Where does this demographic data come from?

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.

Marion, TX Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

35,669

Median Agei

Race & Ethnicityi

White

79.5%28,344

Black

8.5%3,015

Two or More

6.9%2,462

Hispanic/Latino

4%1,414

Other

0.7%235

Asian

0.5%181

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.1%18

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

10.6%2,685

High School Diploma

34.4%8,700

Some College (<1 yr)

9.6%2,426

Some College (1+ yr)

13.2%3,330

Associate's Degree

8.2%2,074

Bachelor's Degree

6.9%1,749

Master's Degree

2.8%700

Professional Degree

0.5%123

Doctorate

0.3%69

HS or Higher

86.5%

BA or Higher

10.5%

Graduate+

3.5%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$119,500

Median Renti

$856

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

57.2%7,116

Renter-Occupied

42.8%5,329

Total Units

14,304

Homeownership

57.2%

Vacancy Rate

13%

Home Values

Under $50K

7.9%562

$50K–$100K

28.8%2,047

$100K–$150K

27.6%1,964

$150K–$200K

16.3%1,157

$200K–$300K

12.2%865

$300K–$500K

5%359

$500K–$1M

2.2%156

$1M+

0.1%6

Rent Distribution

Under $500

588

$500–$750

1,200

$750–$1,000

1,696

$1,000–$1,250

1,226

$1,250–$1,500

168

$1,500–$2,000

111

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

0.2%31

2010–2019

2%291

2000–2009

3.9%561

1990–1999

5.5%792

1980–1989

4%572

1970–1979

14.6%2,088

1960–1969

10.7%1,531

1950–1959

14.7%2,098

1940–1949

6.6%939

1939 or earlier

37.8%5,401

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

77.3%9,614

Electricity

20.5%2,550

Bottled/LP Gas

1.7%206

Other

0.3%38

No Fuel

0.2%26

Wood

0.1%11

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$47,951

Mean Household Incomei

$61,690

Per Capita Incomei

$22,852

Poverty Ratei

19.1%

Unemploymenti

9.4%

Labor Forcei

14,522

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

5.6%691

$10K–$15K

7.2%900

$15K–$20K

8.7%1,085

$20K–$25K

5.5%687

$25K–$30K

6.8%842

$30K–$35K

3.8%471

$35K–$40K

3.4%429

$40K–$45K

6.3%790

$45K–$50K

5.2%648

$50K–$60K

7%866

$60K–$75K

10.5%1,310

$75K–$100K

12.9%1,606

$100K–$125K

6.6%823

$125K–$150K

3.1%391

$150K–$200K

6.2%766

$200K+

1.1%140

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

982

Residentsi

1,624

Avg. Tenant Renti

$357/mo

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers7 homes

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

Project Based Section 8405 homes94% occupied$336/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

202/PRAC76 homes99% occupied$467/mo rent

811/PRAC10 homes

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $47,951/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $14K/yr

65%

Very low income$14K–$24K/yr

30.3%

Low income$24K–$38K/yr

4.7%

Who Receives This Housing

74.7% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

13.4% of subsidized households are minority

12.3% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

57.9% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

13,028

Avg. Commutei

21 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

13,157

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

2,282(8% of civilian adults)