City · Kentucky
Marion, Kentucky
Marion, city, in Crittenden County, Kentucky. Marion had 2,879 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 1.1% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 2,916 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 2,886 (±25). GEOID 2150034.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
2,879
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 2,916 · ACS 2020-2024: 2,886 ±25
Median household income
$39,414
±$5,892 (90% margin)
Kentucky: $63,726
Median home value
$97,300
±$33,356 (90% margin)
Kentucky: $205,600
Median gross rent
$688
±$212 (90% margin)
Kentucky: $967
Where is Marion and what county is it in?
Marion is a city in Crittenden County, Kentucky. It covers 3.6 square miles of land, 802 residents per square mile in 2020.
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Marion, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 2,879 people lived in Marion on July 1, 2025, down 1.1% since 2020, while Kentucky grew 2.2%. The 2020 Census counted 2,916 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 2,886 (±25).
| Measure | Marion | Crittenden County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 2,886 ±25 | 8,979 | no clear change |
| Households | 1,194 ±142 | 3,543 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.24 ±0.26 | 2.48 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 1,535 ±146 | 4,346 | no clear change |
Marion's population since 2000
From 3,196 in 2000 to 2,879 in 2025: down 9.9%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Marion as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Marion?
The median resident of Marion is 45.5 years old; 19.5% are under 18 and 24.9% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 90.6%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 4.5%.
| Measure | Marion | Crittenden County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 45.5 ±4.7 | 42.9 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 19.5% ±4.4 pts | 23.2% | – |
| 65 years and over | 24.9% ±4.8 pts | 21.1% | – |
| Male | 48.3% ±4.2 pts | 50.6% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 4.5% ±1.5 pts | 1.8% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 90.6% ±3.0 pts | 93.8% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.9% ±1.0 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.3 pts | 0.3% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.3 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.3 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.0% ±2.7 pts | 3.1% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.3 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 0.2% ±0.5 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 0.8% ±1.1 pts | 7.1% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 5.4% ±3.7 pts | 6.4% | – |
| With a disability | 35.2% ±9.4 pts | 28.9% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 6.4% ±3.8 pts | 10.4% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 86.4% ±5.8 pts | 84.4% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 13.5% ±5.9 pts | 15.3% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 3.5% ±2.7 pts | 6.4% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 89.4% ±5.6 pts | 93.6% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.1% ±1.3 pts | 1.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Marion earn?
Half of Marion's 1,194 households earn less than $39,414 a year (±$5,892), against $46,656 in Crittenden County and $63,726 in Kentucky. In 2015-2019 the median was $49,153 in 2024 dollars, so it fell by $9,739 after inflation. 25.1% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Marion | Crittenden County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $39,414 ±$5,892 | $46,656 | −$9,739 |
| Mean household income | $53,680 ±$10,930 | $70,471 | – |
| Per capita income | $25,664 ±$5,011 | $28,700 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 25.1% ±10.7 pts | 17.7% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 49.2% ±17.6 pts | 29.1% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 13.1% ±6.4 pts | 10.6% | – |
| Households with a computer | 86.0% ±9.9 pts | 85.1% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 86.1% ±9.6 pts | 78.6% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Marion?
Owners occupy 71.3% of Marion's occupied homes and renters 28.7%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $97,300 by its owner (±$33,356). The median renter pays $688 a month including utilities.
| Measure | Marion | Crittenden County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $97,300 ±$33,356 | $127,300 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $688 ±$212 | $714 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 8.4% ±8.3 pts | 10.7% | – |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $767 ±$79 | $1,027 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 71.3% ±9.0 pts | 78.2% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 28.7% ±9.0 pts | 21.8% | – |
| Housing units | 1,535 ±146 | 4,346 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±4.3 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 10.4% ±14.9 pts | 7.4% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 82.1% ±8.0 pts | 83.4% | – |
| Mobile homes | 8.2% ±4.4 pts | 12.4% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0% ±2.4 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 5.5% ±6.5 pts | 7.6% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 13.4% ±8.0 pts | 9.2% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 0.7% ±1.2 pts | 6.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Marion building?
Builders took permits for 1 new housing units in Marion in 2025 (1 in single-family houses), 0.3 per 1,000 residents against 3.2 across Kentucky.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Marion work and get to work?
60.4% of Marion's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 23.1 minutes.
| Measure | Marion | Crittenden County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 42.2% ±6.2 pts | 49.6% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 1.7% ±2.8 pts | 3.4% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 60.4% ±13.2 pts | 71.4% | – |
| Carpooled | 30.1% ±13.3 pts | 19.7% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±3.8 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Walked | 0.0% ±3.8 pts | 2.6% | – |
| Worked from home | 9.5% ±6.7 pts | 5.5% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 23.1 min ±4.6 | 24.7 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Marion?
1 census tract lies mostly in Marion (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9302Crittenden County | 4,227 | $41,488 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Marion) · Census block assignment files
How does Marion compare with other places in Kentucky?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Marion is the 6,464th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 113th-most populous of 418 in Kentucky.
Marion ranks 187th of 230 places in Kentucky with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 113th | 418 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 144th | 204 |
| Residents per square mile | 158th | 232 |
| Median household income | 187th | 230 |
| Per capita income | 162nd | 232 |
| Median home value | 204th | 225 |
| Median gross rent | 166th | 217 |
| Poverty rate | 66th | 203 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 182nd | 223 |
| Median age | 36th | 232 |
| Owner-occupied share | 67th | 229 |
| Travel time to work | 93rd | 232 |
Marion's figures with every place in Kentucky (CSV)
Every place in Kentucky, sortable · Compare Marion with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Marion?
21 of the 57 figures for Marion on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Marion are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Marion.