Census ACS · #668 μSA
Marion Metro Area
The Marion, Nc Micropolitan Statistical Area has 44,679 residents. The median household income is $55,527 and the median home value is $168,300.
44,679
Population
102
People / sq mi
$55,527
Median Income
$168,300
Median Home Value
The Marion CBSA covers 440 sq mi of land at 101.6 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 88.5% |
| Black or African American | 3.9% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.1% |
Economy & Income
$55,527
Median Household Income
$29,555
Per Capita Income
9.2%
Poverty Rate
2.5%
Unemployment
Housing
$168,300
Median Home Value
$741
Median Rent
74.0%
Homeownership
Education
86.1%
High School+
17.6%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.0%
Drive Alone
5.3%
Work From Home
24.9 min
Avg Commute
23.0%
Foreign Born
Marion spans this state
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Marion, Nc Micropolitan Statistical Area has a population of 44,679 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates, making it the #668 largest CBSA in the US.
The median household income in the Marion metro area is $55,527, with a per capita income of $29,555.
The Marion, Nc CBSA spans the state of North Carolina.
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Data for the Marion, Nc CBSA (32000) from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Core-Based Statistical Areas combine cities, suburbs, and surrounding counties tied together by commuting patterns.
Age is the most distinctive thing about Marion: a median age of 44.3, older than the national median. With 44,679 residents, Marion is a metro area in NC.
Earnings trail the nation, with the median household making $55,527, below the US median of $78,538. Poverty runs at 9.2%, below the national 12.4%. Homes carry a median value of $168,300, with typical rent around $741.
Degree attainment is on the lower side for US metro areas: 17.6% of adults hold a bachelor’s degree, below the national 35.0%.
The age structure shapes everything downstream in Marion — from housing demand to the mix of working-age earners reflected in the income figures above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.