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Marion Community Unit School District 2
Marion Community Unit School District 2 is a unified school district in Illinois with a community population of 28,215. The median household income is $71,060 and the median age is 42.7.
28,215
Population
182
People / sq mi
$71,060
Median Income
42.7
Median Age
Marion Community Unit School District 2 covers 155 sq mi of land at 182.4 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 87.6% |
| Black or African American | 0.0% |
| Asian | 59.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$71,060
Median Household Income
$38,394
Per Capita Income
9.5%
Poverty Rate
2.4%
Unemployment
Housing
$178,100
Median Home Value
$925
Median Rent
71.4%
Homeownership
Education Attainment
92.6%
High School+
27.5%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Marion Community Unit School District 2 serves a community with a population of 28,215 according to the latest Census ACS 5-Year estimates. This unified school district is located in Illinois.
The median household income in Marion Community Unit School District 2 is $71,060, with a per capita income of $38,394. The poverty rate is 9.5%.
Marion Community Unit School District 2 is 87.6% White, 0.0% Black or African American, 59.3% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.
In Marion Community Unit School District 2, 92.6% of adults have a high school diploma or higher, and 27.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, per Census ACS estimates.
The median home value in Marion Community Unit School District 2 is $178,100, with a median rent of $925. The homeownership rate is 71.4%.
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Data for Marion Community Unit School District 2 from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Land area from Census Gazetteer files. This is a unified school district (GEOID: 1724600).
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.