7%	4.8%	4.1%
$15,000 to $24,999	13.0%	9.7%	8.5%
$25,000 to $34,999	12.6%	10.0%	8.6%
$35,000 to $49,999	18.9%	13.6%	12.0%
$50,000 to $74,999	14.0%	18.0%	17.2%
$75,000 to $99,999	19.7%	12.6%	12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999	3.4%	13.7%	15.6%
$150,000 to $199,999	0.7%	5.4%	7.1%
$200,000 or more	1.5%	6.0%	8.3%