Marion is a city located in McDowell County North Carolina. Marion has a 2024 population of 7,433. Marion is currently declining at a rate of -0.8% annually and its population has decreased by -3.13% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 7,673 in 2020.
The average household income in Marion is $59,186 with a poverty rate of 24.17%. The median age in Marion is 38.3 years: 36.2 years for males, and 41 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Marion was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,999 | 65.83% |
| Black or African American | 901 | 11.86% |
| Two or more races | 888 | 11.69% |
| Asian | 343 | 4.52% |
| Other race | 335 | 4.41% |
| Native American | 128 | 1.69% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Asian
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,712 | 2.38 | 46.6 | 53.4 |
| Married | 1,256 | 3.07 | 50.3 | 49.7 |
| Non Family | 865 | 1.08 | 37 | 63 |
| Female | 487 | 2.72 | 47.2 | 52.8 |
| Male | 104 | 3.26 | 77.9 | 22.1 |
2.9
Average Family Size
2.38
Average Household Size
46.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 785 | 14.84% |
| Associates Degree | 582 | 11% |
| Bachelors Degree | 559 | 10.57% |
| Graduate Degree | 194 | 3.67% |
| High School Graduate | 1,902 | 35.95% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 357 | 6.75% |
| Some College | 911 | 17.22% |
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 | 3,290 | 2,701 | 486 |
| Hispanic | 870 | 568 | 116 |
| Black | 790 | 547 | 6 |
| 2+ Races | 370 | 263 | 52 |
| Asian | 194 | 194 | 109 |
| Other Race | 187 | 69 | 61 |
| Native American | 128 | 128 | 30 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 56.19%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $32,317 | $50,117 | $31,640 |
| Graduate Degree | $50,852 | $68,583 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $36,080 | $36,591 | $34,318 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $31,444 | $32,028 | $8,409 |
| Overall | $39,516 | $42,231 | $33,153 |
| Some College | $44,375 | $0 | $43,026 |
$39,516
Average Earnings
$42,231
Average Male
$33,153
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
75.33% of Marion residents speak only English, while 24.67% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 19.53% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 1,584 | 718 | 45.33% |
| White | 3,981 | 677 | 17.01% |
| Multiple | 857 | 641 | 74.8% |
| Other | 328 | 108 | 32.93% |
| Black | 384 | 108 | 28.13% |
| Asian | 343 | 8 | 2.33% |
| Native | 79 | 7 | 8.86% |
24.17%
Overall Poverty Rate
18.27%
Male Poverty Rate
29.42%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Marion is Multiple, with 74.8% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Marion is Asian, with 2.33% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 6.01%. Among those working part-time, it was 28.01%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 30.7%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 40.74% |
| High School | 25.46% |
| Some College | 11.14% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.8% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 68.57% |
| Male Employed | 15.28% |
| Female Unemployed | 13.04% |
| Female Employed | 5.12% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $58,081 | $65,007 |
| Households | $44,472 | $59,186 |
| Married Families | $67,700 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $21,351 | $36,848 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
42.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
39.2%
Male Marriage Rate
46.9%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
175
Number of Veterans
167
Male Veterans
8
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 65 |
| First Gulf War | 28 |
| Second Gulf War | 20 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 71 |
| 75+ | 49 |
| 65 to 74 | 26 |
| 55 to 64 | 22 |
| 18 to 34 | 7 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 136 | 3.31% |
| Black | 33 | 3.93% |
| Native American | 6 | 4.69% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
19.44%
Veteran Poverty Rate
40.28%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
43.3%
Labor Force Participation
39.7%
Employment Rate
8.2%
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
66.8%
Born in Marion
83.93%
Native Born
16.07%
Foreign Born
12.75%
Non Citizen
3.32%
Naturalized
83.93% of Marion residents were born in the United States, with 66.8% having been born in North Carolina. 12.75% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 7,133 | -60 | -0.83% |
| 2028 | 7,193 | -60 | -0.83% |
| 2027 | 7,253 | -60 | -0.82% |
| 2026 | 7,313 | -60 | -0.81% |
| 2025 | 7,373 | -60 | -0.81% |
| 2024 | 7,433 | -60 | -0.8% |
| 2023 | 7,493 | -38 | -0.5% |
| 2022 | 7,531 | 42 | 0.56% |
| 2021 | 7,489 | -184 | -2.4% |
| 2020 | 7,673 | -243 | -3.07% |
| 2019 | 7,916 | 29 | 0.37% |
| 2018 | 7,887 | 50 | 0.64% |
| 2017 | 7,837 | 132 | 1.71% |
| 2016 | 7,705 | -90 | -1.15% |
| 2015 | 7,795 | -161 | -2.02% |
| 2014 | 7,956 | -49 | -0.61% |
| 2013 | 8,005 | -48 | -0.6% |
| 2012 | 8,053 | -54 | -0.67% |
| 2011 | 8,107 | -52 | -0.64% |
| 2010 | 8,159 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 4,943 | 178 | 3.74% |
| 1990 | 4,765 | 1,081 | 29.34% |
| 1980 | 3,684 | 349 | 10.46% |
| 1970 | 3,335 | -10 | -0.3% |
| 1960 | 3,345 | 605 | 22.08% |
| 1950 | 2,740 | -149 | -5.16% |
| 1940 | 2,889 | -4,244 | -59.5% |