Marion County, Illinois
County
Overview
- County Name
- Marion County
- State
- Illinois
- FIPS Code
- 17121
- State FIPS
- 17
- County FIPS
- 121
Geography
- Land Area
- 572.54 sq mi
- Water Area
- 3.57 sq mi
- Total Area
- 576.10 sq mi
- Latitude
- 38.648236
- Longitude
- -88.920362
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 36,730
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 28,046
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 36,101 | 98.3% |
| Hispanic | 629 | 1.7% |
| White | 33,476 | 91.1% |
| Black | 1,076 | 2.9% |
| Asian | 206 | 0.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 35 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 5 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 42 | 0.1% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 27,747 | 98.9% |
| Hispanic | 300 | 1.1% |
| White | 26,075 | 93.0% |
| Black | 911 | 3.2% |
| Asian | 170 | 0.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 570 | 2.0% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 3 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 16 | 0.1% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 37,000
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $63,240
- Poverty Rate
- 15.0%
- Population Below Poverty
- 5,542
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 33,280 | 89.9% |
| Black | 1,097 | 3.0% |
| Asian | 270 | 0.7% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 24,888
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 5,352 | 21.5% |
| Republican | 9,191 | 36.9% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 10,339 | 41.5% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 11,972 | 48.1% |
| Female | 12,890 | 51.8% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 21,933 | 88.1% |
| Hispanic | 347 | 1.4% |
| Black | 273 | 1.1% |
| Asian | 119 | 0.5% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 12,680
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 50.9%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 11,428 | 52.1% |
| Hispanic | 110 | 31.7% |
| Black | 80 | 29.3% |
| Asian | 30 | 25.2% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 6,241 | 52.1% |
| Female | 6,422 | 49.8% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 7,550 (29.4%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 4,308 (16.6%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 17,334
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $103,859
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $813
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 82.7%
- Public Transit
- 0.2%
- Work From Home
- 4.7%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 30.6%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.