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Marion, OH
City in Marion County, Ohio.
Population
35,669
Land area
13sq mi
People per sq mi
2,751
ZIP codes
0
Marion and its ZIP codes
Marion at a glance
- Marion is about 9.5 times as dense as Ohio as a whole.
- It is the 38th most populous of 1,264 cities and towns in Ohio.
- Households here earn a median of $47,951 a year, 33% less than the Ohio figure of $71,389.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $119,500 (44% below Ohio) and median rent is $856 a month.
Local data for Marion, OH
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Marion, OH, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$47,951
Poverty rate
22.4%
Median home value
$119,500
Median rent
$856/mo
Homeownership
57.2%
Bachelor's or higher
10.5%
Median age
39.0
Average commute
21.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (7,144), Irish Americans (4,582), Italian Americans (687).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Marion County. PPP loans are for Marion.
Unemployment rate
3.7%
Sep 2026, -0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$56,200
23,441 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$47,315
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$384M
FY 2026, $5,873 per person
How people get to work
Marion, OH, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone79.5%
- Carpooled12.1%
- Public transit1.2%
- Walked1.2%
- Bicycle0.4%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.5%
- Worked from home4.0%
Average one-way commute: 21.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Marion, OH, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
390
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
183
0.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 18°F
39.4 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone10 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Marion, OH, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
45.7%
U.S. 33.3% +12.4 pts
Diabetes
15.0%
U.S. 12.1% +2.9 pts
Smoking
21.8%
U.S. 12.8% +9.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.8%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
Cities near Marion
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Green CampVillage | 6.7 mi | 0.3 |
| MorralVillage | 7.7 mi | 2.7 |
| CaledoniaVillage | 8.4 mi | 0.2 |
| New BloomingtonVillage | 10 mi | 0.4 |
| WaldoVillage | 10 mi | 0.6 |
| ProspectVillage | 11 mi | 0.7 |
| HarpsterVillage | 12 mi | 2 |
| La RueVillage | 14 mi | 0.5 |
| EdisonVillage | 14 mi | 0.3 |
| CardingtonVillage | 14 mi | 2 |
| NevadaVillage | 14 mi | 1 |
| RadnorCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.7 |
| RichwoodVillage | 15 mi | 1.2 |
| Mount GileadVillage | 15 mi | 3.4 |
| IberiaCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 3.9 |
| MarseillesVillage | 16 mi | 0.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Marion, OH in?
- Marion is in Marion County, Ohio.
- What is the population of Marion, OH?
- About 35,669 people live in Marion, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Marion?
- Nearby places include Green Camp (6.7 mi), Morral (7.7 mi), Caledonia (8.4 mi), New Bloomington (10 mi), Waldo (10 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023