Marion County

Marion County, OH, has a population of approximately 65,000. The demographics include around 89.4% White, 6.2% Black or African American, 1.1% Asian, and 3.3% Hispanic or Latino. The median age is about 40 years. The county features a gender distribution of roughly 54.3% male and 45.7% female. The median household income is around $46,000, with a poverty rate of approximately 14.2%. Educational attainment includes about 88% of residents with a high school diploma or higher, and roughly 17% with a bachelor's degree or higher.

As of 2023, Marion County, OH, has a median home value of around $110,000. The median rent is approximately $750 per month. Homeownership rate stands at about 64%, with 36% of residents renting. Single-family homes are the most common, comprising around 70% of the housing market. The vacancy rate is roughly 10%, indicating available homes for potential buyers and renters. Housing prices have risen by approximately 5% over the past year, reflecting a steady demand in the market.

Marion County, Ohio, holds various elections, including local, state, and federal contests. In the 2022 General Election, notable races included:

1. Governor:

   • Mike DeWine (R): 57.8%
   • Nan Whaley (D): 41.1%

2. U.S. Senate:

   • J.D. Vance (R): 53.2%
   • Tim Ryan (D): 46.8%

3. U.S. House of Representatives (4th District):

   • Jim Jordan (R): 66.2%
   • Tammy Wilson (D): 33.8%

4. State Senate (26th District):

   • Bill Reineke (R): 71.5%
   • Craig Swartz (D): 28.5%

5. State House of Representatives (86th District):

   • Tracy Richardson (R): 65.9%
   • Glendon Bowman (D): 34.1%

Local offices and ballot issues also appear, with detailed candidate and issue specifics available on the Marion County Board of Elections website. Voter turnout was approximately 47%.

In Marion County, OH, 85.6% of residents aged 25 and older have at least a high school diploma, and 14.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures are below the national averages, where 88.6% of Americans have completed high school and 33.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Ohio state averages align closely with national levels, with around 89.8% completing high school and 29.3% obtaining at least a bachelor's degree. Thus, Marion County falls short in educational attainment when compared to both state and national averages.

As of the latest data, Marion County, Ohio, shows a diverse employment landscape. The top industries in this region include manufacturing, healthcare, social assistance, retail trade, and educational services. Manufacturing leads with approximately 25% of the workforce, significantly higher than the national average of about 8.5% and the state average of around 16%. Healthcare and social assistance account for about 13% of employment, closely aligned with the national average of 13.5% and slightly below the Ohio state average of 14%. Retail trade employs approximately 11% of the county's workforce, compared to the national figure of 10% and the state average of 11%.

Unemployment rates in Marion County fluctuate but are generally close to the state and national averages. As of the most recent figures, Marion County had an unemployment rate of around 4.5%, compared to Ohio's 4.3% and the national rate of 4.1%.

As of the latest available data, the median household income in Marion County, Ohio, is approximately $46,500. This is notably lower than both the national median household income, which is around $68,700, and the Ohio state median household income, which stands at about $56,500.

These figures reflect disparities in economic conditions between Marion County and wider averages at both state and national levels.

As of the most recent data available, Marion County, Ohio, has a mixed crime profile. The overall crime rate in Marion is approximately 32.14 crimes per 1,000 residents annually. Here’s a breakdown of specific crime statistics:

The property crime rate of 28.36 per 1,000 residents is considerably higher than the national average, whereas the violent crime rate is slightly below national levels.

Sources: Local law enforcement and FBI crime data.