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Marion, KY
City in Crittenden County, Kentucky.
Population
2,886
Land area
3.6sq mi
People per sq mi
794
ZIP codes
0
Marion and its ZIP codes
Marion at a glance
- Marion is about 6.9 times as dense as Kentucky as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $39,414 a year, 38% less than the Kentucky figure of $63,726.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $97,300 (53% below Kentucky) and median rent is $688 a month.
Local data for Marion, KY
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Marion, KY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$39,414
Poverty rate
25.1%
Median home value
$97,300
Median rent
$688/mo
Homeownership
71.3%
Bachelor's or higher
13.5%
Median age
45.5
Average commute
23.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (502), German Americans (313), Mexican Americans (103).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Crittenden County. PPP loans are for Marion.
Unemployment rate
4.6%
Aug 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$43,326
1,917 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$46,735
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$60M
FY 2026, $6,670 per person
How people get to work
Marion, KY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone60.4%
- Carpooled30.1%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home9.5%
Average one-way commute: 23.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Marion, KY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
600
Countywide, mostly dense fog
Flood insurance policies
13
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 25°F
48.5 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Cities near Marion
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| CrayneCensus-designated place | 4.1 mi | 1.1 |
| FredoniaCity | 8.6 mi | 0.6 |
| SalemCity | 9.7 mi | 0.9 |
| Cave-In-Rock, ILVillage | 10 mi | 0.4 |
| ToluCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.3 |
| Elizabethtown, ILVillage | 14 mi | 0.7 |
| Rosiclare, ILCity | 16 mi | 1.9 |
| SturgisCity | 16 mi | 1.6 |
| BurnaCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 1.3 |
| WheatcroftCity | 16 mi | 0.2 |
| CarrsvilleCity | 17 mi | 0.1 |
| ClayCity | 18 mi | 0.9 |
| KuttawaCity | 18 mi | 2.2 |
| EddyvilleCity | 18 mi | 6.9 |
| ProvidenceCity | 19 mi | 6 |
| PrincetonCity | 20 mi | 9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Marion, KY in?
- Marion is in Crittenden County, Kentucky.
- What is the population of Marion, KY?
- About 2,886 people live in Marion, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Marion?
- Nearby places include Crayne (4.1 mi), Fredonia (8.6 mi), Salem (9.7 mi), Cave-In-Rock, IL (10 mi), Tolu (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023