Demographics & People — Marion, Ohio
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 35,771 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~35,400 |
| Median Age | 39.0 |
| Total Households | 12,366 |
| Family Households | 7,075 |
| Average Household Size | 2.46 |
| Diversity Index | 0.2668 (somewhat diverse) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 28,981 |
| Black or African American | 3,329 |
| Asian | 175 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,637 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| Unclassified or not reported | 10,489 |
| Other groups | 7,793 |
| German | 7,423 |
| English | 4,794 |
| Irish | 4,576 |
| American | 3,290 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 1,623 |
| Italian | 981 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 808 |
| Scottish | 746 |
Language
| English Only | 32,448 |
| Spanish | 776 |
| Population 5+ | 33,771 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 2,174 |
| Population 18+ | 28,565 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 21.0 minutes |
| Work from Home | 4.0% |
| Commuter Profile | N/A |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Marion, Ohio.