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All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

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Marion, NC

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Marion, NC Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographicsi2024 ACS 5-Year EstimatesCensus

7,579population

39.1median age

This community is a community of 7,579 with a median age of 39.1. The population is predominantly White (61.1%) with a significant Hispanic/Latino community (19.8%). Median household income is $51,314. 80% of adults hold a high school diploma or higher, and 15.6% have a bachelor's degree. The homeownership rate is 51.3%, with a median home value of $163,500.

Race & Ethnicityi

White

61.1%4,634

Hispanic/Latino

19.8%1,498

Black

11.2%849

Asian

4.6%350

Two or More

2.2%165

American Indian/Alaska Native

1.1%83

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

10.1%543

High School Diploma

27.6%1,488

Some College (<1 yr)

5.1%274

Some College (1+ yr)

9.6%519

Associate's Degree

12.1%652

Bachelor's Degree

11.7%631

Master's Degree

3.4%182

Professional Degree

0.4%20

Doctorate

0.1%7

HS or Higher

80%

BA or Higher

15.6%

Graduate+

3.9%

Housingi

$163,500median home value

$762median rent

51.3%homeownership

3,323total units

13.7%vacancy

Tenure

Owner 51.3%

Renter 48.7%

Home Values

Under $50K

8.6%126

$50K–$100K

19.4%286

$100K–$150K

10.5%155

$150K–$200K

24%354

$200K–$300K

22.1%326

$300K–$500K

14.7%217

$1M+

0.5%8

Rent Distribution

Under $500

291

$500–$750

354

$750–$1,000

341

$1,000–$1,250

221

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

Year Built

2020 or later

2.2%72

2010–2019

3.6%121

2000–2009

10.3%342

1990–1999

7.5%250

1980–1989

13.8%460

1970–1979

10.1%334

1960–1969

11.3%377

1950–1959

12.7%422

1940–1949

13.2%439

1939 or earlier

15.2%506

Heating Fuel

Electricity

73%2,093

Fuel Oil

10.9%312

Bottled/LP Gas

6.8%195

Utility Gas

5.8%165

Wood

1.8%52

No Fuel

1.8%52

Household Economyi

$51,314median household income

$22,092per capita income

20.3%poverty rate

5.4%unemployment

2,872labor force

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

7.6%218

$10K–$15K

4.3%123

$15K–$20K

8.9%254

$20K–$25K

9.8%280

$25K–$30K

4.3%124

$30K–$35K

5.3%151

$35K–$40K

6.3%180

$40K–$45K

1.5%44

$45K–$50K

1.4%40

$50K–$60K

5.6%160

$60K–$75K

11.2%320

$75K–$100K

19%545

$100K–$125K

3.9%111

$125K–$150K

4.5%129

$150K–$200K

3.5%100

$200K+

3.1%90

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

198

Residentsi

205

Avg. Tenant Renti

$382/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

19 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers106 homes68% occupied$381/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 893 homes88% occupied$383/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $51,314/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $15K/yr

63.5%

Very low income$15K–$26K/yr

32.1%

Low income$26K–$41K/yr

4.4%

Who Receives This Housing

78.9% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

10.2% of subsidized households are minority

35.8% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

60.5% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

92112.2%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

526

Philippines

140

Guatemala

Canada

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

2,616

Avg. Commutei

21.7 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

2,718

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

175(2.9% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

83%Insured

17%Uninsured