Census ACS · #520 μSA
Marion Metro Area
The Marion, Oh Micropolitan Statistical Area has 65,145 residents. The median household income is $57,306 and the median home value is $146,200.
65,145
Population
161
People / sq mi
$57,306
Median Income
$146,200
Median Home Value
The Marion CBSA covers 404 sq mi of land at 161.3 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 87.6% |
| Black or African American | 5.2% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.2% |
Economy & Income
$57,306
Median Household Income
$30,491
Per Capita Income
10.3%
Poverty Rate
3.2%
Unemployment
Housing
$146,200
Median Home Value
$850
Median Rent
67.8%
Homeownership
Education
89.1%
High School+
13.7%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.6%
Drive Alone
5.9%
Work From Home
23.9 min
Avg Commute
15.1%
Foreign Born
Marion spans this state
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Marion, Oh Micropolitan Statistical Area has a population of 65,145 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates, making it the #520 largest CBSA in the US.
The median household income in the Marion metro area is $57,306, with a per capita income of $30,491.
The Marion, Oh CBSA spans the state of Ohio.
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Data for the Marion, Oh CBSA (32020) from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Core-Based Statistical Areas combine cities, suburbs, and surrounding counties tied together by commuting patterns.
Educational attainment is the headline number in Marion: 13.7% of adults 25 and older have a four-year degree. With 65,145 residents, Marion is a metro area in OH.
The typical household earns $57,306, below the US median of $78,538. Poverty runs at 10.3%, below the national 12.4%. Homes are comparatively cheap — a median value of $146,200, with typical rent around $850.
College credentials are comparatively rare here: just 13.7%, below the national 35.0%.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.