Marion County, Kansas Demographics 2026

Name: Marion County, Kansas Demographics
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Marion County, Kansas has a population of 11,754, the 37th most populous county in Kansas. The median household income is $64,695 and the median home value is $124,200. The poverty rate is 9.2%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Marion County Quick Facts

Population 11,754

Median Household Income $64,695

Median Home Value $124,200

Poverty Rate 9.2%

Unemployment Rate 3.4%

Median Age 43.5 years

Homeownership Rate 81.3%

Affordability Ratio 1.9x

Bachelor's Degree+ 30.4%

High School Graduation 92.0%

Cities/Places 14

Population 11,754 37th of 105

Median Income $64,695 13% lower than state

Poverty Rate 9.2%

Unemployment 3.4%

How Marion County Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric	2019–2023	2020–2024	Change
Population	11,795	11,754	-0.3%
Median household income	$63,438	$64,695	+2.0%
Median home value	$114,400	$124,200	+8.6%

Median Household Income

Marion

$64,695

$74,275

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Marion

$124,200

$217,200

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 14.3%

$25K-$50K 19.5%

$50K-$100K 40.5%

$100K+ 25.7%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

3.8%

$10K-$15K

3.5%

$15K-$20K

3.8%

$20K-$25K

3.1%

$25K-$30K

4.4%

$30K-$35K

3.9%

$35K-$40K

3.6%

$40K-$45K

3.8%

$45K-$50K

3.9%

$50K-$60K

11.6%

$60K-$75K

13.2%

$75K-$100K

15.6%

$100K-$125K

8.6%

$125K-$150K

6.8%

$150K-$200K

5.5%

$200K+

4.8%

Employment

3.4% Unemployment Rate State: 3.9%|National: 5.2%

60.5% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 81.3%

Renter 18.7%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

1.9x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $727/mo 13.5% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

21.1%

18-34

19.8%

35-54

20.9%

55-74

27.3%

75+

10.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Very Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 45 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Marion County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Hillsboro	2,700	$63,462	8.9%	$120,500
Marion	1,746	$58,387	11.1%	$108,500
Peabody	1,196	$54,653	15.2%	$77,800
Goessel	600	$50,417	8.4%	$103,000
Florence	522	$30,313	24.9%	$38,500
Burns	297	$42,292	13.8%	$57,400
Tampa	201	$66,250	2.5%	$59,300
Lehigh	182	$78,542	8.2%	$85,000
Lincolnville	181	$55,500	12.2%	$71,900
Durham	83	$70,313	4.8%	$53,300
Ramona	76	$87,500	17.1%	$81,300
Pilsen	51	N/A	0.0%	N/A
Lost Springs	27	$43,438	0.0%	N/A
Eastshore	20	$56,103	0.0%	$203,100

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Population Overview

Marion County is located in Kansas with a total population of 11,754. It is the 37th most populous county out of 105 in Kansas. The county encompasses 14 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Marion County is 43.5 years. This is 16% higher than the state median of 37.4 years. 10.9% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Marion County is $64,695. This is 13% lower than the state median of $74,275. It is also 20% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 9.2%. This is 19% lower than the state poverty rate of 11.3%. The unemployment rate is 3.4%. This is 12% lower than the state rate of 3.9%. The median home value is $124,200. Housing costs are 43% lower than the state median of $217,200. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.9x, Marion County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 81.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 21% higher than the state average of 67.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

Marion County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 90.9% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 4.2%. The Black or African American population (0.9%) is well below the state average of 5.1%. The Hispanic or Latino population (4.2%) is well below the state average of 13.6%. The Asian population (0.4%) is well below the state average of 2.9%.

Education

30.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 15% lower than the state rate of 35.6%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 92.0%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Marion County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Kansas and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Marion County, Kansas?

Marion County has a population of 11,754, making it the 37th most populous county in Kansas.

What is the median income in Marion County?

The median household income in Marion County is $64,695 with a poverty rate of 9.2%.

How many cities are in Marion County, Kansas?

Marion County contains 14 Census-designated places.