Marion County, Illinois

Total Population: 37,294

County Seat: Salem

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Median Home Value

$100,100

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$60,839

Across all households

Median Age

41.3 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

17.3%

Adults 25 and older

Nearby Counties

Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)89.6%
Black (Non-Hispanic)4.2%
Two or More Races2.8%
Hispanic or Latino2.1%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)0.7%
Other Race0.6%

Under 18 Years

23.6%

65 Years and Over

19.8%

Male

49.1%

Female

50.8%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

99.1%

No Health Insurance

6.6%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

90.3%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

17.3%

Enrolled in College (18+)

4.4%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$60,839

Mean Household Income

$76,720

Per Capita Income

$32,199

Unemployment Rate (16+)

6.4%

In Labor Force (19–64)

75.7%

SNAP / Food Stamps

19.6%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$100,100

Median Rent

$771/mo

Total Housing Units

17,379

Owner-Occupied

74.5%

Renter-Occupied

25.5%

Vacancy Rate

11.0%

Married Couple Households

45.5%

Cohabiting Couple Households

7.2%

Male Householder, No Partner

20.1%

Female Householder, No Partner

27.2%

Average Household Size

2.36

Broadband Internet Access

84.9%

Housing Built Since 2010

5.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 17121.