Marion County, Kentucky
County
Overview
- County Name
- Marion County
- State
- Kentucky
- FIPS Code
- 21155
- State FIPS
- 21
- County FIPS
- 155
Geography
- Land Area
- 343.55 sq mi
- Water Area
- 3.31 sq mi
- Total Area
- 346.86 sq mi
- Latitude
- 37.552604
- Longitude
- -85.268959
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 19,372
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 14,741
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 19,005 | 98.1% |
| Hispanic | 370 | 1.9% |
| White | 17,096 | 88.3% |
| Black | 1,534 | 7.9% |
| Asian | 119 | 0.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 4 | 0.0% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 2 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 22 | 0.1% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 14,587 | 99.0% |
| Hispanic | 148 | 1.0% |
| White | 13,201 | 89.6% |
| Black | 1,238 | 8.4% |
| Asian | 54 | 0.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 77 | 0.5% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 19 | 0.1% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 19,749
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $60,683
- Poverty Rate
- 16.3%
- Population Below Poverty
- 3,224
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 17,389 | 88.1% |
| Black | 1,493 | 7.6% |
| Asian | 125 | 0.6% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 12,910
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 8,156 | 63.2% |
| Republican | 4,072 | 31.5% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other | 370 | 2.9% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 6,125 | 47.4% |
| Female | 6,785 | 52.6% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 11,549 | 89.5% |
| Hispanic | 191 | 1.5% |
| Black | 430 | 3.3% |
| Asian | 111 | 0.9% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 5,818
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 45.1%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 5,311 | 46.0% |
| Hispanic | 42 | 22.0% |
| Black | 157 | 36.5% |
| Asian | 45 | 40.5% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 2,808 | 45.8% |
| Female | 3,010 | 44.4% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 4,844 (35.5%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 2,050 (15.1%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 8,477
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $170,062
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $742
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 84.6%
- Work From Home
- 3.1%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 33.0%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.