Marion County , Kentucky

Population: 19,680 residents · 2023 Census ACS

Income $55,404 Home $158,700 Rent $731/mo
Page updated: · Data vintage: CDC PLACES 2023 · FEMA NRI v1.20
Sources: CDC PLACES·FEMA NRI·Census ACS · Methodology

Across 19,680 residents, Marion County tracks on the more affordable end of national norms — useful as a comparison anchor for Kentucky and neighboring counties alike.

$55,404
Median Income
household
$158,700
Home Value
median
$731/mo
Monthly Rent
median gross
N/A
Unemployment
rate

Income & Housing

Median Household Income $55,404
Per Capita Income $27,866
Poverty Rate 19.5%
Median Home Value $158,700
Median Gross Rent $731/mo
Owner Occupied 77.3%
Renter Occupied 22.7%

Demographics & Education

Total Population 19,680
Median Age 39.6 yrs
Bachelor's or Higher 12.7%

Natural Hazard Risk

FEMA National Risk Index · county-level scores

Very Low

Overall risk score: 30.2  ·  30th national percentile

🌪️ Tornado
61.90
🌀 Hurricane
37.05
🔥 Wildfire
11.13
❄️ Winter Storm
56.75
🌍 Earthquake
60.56
☀️ Drought
29.80

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