Our demographic snapshot reflects a growing, young population with an average median age well below the national average. Anchored by a strong family base, stable housing prices, and growing diversity, Marion is truly a city on the rise!
The median age of Marion, AR residents is 38.
The diversity index of Marion, AR is 61.0, meaning that there is a 61% chance that any two people selected out of 100 residents will be of different race or ethnicity from one another.
The average household income in Marion, AR is $105,713 and projected to be $117,723 in 2031. Per capita income is $40,542, projected to be $45,993 in 2031. 3.72% of households – 495 – have an income of $200,000 or higher. Average net worth is $1,025,039 and the average disposable income is $80,707.
There are 5,363 housing units in Marion, AR; 3,494 are owner-occupied, 1,580 are rented, and 289 are vacant. The average home value is $241,914, with 609 homes built in 2010 or later, and 43 built in 1939 or earlier.
There are 343 businesses in Marion, AR, employing 6,105 workers and pulling from a labor force of 6,797 age 16 and above. 499 workers commute into Marion, AR from outside the county or state. Key industries for the area include:
3,835 residents both live and work in/around Marion, AR. The average travel time is 22.3 minutes. 12.57% people have a commute of less than 5 minutes while 5.01% commute 90 minutes or more each way. Of commuters, 5,339 drive alone, 922 carpool, and 0 take public transportation. 10 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 526 residents work from home.
2,647 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 1,015 have associates degrees, 1,266 have bachelor’s degrees, and 948 hold a graduate or professional degree.
Source: ESRI, 2026-08-31
