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, WI Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

1,238

Median Agei

36.5

Race & Ethnicityi

White

91%1,126

Two or More

4.6%57

Hispanic/Latino

4%50

Asian

0.4%5

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

5.3%43

High School Diploma

37.3%303

Some College (<1 yr)

8.7%71

Some College (1+ yr)

8.5%69

Associate's Degree

17.5%142

Bachelor's Degree

7.7%63

Master's Degree

3.6%29

HS or Higher

88.6%

BA or Higher

11.3%

Graduate+

3.6%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$104,200

Median Renti

$754

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

60%332

Renter-Occupied

40%221

Total Units

617

Homeownership

60%

Vacancy Rate

10.4%

Home Values

Under $50K

14.5%48

$50K–$100K

33.1%110

$100K–$150K

22.9%76

$150K–$200K

22.3%74

$200K–$300K

6.3%21

$300K–$500K

0.9%3

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$60,521

Mean Household Incomei

$69,724

Per Capita Incomei

$30,827

Poverty Ratei

19.3%

Unemploymenti

2.2%

Labor Forcei

739

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

2%11

$10K–$15K

9.2%51

$15K–$20K

4.7%26

$20K–$25K

5.4%30

$25K–$30K

4.7%26

$30K–$35K

6.1%34

$35K–$40K

2.4%13

$40K–$45K

0.5%3

$45K–$50K

4.7%26

$50K–$60K

9.8%54

$60K–$75K

6.1%34

$75K–$100K

17.2%95

$100K–$125K

16.8%93

$125K–$150K

5.1%28

$150K–$200K

4.3%24

$200K+

0.9%5

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

Residentsi

Avg. Tenant Renti

$351/mo

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers4 homes

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

Project Based Section 820 homes96% occupied$351/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $60,521/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $18K/yr

85%

Very low income$18K–$30K/yr

15%

Who Receives This Housing

70% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

15% of subsidized households are minority

50% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

60% 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

151.2%

By Region

Top Countries

Germany

China

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

707

Avg. Commutei

23.8 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

723

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

46(4.7% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

89.3%Insured

10.7%Uninsured