Marion County, IA Demographics & Local Data
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Population
| Metric | Marion County | Iowa Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 33,543 | 3,182,597 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 58.8 | 56.6 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 0.15% | 0.40% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 38.7 | 36.8 | 37.1 |
| Households | 13,409 | 1,299,956 | 128,459,983 |
Population Over Time
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Marion County has a the economy index of B, which means it is quite prosperous.
| Metric | Marion County | Iowa Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $79,227 | $73,286 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 4.53% | 4.22% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 1.9% | 3.6% | 5.2% |
Housing
| Metric | Marion County | Iowa Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $239,285 | $143,535 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $879 | $948 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 77.7% | 71.5% | 65.1% |
Mobility & Commuting
The most common departure window is 07:30 AM – 07:59 AM , followed by 07:00 AM – 07:29 AM .
| Metric | Marion County | Iowa Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average commute time (min) | 15.1 | 17.0 | 22.5 |
| Work from home | 9.7% | 10.4% | 13.4% |
Education & Households
Marion County has a education index of C, which means it is somewhat educated.
| Metric | Marion County | Iowa Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 28.4% | 27.8% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.38 | 2.37 | 2.54 |
Health
Marion County has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | Marion County | Iowa Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 78.7 | 79.2 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 11.8% | 13.6% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 16.8% | 17.6% | 19.0% |