Marion is a city located in Turner County South Dakota. Marion has a 2024 population of 884. Marion is currently growing at a rate of 1.14% annually and its population has increased by 4.86% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 843 in 2020.
The average household income in Marion is $80,618 with a poverty rate of 11.96%. The median age in Marion is 54.3 years: 52.4 years for males, and 58 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Marion was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 918 | 96.23% |
| Two or more races | 24 | 2.52% |
| Native American | 5 | 0.52% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 4 | 0.42% |
| Asian | 3 | 0.31% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Asian
Black or African American
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 392 | 2.24 | 76.3 | 23.7 |
| Married | 203 | 2.75 | 93.1 | 6.9 |
| Non Family | 143 | 1.14 | 49.7 | 50.3 |
| Female | 26 | 3.65 | 80.8 | 19.2 |
| Male | 20 | 3.2 | 90 | 10 |
2.77
Average Family Size
2.24
Average Household Size
76.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 42 | 5.87% |
| Associates Degree | 102 | 14.27% |
| Bachelors Degree | 76 | 10.63% |
| Graduate Degree | 28 | 3.92% |
| High School Graduate | 263 | 36.78% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 23 | 3.22% |
| Some College | 181 | 25.31% |
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 | 699 | 638 | 104 |
| Native American | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| Islander | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Asian | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 1 | 1 | 0 |
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 white people with a rate of 14.88%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $53,542 | $53,750 | $53,438 |
| Graduate Degree | $46,250 | $0 | $50,625 |
| High School Graduate | $49,583 | $57,639 | $45,313 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $31,250 |
| Overall | $44,583 | $48,523 | $34,861 |
| Some College | $40,156 | $47,333 | $29,453 |
$44,583
Average Earnings
$48,523
Average Male
$34,861
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
97.84% of Marion residents speak only English, while 2.16% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 1.73% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 839 | 90 | 10.73% |
| Multiple | 24 | 15 | 62.5% |
11.96%
Overall Poverty Rate
6.67%
Male Poverty Rate
17.52%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Marion is Multiple, with 62.5% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Marion is White, with 10.73% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.86%. Among those working part-time, it was 17.29%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 23.83%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 22.45% |
| Some College | 15.56% |
| High School | 10.26% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 6.93% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Male Employed | 6.38% |
| Female Employed | 1.65% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $83,819 | $101,381 |
| Households | $60,313 | $80,618 |
| Married Families | $93,125 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $29,063 | $42,599 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
51.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
55.4%
Male Marriage Rate
48.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, 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
72
Number of Veterans
64
Male Veterans
8
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 39 |
| First Gulf War | 15 |
| Second Gulf War | 11 |
| Korea | 10 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 28 |
| 65 to 74 | 21 |
| 55 to 64 | 14 |
| 35 to 54 | 7 |
| 18 to 34 | 2 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 68 | 9.16% |
| Islander | 4 | 100% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
7.14%
Veteran Poverty Rate
45.71%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
59.2%
Labor Force Participation
58.7%
Employment Rate
0.9%
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
72.96%
Born in Marion
100%
Native Born
0%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
100% of Marion residents were born in the United States, with 72.96% having been born in South Dakota. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 936 | 11 | 1.19% |
| 2028 | 925 | 10 | 1.09% |
| 2027 | 915 | 10 | 1.1% |
| 2026 | 905 | 11 | 1.23% |
| 2025 | 894 | 10 | 1.13% |
| 2024 | 884 | 10 | 1.14% |
| 2023 | 874 | 11 | 1.27% |
| 2022 | 863 | 17 | 2.01% |
| 2021 | 846 | 3 | 0.36% |
| 2020 | 843 | 68 | 8.77% |
| 2019 | 775 | -5 | -0.64% |
| 2018 | 780 | 11 | 1.43% |
| 2017 | 769 | 0 | 0% |
| 2016 | 769 | 11 | 1.45% |
| 2015 | 758 | -5 | -0.66% |
| 2014 | 763 | -8 | -1.04% |
| 2013 | 771 | -1 | -0.13% |
| 2012 | 772 | -9 | -1.15% |
| 2011 | 781 | -4 | -0.51% |
| 2010 | 785 | 0 | 0% |