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Marion, OH

Founded 1822Marion CountyElev. 299 m
Population
35,771
Median home
$105,900
Disaster risk
Relatively Low
Public schools
21
Sex offenders
5

Overview

About Marion

Marion is a city in Ohio with about 35,771 residents. Marion was founded in 1822 and sits in Marion County. The median age is 38 and the median household income is $45,829. Homes carry a median value of $105,900, and about 56% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (79.4%). Around 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 20 minutes.

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

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
35,771
Median age
38
Median household income
$45,829
Per-capita income
$21,602
Poverty rate
22.1%
High-school grad or higher
86.8%
Bachelor's degree or higher
10.1%
Unemployment
9%
Avg. commute
20.2 min
Work from home
4.6%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White79.4%
Hispanic or Latino4.6%
Black8.8%
Asian0.3%
Workforce by occupation
Production, transportation & material moving31.8%
Service22.1%
Management, business, science & arts20.9%
Sales & office17.5%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance7.7%

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

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$105,900
Median gross rent
$848/mo
Owner-occupied
56.3%
Median year built
1954
Households
12,366
Avg. household size
2.46

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

Education

Schools

Schools: Mixed

Marion has 21 public schools — 9 elementary, 3 middle, 5 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 4 schools
Reading46%
Math57%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

Buckeye Community School - MarionHighGrades 9–12charter
Elgin High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Harding High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Pleasant High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Tri-Rivers Career CenterHighGrades 10–12
Elgin Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
Pleasant Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 5–8
Ulysses S. Grant Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
Benjamin Harrison Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades -1–5
Elgin Elementary SchoolElementary
George Washington Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades -1–5
Heritage Elementary SchoolElementary
James A. Garfield Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades -1–5
Pleasant Elementary SchoolElementary

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

Safety

Crime

violent crime7% above national
Marion412
Ohio316
United States386
↑ 69% higher than 2019
2019–2023
property crime21% below national
Marion1,549
Ohio1,801
United States1,952
↓ 38% lower than 2019
2019–2023

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 Low
Top hazards · Marion County
Strong windRelatively High
Cold waveRelatively Moderate
HailRelatively Moderate
Ice stormRelatively Moderate
LightningRelatively Moderate
Winter weatherRelatively Moderate

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

Context

Neighborhood info

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

Marion was founded in 1822 and sits in Marion County. Elevation ~299 m.

Map of Marion
Marion, OH
Where Marion is
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Historic places

12 on the National Register of Historic Places, incl. 1 National Historic Landmark.

Harding, Warren G., HouseHotel HardingMarion County CourthousePalace TheaterOld US Post OfficeSoldiers' and Sailors' Memorial ChapelKing, George W., Mansion--EtowahMarion Township Sub-District #8 School
Notable people from Marion
Florence HardingNorman ThomasDoug SharpHerbert WildmanEdgar BainAubrey HuffNan BrittonTaya ParkerJohn A. KeyDaniel Richard Crissinger
People searches in Marion
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Nearby cities
Delaware (22 mi)Dublin (33 mi)Mansfield (33 mi)Westerville (35 mi)Hilliard (39 mi)Upper Arlington (39 mi)

Registered sex offenders in Marion, OH (5)

Public sex-offender registry records for Marion, Ohio.

Joshua Adam Miller, 42
Marion · Marion County · 43302
Joseph Allen White, 30
Marion · 43302
William Glen Smith, 79
Marion · 43302
AKA X Glen
Robert Lee Miller, 83
Marion · 43302
AKA Robert L Miller, Bob Miller
Robert Eugene Jones, 74
Marion · 43302
AKA Robert L X, Robert F X

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Marion — frequently asked

What is the population of Marion, Ohio?
Marion has a population of about 35,771, 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 $105,900, and the median gross rent is $848/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Marion safe? What is the crime rate?
Marion Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 412 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 Marion County as "Relatively Low" overall, with top hazards including strong wind, cold wave, hail.
How many schools are in Marion?
Marion has 21 public schools (9 elementary, 3 middle, 5 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Marion?
Public registry data lists 5 registered sex offenders in or near Marion. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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