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Marion, AR

Crittenden CountyElev. 69 m
Population
13,641
Median home
$206,300
Disaster risk
Relatively Moderate
Public schools
4
Sex offenders
0

Overview

About Marion

Marion is a city in Arkansas with about 13,641 residents. Marion sits in Crittenden County. The median age is 34.6 and the median household income is $80,637. Homes carry a median value of $206,300, and about 70% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (51.8%). Around 25% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 22 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
13,641
Median age
34.6
Median household income
$80,637
Per-capita income
$38,116
Poverty rate
8.1%
High-school grad or higher
93.6%
Bachelor's degree or higher
24.5%
Unemployment
2.9%
Avg. commute
21.8 min
Work from home
6.5%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White51.8%
Hispanic or Latino3.7%
Black36.2%
Asian1.4%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts41.3%
Sales & office21.4%
Production, transportation & material moving18%
Service13.4%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance5.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$206,300
Median gross rent
$1,058/mo
Owner-occupied
70.4%
Median year built
1999
Households
5,056
Avg. household size
2.67

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Below average

Marion has 4 public schools2 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 1 school
Reading37%
Math27%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

MARION HIGH SCHOOLHighGrades 1012
MARION JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOLMiddleGrades 79
HERBERT CARTER GLOBAL COMMUNITY MAGNET SCHOOLElementary
MARION MATH SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY MAGNET SCHOOLElementary

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime63% above national
Marion629
Arkansas630
United States386
36% lower than 2019
20192023
property crime39% above national
Marion2,723
Arkansas2,278
United States1,952
12% lower than 2019
20192023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Marion Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Marion.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively Moderate
Top hazards · Crittenden County
Ice stormRelatively High
Cold waveRelatively Moderate
DroughtRelatively Moderate
EarthquakeRelatively Moderate
Heat waveRelatively Moderate
LightningRelatively Moderate

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Marion is in Crittenden County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Marion sits in Crittenden County. Elevation ~69 m.

Population trend
15K013,64118802024
Map of Marion
Marion, AR
Where Marion is
Little RockFayettevilleFort SmithSpringdaleJonesboroRogersMarion
Historic places

2 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Crittenden County Bank and Trust CompanyCrittenden County Courthouse
Notable people from Marion
Benjamin BrownFrank G. SmithRay BrownStan AdamsChuck Walker
People searches in Marion
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Nearby cities
West Memphis (4 mi)Forrest (36 mi)Jonesboro (50 mi)Helena-West Helena (52 mi)Blytheville (53 mi)Paragould (61 mi)

Common questions

Marion — frequently asked

What is the population of Marion, Arkansas?
Marion has a population of about 13,641, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Marion?
The median home value in Marion is $206,300, and the median gross rent is $1,058/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Marion safe? What is the crime rate?
Marion Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 629 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — higher than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Marion face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Crittenden County as "Relatively Moderate" overall, with top hazards including ice storm, cold wave, drought.
How many schools are in Marion?
Marion has 4 public schools (2 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Marion?
Public registry data lists 0 registered sex offenders in or near Marion. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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