Marion, SD

City

Nearby Neighborhoods in Marion

Stanley Corner / Rumpus Ridge

Turkey Ridge / Hooker

Wolf Creek Hutterite Colony / Old Elm Spring Hutterite Colony

Country Estates Subdivision / Pumpkin Center

Unityville / Golden View Colony

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

Demographics of Marion

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

18.8%

Households with Children

28.6%

School Enrollment K-12

100

Age Distribution

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

Early Childhood (0-4): 2.9%
School Age (5-17): 18.3%
Young Adults (18-34): 14.3%
Working Age (35-54): 19.3%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 11.7%
Seniors (65+): 33.6%

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: 10.5%
High School / GED: 36.4%
Some College or Associate's: 34.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 18.8%

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: 21.6%
Single Parents: 7.0%
Couples & Adults: 33.1%
Living Alone: 38.4%

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: 93.1%
Hispanic or Latino: 1.2%
Asian: 0.0%
Black or African American: 0.0%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 4.5%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.0%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 1.2%

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: 49.0%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.0%
Other White: 51.0%

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: 73.3%
Born in Other U.S. State: 26.1%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 0.4%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 0.2%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 0.0%

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: 98.3%
Spanish: 0.0%
European & Indo-European: 1.7%
East & Southeast Asian: 0.0%
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: 2.1%
Elementary (1-4): 3.8%
Middle School (5-8): 5.6%
High School (9-12): 3.5%
College / Graduate: 1.4%
Not Enrolled: 83.5%

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