In 2022, Marion, NC had a population of 44.6k people with a median age of 44.3 and a median household income of $53,532. Between 2021 and 2022 the population of Marion, NC grew from 44,527 to 44,629, a 0.229% increase and its median household income grew from $50,615 to $53,532, a 5.76% increase.
The 5 largest ethnic groups in Marion, NC are White (Non-Hispanic) (86.7%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (3.63%), White (Hispanic) (2.32%), Other (Hispanic) (2.27%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (1.81%).
None of the households in Marion, NC reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.
97.2% of the residents in Marion, NC are U.S. citizens.
The largest universities in Marion, NC are McDowell Technical Community College (342 degrees awarded in 2022).
In 2022, the median property value in Marion, NC was $153,300, and the homeownership rate was 73.4%.
Most people in Marion, NC drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 24.6 minutes. The average car ownership in Marion, NC was 2 cars per household.
Marion, NC borders Asheville, NC, Forest City, NC, and Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC.
