Census ACS · #506 μSA
Marion Metro Area
The Marion-Herrin, Il Micropolitan Statistical Area has 66,902 residents. The median household income is $65,521 and the median home value is $145,600.
66,902
Population
159
People / sq mi
$65,521
Median Income
$145,600
Median Home Value
The Marion CBSA covers 420 sq mi of land at 159.2 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 89.2% |
| Black or African American | 3.5% |
| Asian | 0.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.1% |
Economy & Income
$65,521
Median Household Income
$37,096
Per Capita Income
10.1%
Poverty Rate
2.5%
Unemployment
Housing
$145,600
Median Home Value
$897
Median Rent
71.1%
Homeownership
Education
92.4%
High School+
27.5%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.3%
Drive Alone
8.6%
Work From Home
23.2 min
Avg Commute
21.1%
Foreign Born
Marion spans this state
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Marion-Herrin, Il Micropolitan Statistical Area has a population of 66,902 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates, making it the #506 largest CBSA in the US.
The median household income in the Marion metro area is $65,521, with a per capita income of $37,096.
The Marion-Herrin, Il CBSA spans the state of Illinois.
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Data for the Marion-Herrin, Il CBSA (32060) from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Core-Based Statistical Areas combine cities, suburbs, and surrounding counties tied together by commuting patterns.
In Marion, home values do the distinguishing — a median of $145,600. Marion is a metro area in IL with a population of 66,902.
Median household income is $65,521, below the US median of $78,538. About 10.1% of residents live below the federal poverty level, below the national 12.4%. Property is affordable here, the median home worth $145,600, with typical rent around $897.
Roughly 27.5% of adults have a bachelor’s, below the national 35.0%.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.