Marion County, IA

County

Cities in Marion County

Neighborhoods in Marion County

Flagler / Colonial Terrace Mobile Home Park

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Demographics of Marion

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

32.2%

Households with Children

30.3%

School Enrollment K-12

4,051

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 5.2%
School Age (5-17): 17.9%
Young Adults (18-34): 20.7%
Working Age (35-54): 23.5%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 13.4%
Seniors (65+): 19.4%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 5.2%
High School / GED: 33.7%
Some College or Associate's: 29.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 32.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 24.2%
Single Parents: 6.1%
Couples & Adults: 38.3%
Living Alone: 31.5%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 93.3%
Hispanic or Latino: 2.3%
Asian: 1.4%
Black or African American: 0.4%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 2.5%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.0%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 49.6%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.0%
Other White: 50.4%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 78.1%
Born in Other U.S. State: 19.2%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 0.6%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 1.3%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 0.8%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 96.7%
Spanish: 1.4%
European & Indo-European: 1.1%
East & Southeast Asian: 0.8%
Arabic: 0.0%
Other: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 2.6%
Elementary (1-4): 4.7%
Middle School (5-8): 6.3%
High School (9-12): 6.0%
College / Graduate: 6.8%
Not Enrolled: 73.6%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources