Marion township is located in Grant County Indiana. Marion township has a 2024 population of 8,826. Marion township is currently declining at a rate of -0.17% annually but its population has increased by 0.07% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 8,820 in 2020.
The average household income in Marion township is $62,010 with a poverty rate of 12.11%. The median age in Marion township is 39.8 years: 35.1 years for males, and 45.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Marion township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 8,371 | 94.44% |
| Two or more races | 229 | 2.58% |
| Asian | 176 | 1.99% |
| Black or African American | 55 | 0.62% |
| Native American | 18 | 0.2% |
| Other race | 15 | 0.17% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Asian
Black or African American
Native American
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,611 | 2.43 | 82.5 | 17.5 |
| Married | 1,626 | 3.27 | 91.9 | 8.1 |
| Non Family | 1,416 | 1.16 | 73.2 | 26.8 |
| Female | 349 | 3.88 | 70.5 | 29.5 |
| Male | 220 | 2.1 | 91.4 | 8.6 |
3.21
Average Family Size
2.43
Average Household Size
82.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 481 | 8.13% |
| Associates Degree | 515 | 8.71% |
| Bachelors Degree | 489 | 8.27% |
| Graduate Degree | 499 | 8.44% |
| High School Graduate | 2,552 | 43.16% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 303 | 5.12% |
| Some College | 1,074 | 18.16% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 5,612 | 4,842 | 824 |
| Asian | 156 | 156 | 132 |
| 2+ Races | 74 | 62 | 12 |
| Black | 38 | 38 | 13 |
| Hispanic | 26 | 24 | 0 |
| Native American | 18 | 18 | 7 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 84.62%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $43,681 | $0 | $43,819 |
| Graduate Degree | $93,947 | $94,143 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $24,536 | $45,515 | $23,307 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $6,272 |
| Overall | $32,282 | $48,708 | $27,708 |
| Some College | $38,137 | $58,452 | $32,740 |
$32,282
Average Earnings
$48,708
Average Male
$27,708
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
97.14% of Marion township residents speak only English, while 2.86% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 1.94% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 8,243 | 955 | 11.59% |
| Multiple | 229 | 80 | 34.93% |
| Hispanic | 70 | 36 | 51.43% |
| Black | 55 | 25 | 45.45% |
12.11%
Overall Poverty Rate
11.31%
Male Poverty Rate
12.96%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Marion township is Hispanic, with 51.43% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Marion township is White, with 11.59% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.3%. Among those working part-time, it was 11.69%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 17.26%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 27.72% |
| High School | 13.43% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 8.75% |
| Some College | 4.55% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 75% |
| Female Unemployed | 67.53% |
| Male Employed | 6.96% |
| Female Employed | 1.97% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $71,449 | $78,894 |
| Households | $55,094 | $62,010 |
| Married Families | $76,462 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $28,160 | $34,733 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
50.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
50.2%
Male Marriage Rate
50.3%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
569
Number of Veterans
555
Male Veterans
14
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 256 |
| Vietnam | 147 |
| First Gulf War | 82 |
| Korea | 36 |
| World War II | 6 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 238 |
| 75+ | 144 |
| 65 to 74 | 79 |
| 18 to 34 | 61 |
| 55 to 64 | 47 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 551 | 8.57% |
| 2+ Races | 10 | 10% |
| Asian | 8 | 5.13% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
6.57%
Veteran Poverty Rate
33.57%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
59.4%
Labor Force Participation
55.8%
Employment Rate
6%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
84.75%
Born in Marion township
98.12%
Native Born
1.88%
Foreign Born
0.01%
Non Citizen
1.87%
Naturalized
98.12% of Marion township residents were born in the United States, with 84.75% having been born in Indiana. 0.01% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 8,751 | -15 | -0.17% |
| 2028 | 8,766 | -15 | -0.17% |
| 2027 | 8,781 | -15 | -0.17% |
| 2026 | 8,796 | -15 | -0.17% |
| 2025 | 8,811 | -15 | -0.17% |
| 2024 | 8,826 | -15 | -0.17% |
| 2023 | 8,841 | -15 | -0.17% |
| 2022 | 8,856 | 28 | 0.32% |
| 2021 | 8,828 | 8 | 0.09% |
| 2020 | 8,820 | -451 | -4.86% |
| 2019 | 9,271 | -57 | -0.61% |
| 2018 | 9,328 | 20 | 0.21% |
| 2017 | 9,308 | 5 | 0.05% |
| 2016 | 9,303 | -4 | -0.04% |
| 2015 | 9,307 | -34 | -0.36% |
| 2014 | 9,341 | -59 | -0.63% |
| 2013 | 9,400 | -50 | -0.53% |
| 2012 | 9,450 | -5 | -0.05% |
| 2011 | 9,455 | 5 | 0.05% |
| 2010 | 9,450 | 0 | 0% |