Marion, AR
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics

Demographics | Crime | Cost Of Living
Updated: 2023-10-17

Living In Marion, Arkansas Summary

Life in Marion research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Marion over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Marion:

  • The population in Marion is 13,624.

  • The median home value in Marion is $169,300.

  • The median income in Marion is $80,170.

  • The cost of living in Marion is 85 which is 0.8x lower than the national average.

  • The median rent in Marion is $917.

  • The unemployment rate in Marion is 4.9%.

  • The poverty rate in Marion is 6.9%.

Marion SnackAbility

7
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
8/10
Housing
7
Affordability
9
Diversity
9
Safety
3
Amenities
7
Education
8
Commute
8.5

Marion, AR Crime Report

474
Total Crimes
3,484.8
Total Crimes / 100k People
49.93%
Above National Average
Statistic Count
Raw
Marion
/ 100k People
Arkansas
/ 100k People
National
/ 100k People
Total Crimes Per 100K 474 3,484.8 3,285.3 2,324.2
Violent Crime 96 705.8 671.9 369.8
Murder 2 14.7 10.6 6.3
Robbery 5 36.8 52.0 66.1
Aggravated Assault 81 595.5 535.8 268.2
Property Crime 378 2,779.0 2,613.4 1,954.4
Burglary 74 544.0 523.1 269.8
Larceny 268 1,970.3 1,828.5 1,401.9
Car Theft 36 264.7 261.8 282.7

Marion, AR Cost Of Living

85
Marion's Overall Cost Of Living
0.8x
Lower Than The National Average
Living Expense Marion Arkansas National Average
Overall 85 90 100
Services 92 98 100
Groceries 90 94 100
Health 83 85 100
Housing 78 76 100
Transportation 88 90 100
Utilities 90 95 100

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Rankings for Marion in Arkansas

Map Of Marion, AR

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Population over time in Marion

Year Population % Change
2021 12,371 -0.6%
2020 12,447 -0.2%
2019 12,467 1.2%
2018 12,323 -0.0%
2017 12,328 -0.2%
2016 12,354 0.3%
2015 12,311 1.2%
2014 12,166 1.8%
2013 11,955 2.2%
2012 11,693 -

Race / Ethnicity in Marion

White
53.0% (7,225)
African American
33.7% (4,589)
American Indian
0.6% (81)
Asian
1.6% (213)
Hawaiian
0.0% (0)
Other
0.0% (0)
Two Or More
7.5% (1,020)
Hispanic
3.6% (496)
Race Marion AR USA
White 53.0% 70.6% 59.4%
African American 33.7% 15.2% 12.2%
American Indian 0.6% 0.5% 0.6%
Asian 1.6% 1.5% 5.6%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.3% 0.2%
Other 0.0% 0.2% 0.4%
Two Or More 7.5% 3.8% 3.2%
Hispanic 3.6% 7.9% 18.4%

Gender in Marion

Female
49.0% (6,678)
Male
51.0% (6,946)
Gender Marion AR USA
Female 49.0% 50.7% 50.5%
Male 51.0% 49.3% 49.5%

Highest level of educational attainment in Marion for adults over 25

< 9th Grade
2.0% (272)
9-12th Grade
5.0% (681)
High School / GED
29.0% (3,950)
Some College
27.0% (3,678)
Associate's Degree
11.0% (1,498)
Bachelor's Degree
16.0% (2,179)
Master's Degree
8.0% (1,089)
Professional Degree
1.0% (136)
Doctorate Degree
1.0% (136)
Education Marion AR USA
< 9th Grade 2.0% 4.0% 5.0%
9-12th Grade 5.0% 8.0% 6.0%
High School / GED 29.0% 34.0% 26.0%
Some College 27.0% 22.0% 20.0%
Associate's Degree 11.0% 8.0% 9.0%
Bachelor's Degree 16.0% 16.0% 21.0%
Master's Degree 8.0% 6.0% 9.0%
Professional Degree 1.0% 1.0% 2.0%
Doctorate Degree 1.0% 1.0% 2.0%

Household Income For Marion, Arkansas

Less than $10,000
2.4% (32,543)
$10,000 to $14,999
2.4% (33,094)
$15,000 to $24,999
4.4% (59,570)
$25,000 to $34,999
6.3% (85,770)
$35,000 to $49,999
14.2% (193,880)
$50,000 to $74,999
16.4% (223,389)
$75,000 to $99,999
16.3% (221,458)
$100,000 to $149,999
23.7% (322,949)
$150,000 to $199,999
6.9% (94,044)
$200,000 or more
7.0% (95,698)
Income Marion AR USA
Less than $10,000 2.4% 6.8% 5.5%
$10,000 to $14,999 2.4% 5.4% 3.9%
$15,000 to $24,999 4.4% 11.1% 7.8%
$25,000 to $34,999 6.3% 11.0% 8.2%
$35,000 to $49,999 14.2% 13.9% 11.4%
$50,000 to $74,999 16.4% 18.1% 16.8%
$75,000 to $99,999 16.3% 11.9% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 23.7% 12.6% 16.3%
$150,000 to $199,999 6.9% 4.7% 7.8%
$200,000 or more 7.0% 4.5% 9.5%

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