Demographics & People — Marion, Iowa
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 41,690 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~42,400 |
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| Median Age | 40.6 |
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| Total Households | 16,744 |
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| Family Households | 11,146 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.47 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.1521 (relatively homogeneous) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 37,174 |
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| Black or African American | 1,144 |
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| Asian | 761 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 1,345 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| German | 15,213 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 9,348 |
| Irish | 6,033 |
| Other groups | 4,996 |
| English | 4,869 |
| Norwegian | 2,877 |
| Czech | 2,058 |
| American | 1,531 |
| Swedish | 1,478 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 1,371 |
Language
| English Only | 37,346 |
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| Spanish | 504 |
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| Population 5+ | 38,785 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 2,045 |
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| Population 18+ | 31,076 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 19.2 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 19.3% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Marion, Iowa.
