Marion, IA Demographics

A map of Marion's Population by Race

Marion, Iowa had a population of 41,535 in 2020. It was 87.1% White, 3.0% Black, 2.2% Asian, 3.1% Hispanic, 0.4% Native American/Other, and 4.2% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Marion, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 1,028 places in Iowa, Marion is the 13th most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).

Marion's White Population

36,174 residents of Marion identify as White, or 87.1%. This makes the White share of the population of Marion roughly similar to the White share of the population of Iowa (82.7% White). Of the 1,028 places in Iowa, Marion is ranked #854 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Marion is more White than neighboring Hiawatha (79.4% White), and Cedar Rapids (76.4% White). Marion is less White than neighboring Robins (92% White), Bertram (93.7% White), and Alburnett (94.1% White).

Marion's Black Population

1,249 residents of Marion identify as Black, or 3.0%. This makes the Black share of the population of Marion roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Iowa (4.1% Black). Of the 1,028 places in Iowa, Marion is ranked #63 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Marion is more Black than neighboring Robins (0.7% Black), Bertram (0.4% Black), and Alburnett (0.1% Black). Marion is less Black than neighboring Hiawatha (6.7% Black), and Cedar Rapids (10.3% Black).

Marion's Asian Population

905 residents of Marion identify as Asian, or 2.2%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Marion roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Iowa (2.4% Asian). Of the 1,028 places in Iowa, Marion is ranked #55 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Marion is more Asian than neighboring Robins (2% Asian), Bertram (1.1% Asian), and Alburnett (0% Asian). Marion is less Asian than neighboring Hiawatha (4.4% Asian), and Cedar Rapids (2.7% Asian).

Marion's Hispanic Population

1,301 residents of Marion identify as Hispanic, or 3.1%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Marion roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Iowa (6.8% Hispanic). Of the 1,028 places in Iowa, Marion is ranked #405 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Marion is more Hispanic than neighboring Robins (1.8% Hispanic), Bertram (1.9% Hispanic), and Alburnett (0.9% Hispanic). Marion is less Hispanic than neighboring Hiawatha (3.8% Hispanic), and Cedar Rapids (4.7% Hispanic).

Marion's Native American/Other Population

170 residents of Marion identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.4%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Marion roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Iowa (0.7% Native American/Other). Of the 1,028 places in Iowa, Marion is ranked #379 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Marion is more Native American/Other than neighboring Bertram (0% Native American/Other). Marion is less Native American/Other than neighboring Hiawatha (0.7% Native American/Other), Alburnett (0.7% Native American/Other), and Cedar Rapids (0.8% Native American/Other).

Marion's Multiracial Population

1,736 residents of Marion identify as Multiracial, or 4.2%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Marion roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Iowa (3.4% Multiracial). Of the 1,028 places in Iowa, Marion is ranked #185 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Marion is more Multiracial than neighboring Robins (3% Multiracial), Bertram (3% Multiracial), and Alburnett (4.1% Multiracial). Marion is less Multiracial than neighboring Hiawatha (5% Multiracial), and Cedar Rapids (5% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.