#  Marion, Virginia Population History 1990 - 2021

#### What is the current population of Marion?

Based on the latest 2022 data from the US census, the current population of Marion is 5,762. Marion, Virginia is the 4,435th largest city in the US. 

### Contents

» Geography

» Population Facts

» Demographics

» Income & Labor Statistics

» Housing & Rent Statistics

» Population By Year

### Marion Geography 

#### What county is Marion, Virginia in?

Marion is located entirely in Smyth County. 

#### What is the size of Marion, Virginia in square miles?

Marion has an area of 4.1 square miles. 

### Marion Population Facts 

#### What was the peak population of Marion?

The peak population of Marion was in 1990, when its population was 6,847. In 1990, Marion was the 3,293rd largest city in the US; now its fallen to the 4,435th largest city in the US. Marion is currently  15.8% smaller  than it was in 1990. 

#### How quickly is Marion shrinking?

Marion has shrunk 9.1% since the year 2000. Marion, Virginia's growth is extremely below average. 85% of similarly sized cities are growing faster since 2000. 

#### What is the population density of Marion, Virginia?

Marion has a population density of 1,447.5 people per square mile. 

### Marion Demographics 

#### What is the voting age population of Marion, Virginia?

The total voting age population of Marion, Virginia, meaning US citizens 18 or older, is 4,549. The voting age population is 47.3% male and 52.7% female. 

#### What percentage of Marion, Virginia residents are senior citizens?

According to the latest census statistics, 21.8% of the residents of Marion are 65 or older. 

#### What are the racial demographics of Marion, Virginia?

The racial demographics of Marion are 89.0% White, 8.4% Black, 1.6% Two or more races, 0.9% Asian and 0.1% Other. Additionally, 1.6% of the population identifies as Hispanic.

#### What percentage of Marion, Virginia residents are below the poverty line?

In Marion, 25.1% of residents have an income below the poverty line, and the child poverty rate is 22.1%. On a per-household basis, 13.7% of families are below the poverty line in Marion. 

#### What percentage of Marion, Virginia residents are in the labor force?

Among those aged 16 and older, 44.5% of Marion residents are in the labor force. 

#### What are the education levels among Marion, Virginia residents?

Among the adult population 25 years old and over, 81.0% of Marion residents have at least a high school degree or equivalent, 16.1% have a bachelor's degree and 5.7% have a graduate or professional degree. 

#### What percentage of Marion, Virginia residents speak a non-English language at home?

Among Marion residents aged 5 and older, 2.0% of them speak a non-English language at home. Broken down by language: 1.4% of residents speak Spanish at home, 0.4% speak an Indo-European language, and 0.1% speak an Asian language. 

### Marion Income & Labor Statistics 

#### What is the unemployment rate in Marion, Virginia?

The unemployment rate in Marion is 6.8%, which is calculated among residents aged 16 or older who are in the labor force. 

#### What percentage of Marion, Virginia residents work for the government?

In Marion, 20.2% of the residents in the non-military labor force are employed by the local, state and federal government. 

#### What is the median income in Marion, Virginia?

The median household income in Marion is $31,544.

### Marion Housing & Rent Statistics 

#### What percentage of housing units are owner-occupied in Marion, Virginia?

In Marion, 52.0% of housing units are occupied by their owners. 

#### What percentage of housing units are rented in Marion, Virginia?

Renters occupy 48.0% of housing units in Marion. 

#### What percentage of Marion, Virginia housing units were built before 1940?

Of all the housing units in Marion, 18.5% of them were build before 1940. 

#### What percentage of Marion, Virginia housing units were built after 2000?

In Marion, 2.5% of the total housing units were built after the year 2000. 

#### What is the median monthly rent in Marion, Virginia?

The median gross monthly rent payment for renters in Marion is $613. 

#### What percentage of households in Marion, Virginia have broadband internet?

In Marion, 61.7% of households have an active broadband internet connection. 

