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 344,037.

  • The median home value in Marion County is $293,800.

  • The median income in Marion County is $64,880.

  • The median rent in Marion County is $1,129.

  • The unemployment rate in Marion County is 5.7%.

  • The poverty rate in Marion County is 13.4%.

Cities & Towns in Marion County

List Of Cities & Towns in Marion County

Salem, OR Population 174,193

Keizer, OR Population 39,119

Woodburn, OR Population 25,877

Hayesville, OR Population 21,887

Four Corners, OR Population 16,608

Silverton, OR Population 10,402

Stayton, OR Population 8,199

Aumsville, OR Population 4,193

Hubbard, OR Population 3,422

Mount Angel, OR Population 3,397

Jefferson, OR Population 3,329

Sublimity, OR Population 2,940

Gervais, OR Population 2,585

Turner, OR Population 2,306

Mill City, OR Population 1,904

Donald, OR Population 1,200

Aurora, OR Population 878

Labish Village, OR Population 558

Gates, OR Population 485

Scotts Mills, OR Population 431

St. Paul, OR Population 425

Mehama, OR Population 409

Brooks, OR Population 387

Butteville, OR Population 344

Marion, OR Population 322

Idanha, OR Population 155

Detroit, OR Population 78

Map Of Marion County

Marion County Photos

Gervais Market And Downtown Gervais Oregon
Source: Public Domain
Old Believer Church Gervais Oregon
Source: Wikipedia User The original uploader was | GFDL
Hubbard Oregon Watertower
Source: Public Domain
Keizer Station In Oregon
Source: Wikipedia User M.O. Stevens | CC BY 3.0
Keizer Station In Oregon
Source: Wikipedia User M.O. Stevens | CC BY 3.0
Volcanoes Stadium Keizer Oregon
Source: Wikipedia User M.O. Stevens | CC BY 3.0

Marion County Demographics

Population over time in Marion County

The current population in Marion County is 344,037. The population has increased 1.3% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2021 344,037 0.1%
2020 343,742 1.2%
2019 339,641 -

Gender in Marion County

  • Marion County is 49.9% female with 171,656 female residents.

  • Marion County is 50.1% male with 172,381 male residents.

Female
49.9% (171,656)
Male
50.1% (172,381)
Gender Marion County OR USA
Female 49.9% 50.4% 50.5%
Male 50.1% 49.6% 49.5%

Race / Ethnicity in Marion County

Marion County is:

  • 65.8% White with 220,808 White residents.

  • 1.2% African American with 3,888 African American residents.

  • 0.5% American Indian with 1,823 American Indian residents.

  • 2.0% Asian with 6,672 Asian residents.

  • 0.9% Hawaiian with 2,989 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.1% Other with 326 Other residents.

  • 3.2% Two Or More with 10,765 Two Or More residents.

  • 26.3% Hispanic with 88,282 Hispanic residents.

White
65.8% (220,808)
African American
1.2% (3,888)
American Indian
0.5% (1,823)
Asian
2.0% (6,672)
Hawaiian
0.9% (2,989)
Other
0.1% (326)
Two Or More
3.2% (10,765)
Hispanic
26.3% (88,282)

Table: Marion County By Race

Race Marion County OR USA
White 65.8% 74.1% 59.4%
African American 1.2% 1.8% 12.2%
American Indian 0.5% 0.8% 0.6%
Asian 2.0% 4.4% 5.6%
Hawaiian 0.9% 0.4% 0.2%
Other 0.1% 0.3% 0.4%
Two Or More 3.2% 4.7% 3.2%
Hispanic 26.3% 13.6% 18.4%

Household Income For Marion County, Oregon

  • 4.5% of households in Marion County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 3.6% of households in Marion County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 8.1% of households in Marion County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 8.9% of households in Marion County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 12.8% of households in Marion County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 19.3% of households in Marion County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 14.0% of households in Marion County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 17.3% of households in Marion County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 6.4% of households in Marion County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 5.1% of households in Marion County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
4.5% (15,467)
$10,000 to $14,999
3.6% (12,221)
$15,000 to $24,999
8.1% (27,882)
$25,000 to $34,999
8.9% (30,648)
$35,000 to $49,999
12.8% (44,037)
$50,000 to $74,999
19.3% (66,517)
$75,000 to $99,999
14.0% (48,010)
$100,000 to $149,999
17.3% (59,544)
$150,000 to $199,999
6.4% (22,125)
$200,000 or more
5.1% (17,583)
Income Marion County OR USA
Less than $10,000 4.5% 6.0% 5.5%
$10,000 to $14,999 3.6% 4.4% 3.9%
$15,000 to $24,999 8.1% 9.3% 7.8%
$25,000 to $34,999 8.9% 9.7% 8.2%
$35,000 to $49,999 12.8% 13.0% 11.4%
$50,000 to $74,999 19.3% 18.4% 16.8%
$75,000 to $99,999 14.0% 13.2% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 17.3% 14.5% 16.3%
$150,000 to $199,999 6.4% 5.7% 7.8%
$200,000 or more 5.1% 5.7% 9.5%

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

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

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

  • 26.0% of adults in Marion County completed high school / ged.

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

  • 9.0% of adults in Marion County completed associate's degree.

  • 16.0% of adults in Marion County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 6.0% 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
7% (27,522)
9-12th Grade
7% (24,082)
High School / GED
26% (89,449)
Some College
26% (89,449)
Associate's Degree
9% (30,963)
Bachelor's Degree
16% (55,045)
Master's Degree
6% (20,642)
Professional Degree
1% (3,440)
Doctorate Degree
1% (3,440)
Education Marion County OR USA
< 9th Grade 7% 3% 4%
9-12th Grade 7% 6% 6%
High School / GED 26% 23% 26%
Some College 26% 26% 20%
Associate's Degree 9% 9% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 16% 20% 21%
Master's Degree 6% 9% 9%
Professional Degree 1% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 1% 2% 2%

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