Demographic Profile for Marion County, Ohio

Marion County, Ohio had a population that was estimated at 65,932 in 2005. The estimated population has decreased, from the population in the year 2000 of 66,147. The decline signifies a decrease of -0.3 percent. Marion ranks 63 of 88 counties in terms of population growth in Ohio and the county ranks 2,360 of 3,141 counties in terms of population growth in the United States.

When calculating the total land area, Marion spans a total of 404 square miles. This area has a medium-low average population density of 163 persons per square mile. Other counties with similar densities in the US include: -- more densely populated -- Rockingham, NC (164 per sq. mile ), Florence, SC (164 per sq. mile ), Peach, GA (164 per sq. mile ), -- less densely populated -- Carbon, PA (163 per sq. mile ), Houston, AL (162 per sq. mile ), Ulster, NY (162 per sq. mile ).

From 2000, a low number of individual migrated to the Marion internationally. The international migration into Marion accounts for 0.1 percent of the total migration into the State of Ohio. This percent of international migration is low when analyzed against the base population in the year 2005 and compared to other counties across the US.

Marion County, Ohio has a population that is comprised of 91.1 percent White, 6.1 percent African American, 0.6 percent Asian, and 1.3 percent Hispanic. The area can be described as having a modest level of racial and ethnic diversity, with 8.0 percent of minorities in the 2005 population base. This is less than the State of Ohio percent of 15.5. Since 2000, Marion has increased the percent of minority population when 7.6 percent of the people were minorities.

In the year 2005, the population division of U.S. Census Bureau estimates the median age in Marion County, Ohio to be 38.3 years of age. The median age in Marion is greater than the median age for the State of Ohio of 37.6. Since 2000, the area has experienced an increase in the median, when the median age was 37.3 years of age. With a total of 22.9 percent of the population in the year 2005 being made up of individuals less than 18 years old, Marion can be understood as having a medium-low proportion of youths. The working age population group (18-64) has a medium-high presence of the 2005 population base, with 63.7 percent of the population within the age group. People 65 and older make up 13.4 percent of the population. When compared to other counties in the United States, this represents a medium-low percent of the population.

Datasource: Population Estimates Program, U.S. Bureau of the Census.

Housing Report for Marion County, Ohio

In Marion County, the census reported 27,194 housing units in the year 2005. This represents a growth in housing units, adding in all 759 housing units since the year 2001, or 2.9 percent.

Marion County had an owner-occupied dwelling median in 2005 of $91,000, according to the American Community Survey. This is less than the Ohio 2005 home value of $129,600 and less than median home value of $167,500 across the United States during the same year.

The owner-occupied dwellings in Marion County, Ohio have moderate increases since their reported values in 2000. The values have increased by $12,500, or 15.9 percent, since 2000 when they were valued at $78,500.

In the State of Ohio, Marion County stands 38 of 88 in terms of percentage growth in new housing structures. The county ranks 1,431 of 3,141, compared to change in residential structure growth in counties throughout the Unities States.

There seems to be a large amount of housing that is affordable in Marion County, Ohio. In 2005, 70.3 percent of owner-occupied dwellings were valued under $125k.

Marion County may be be described as having a small, but present percentage of homes that are high in price. In 2005, the American Community Survey reports that 0.8 percent of the homes were valued over $500,000.

Data Source: U.S. Census Bureau