## Marion Population By Year

Year | Population | Rank in US  
---|---|---  
2021 | 5,762 | 4,435  
2020 | 5,813 | 4,403  
2019 | 5,559 | 4,467  
2018 | 5,634 | 4,423  
2017 | 5,659 | 4,402  
2016 | 5,855 | 4,312  
2015 | 5,957 | 4,259  
2014 | 5,875 | 4,280  
2013 | 5,905 | 4,253  
2012 | 5,869 | 4,253  
2011 | 5,932 | 4,209  
2010 | 5,968 | 4,174  
2000 | 6,339 | 3,807  
1990 | 6,847 | 3,293  
  
## Similarly Sized Cities In US

US Rank | Name | Population | Growth  
2000-2021  
---|---|---|---  
4425 |  Dripping Springs, Texas  |  5,787  |  270.2%   
4426 |  Paola, Kansas  |  5,786  |  14.5%   
4427 |  Washingtonville, New York  |  5,783  |  -1.8%   
4428 |  Walkertown, North Carolina  |  5,781  |  38.9%   
4429 |  Dos Palos, California  |  5,775  |  31.4%   
4430 |  Holdenville, Oklahoma  |  5,775  |  1.5%   
4431 |  Villa Park, California  |  5,773  |  -3.1%   
4432 |  Preston, Idaho  |  5,771  |  22.9%   
4433 |  Ulysses, Kansas  |  5,770  |  -3.1%   
4434 |  Goshen, New York  |  5,762  |  0.8%   
4435 |  **Marion, Virginia** |  5,762  |  -9.1%   
4436 |  Bay Harbor Islands, Florida  |  5,761  |  12.1%   
4437 |  Cottleville, Missouri  |  5,761  |  181.8%   
4438 |  New Holland, Pennsylvania  |  5,759  |  12.8%   
4439 |  Webster, New York  |  5,758  |  10.5%   
4440 |  Perry, Utah  |  5,752  |  137.8%   
4441 |  Polk City, Iowa  |  5,751  |  144.8%   
4442 |  Coal City, Illinois  |  5,749  |  18.3%   
4443 |  Plymouth, Pennsylvania  |  5,744  |  -11.4%   
4444 |  Selinsgrove, Pennsylvania  |  5,741  |  6.8%   
4445 |  Oxford, Pennsylvania  |  5,737  |  32.3%   
  
## Similarly Sized Cities In Virginia

US Rank | Name | Population | Growth  
2000-2021  
---|---|---|---  
3132 |  Warrenton  |  10,109  |  50.0%   
3351 |  Purcellville  |  9,040  |  148.0%   
3375 |  Pulaski  |  8,961  |  -5.3%   
3436 |  Smithfield  |  8,693  |  37.0%   
3550 |  Abingdon  |  8,321  |  7.3%   
3580 |  Wytheville  |  8,241  |  5.5%   
3589 |  Franklin  |  8,217  |  -0.7%   
3655 |  Vinton  |  8,021  |  3.8%   
3683 |  South Boston  |  7,932  |  -6.3%   
3777 |  Ashland  |  7,573  |  13.8%   
3822 |  Lexington  |  7,456  |  9.2%   
3901 |  Farmville  |  7,202  |  5.2%   
3909 |  Strasburg  |  7,191  |  75.8%   
4084 |  Galax  |  6,660  |  -2.7%   
4090 |  Bedford  |  6,642  |  5.1%   
4100 |  Buena Vista  |  6,601  |  3.9%   
4256 |  Bridgewater  |  6,177  |  19.0%   
4390 |  Woodstock  |  5,861  |  45.8%   
4435 |  **Marion** |  5,762  |  -9.1%   
4455 |  Covington  |  5,717  |  -9.1%   
4469 |  Dumfries  |  5,687  |  15.2%   
4476 |  Emporia  |  5,667  |  0.0%   
4687 |  Richlands  |  5,213  |  -10.5%   
4690 |  Big Stone Gap  |  5,206  |  -9.5%   
4717 |  Orange  |  5,157  |  24.8%   
4797 |  Bluefield  |  5,018  |  -5.9%   
4864 |  Rocky Mount  |  4,900  |  8.1%   
4935 |  Luray  |  4,794  |  -1.5%   
4976 |  South Hill  |  4,709  |  3.4%   
5067 |  Berryville  |  4,561  |  51.9%   
5148 |  Tazewell  |  4,423  |  -0.5%   
5279 |  Broadway  |  4,235  |  89.3%   
5471 |  Colonial Beach  |  3,937  |  22.3%   
5671 |  Norton  |  3,666  |  -5.5%   
5818 |  Clifton Forge  |  3,478  |  -18.7%   
5862 |  West Point  |  3,419  |  19.1%   
5915 |  Altavista  |  3,364  |  -1.6%   
5921 |  Blackstone  |  3,354  |  -9.5%   
5972 |  Chincoteague  |  3,306  |  -23.5%   
6122 |  Lebanon  |  3,122  |  -5.1%   
6279 |  Timberville  |  2,993  |  48.4%   
6284 |  Elkton  |  2,989  |  13.4%   
6324 |  Grottoes  |  2,943  |  35.4%   
6341 |  Wise  |  2,921  |  -10.9%