Marion, IL Demographics
A map of Marion's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 13,728 | 81.4% |
Black | 1,258 | 7.5% |
Multiracial | 878 | 5.2% |
Hispanic | 622 | 3.7% |
Asian | 245 | 1.5% |
Native American/Other | 124 | 0.7% |
Marion, Illinois had a population of 16,855 in 2020. It was 81.4% White, 7.5% Black, 1.5% Asian, 3.7% Hispanic, 0.7% Native American/Other, and 5.2% 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 1,466 places in Illinois, Marion is the 153rd 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
13,728 residents of Marion identify as White, or 81.4%. This makes the White share of the population of Marion considerably larger than the White share of the population of Illinois (58.3% White). Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Marion is ranked #1084 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Marion is less White than neighboring Spillertown (90.6% White), Whiteash (93.9% White), Johnston City (89.5% White), Energy (91.8% White), and Pittsburg (92.4% White).
Marion's Black Population
1,258 residents of Marion identify as Black, or 7.5%. This makes the Black share of the population of Marion slightly less than the Black share of the population of Illinois (13.9% Black). Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Marion is ranked #169 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Marion is more Black than neighboring Spillertown (0.6% Black), Whiteash (0% Black), Johnston City (1% Black), Energy (2.4% Black), and Pittsburg (0% Black).
Marion's Asian Population
245 residents of Marion identify as Asian, or 1.5%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Marion roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Illinois (5.8% Asian). Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Marion is ranked #285 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Marion is more Asian than neighboring Spillertown (1.1% Asian), Whiteash (0% Asian), Johnston City (0.1% Asian), Energy (0.7% Asian), and Pittsburg (0.4% Asian).
Marion's Hispanic Population
622 residents of Marion identify as Hispanic, or 3.7%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Marion less than the Hispanic share of the population of Illinois (18.2% Hispanic). Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Marion is ranked #631 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Marion is more Hispanic than neighboring Whiteash (2.9% Hispanic), Johnston City (2.7% Hispanic), Energy (1.5% Hispanic), and Pittsburg (2.5% Hispanic). Marion is less Hispanic than neighboring Spillertown (5% Hispanic).
Marion's Native American/Other Population
124 residents of Marion identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.7%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Marion roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Illinois (0.5% Native American/Other). Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Marion is ranked #239 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Marion is more Native American/Other than neighboring Spillertown (0% Native American/Other), Whiteash (0.4% Native American/Other), Johnston City (0.6% Native American/Other), and Energy (0.3% Native American/Other). Marion is less Native American/Other than neighboring Pittsburg (1.1% Native American/Other).
Marion's Multiracial Population
878 residents of Marion identify as Multiracial, or 5.2%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Marion roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Illinois (3.2% Multiracial). Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Marion is ranked #210 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Marion is more Multiracial than neighboring Spillertown (2.8% Multiracial), Whiteash (2.9% Multiracial), Energy (3.3% Multiracial), and Pittsburg (3.7% Multiracial). Marion is less Multiracial than neighboring Johnston City (6.1% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.