Marion County, Ohio: commercial real estate data.
Marion County, Ohio had an estimated 64,976 residents on July 1, 2024, down 0.6 percent since the 2020 census base of 65,356, across 404 square miles. County output reached $3.60 bn in 2024, 1,051 establishments operate here, and the SBA record carries 49 7(a) approvals worth $11.7 m since FY2020.
Underlined figures are computed by MMCG Analytics, not published by the agency.
Marion County
How many people live in Marion County
- Population, American Community Survey 2020-202465,020
- Households24,683
- Average household size2.63
- Median household income$59,371
- Median age40.1
- Median gross rent$864 per month
- Median owner-occupied home value$156,800
- Home value to household income2.6 times
- Annual rent as a share of median income17.5 percent
- Adults 25 and over with a bachelor degree or higher14.7 percent
- Adults 25 and over with a graduate degree5.1 percent
- Adults 25 and over45,833
- Population under 1813,864
- Share under 1821.3 percent
- Population 65 and over12,140
- Share 65 and over18.7 percent
- Working age population, 18 to 6439,016
- Civilian labor force28,086
- Unemployment rate6.3 percent
- Labor force participation, adults 18 and over54.9 percent
- Rank by population among Ohio counties38th of 88
- Rank by population among US county-equivalents, Puerto Rico included847th of 3,222
Marion County is the 38th largest of 88 Ohio counties by population. A median home costs 2.6 times median household income, which is affordable by national standards. Residents under 18 outnumber those 65 and over, at 21.3 percent against 18.7 percent, a household formation profile rather than a retirement one.
US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2020-2024 5-year.
Marion County
Is Marion County's population growing?
- Population, July 1, 202464,976
- Census 2020 base population65,356
- Population change since the 2020 census base-0.58 percent
- Population change, 2023 to 2024148
- Births, 2024733
- Deaths, 2024775
- Natural change, 2024-42
- Net domestic migration, 2024174
- Net international migration, 202416
- Total net migration, 2024190
- Cumulative net domestic migration, 2021 to 202482
- Rank by growth among US county-equivalents2045th of 3,144
The county has lost 0.58 percent of its population since the 2020 census base. Deaths exceeded births in 2024 and the population still grew, so all of the growth came from people moving in. A market held up by migration is more sensitive to a change in relative cost than one growing from household formation.
US Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program, Vintage 2024, Vintage 2024, estimates 2020 to 2024.
Marion County
Where are people moving to Marion County from?
- Tax returns filed by households arriving1,348
- People arriving, from those returns2,288
- Tax returns filed by households leaving1,323
- Net household movement25
- Adjusted gross income arriving$57.0 m
- Net adjusted gross income movement$926,000
- Average income of an arriving household$42,289
- Average income of a leaving household$42,389
- Largest single originDelaware County (228 households)
- Largest single destinationFranklin County (164 households)
| Origin | Households | People | Adjusted gross income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delaware County | 228 | 419 | $12.0 m |
| Franklin County | 200 | 336 | $8.4 m |
| Morrow County | 115 | 201 | $5.2 m |
| Crawford County | 87 | 153 | $2.9 m |
| Union County | 84 | 153 | $4.6 m |
| Richland County | 48 | 72 | $1.6 m |
| Wyandot County | 42 | 64 | $1.5 m |
| Hardin County | 25 | 46 | $895,000 |
Households arriving report $100 less average income than households leaving, which drains spending power even where headcount holds up. The largest single source of arrivals is Delaware County, which is the catchment a retail or multifamily study should look at first.
US Internal Revenue Service, Statistics of Income county migration flows, 2021 to 2022 filing years.
Marion County
What is the Marion County economy?
- County GDP, 2024$3.60 bn
- County GDP, 2023$3.46 bn
- GDP change, 2023 to 20243.8 percent
- GDP change over five years30.0 percent
- Rank by GDP among the Ohio areas BEA publishes44th of 88
- Rank by GDP among the US county areas BEA publishes876th of 3,127
- GDP per resident$55,303
Output grew 3.8 percent in the latest year and 30.0 percent over five, which is the trend line a lender will read behind any single year figure.
US Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional, table CAGDP2, CAGDP2, through 2024.
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Employment by industry in Marion County
- Covered employment, annual average23,100
- Establishments reporting1,250
- Average annual pay$54,522
- Average weekly wage$1,049
- Manufacturing, employment5,165
- Manufacturing, average annual pay$64,788
- Health care and social assistance, employment3,786
- Health care and social assistance, average annual pay$65,181
- Retail trade, employment2,530
- Retail trade, average annual pay$36,077
- Accommodation and food services, employment1,895
- Accommodation and food services, average annual pay$22,606
- Administrative and support and waste management services, employment1,516
- Transportation and warehousing, employment777
| Sector | Employment | Establishments | Average annual pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 5,165 | 72 | $64,788 |
| Health care and social assistance | 3,786 | 152 | $65,181 |
| Retail trade | 2,530 | 169 | $36,077 |
| Accommodation and food services | 1,895 | 112 | $22,606 |
| Administrative and support and waste management services | 1,516 | 77 | $37,250 |
| Transportation and warehousing | 777 | 33 | $65,265 |
| Wholesale trade | 754 | 58 | $77,911 |
| Construction | 565 | 90 | $66,936 |
Manufacturing is the largest private sector at 5,165 jobs, 22.4 percent of covered employment.
US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages, 2024 annual averages.
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How many businesses are in Marion County?
- Establishments, all industries1,051
- Employment at those establishments20,917
- Annual payroll$1.02 bn
- Establishments per 1,000 residents16.2
These are counts of establishments physically operating in the county, not listings, so they are the supply side a feasibility study measures demand against. County Business Patterns counts private establishments with paid employees in March 2023, while the Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages above counts every unemployment-insured employer, public ones included, as a 2024 annual average, so the two establishment and employment counts differ.
US Census Bureau, County Business Patterns, 2023.
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Building permits in Marion County
- Housing units authorized by permit, 202441
- Declared construction value permitted$12.0 m
- Single family units authorized38
- Multifamily units authorized3
- Multifamily share of units7.3 percent
- Average declared value per unit$292,261
- Units authorized per 1,000 households1.7
Single-family homes are 92.7 percent of units authorized, so the pipeline is predominantly single-family.
US Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey, 2024 annual.
Marion County
SBA loans in Marion County (7(a) and 504)
- 7(a) approvals recorded49
- 7(a) gross approval dollars$11.7 m
- Average 7(a) approval$238,590
- Median 7(a) approval$100,000
- 10th percentile approval$20,000
- 90th percentile approval$487,200
- Largest single approval$1,929,400
- Jobs reported supported, 7(a)239
- Jobs per approval4.9
- Distinct 7(a) lenders active16
- Distinct industries receiving approvals28
- Median 7(a) term120 months
- Share of loans on real estate terms, 240 months or longer12.2 percent
- Loans on real estate terms6
- Loans on working capital terms, 120 months or shorter42
- Franchise loans4
- Franchise share of approvals8.2 percent
- Leading industry by approval countAll Other Specialty Trade Contractors (8)
- Most active lenderThe Huntington National Bank (29)
- 504 approvals recorded5
- 504 gross approval dollars$3.2 m
- Average 504 approval$639,800
- Median 504 approval$439,000
- Distinct CDCs active3
- 504 jobs per approval6.2
- 504 jobs per million dollars approved9.7
- Most active CDCCommunity Capital Development Corporation (3)
- Combined SBA approval dollars, 7(a) FY2020 to FY2026 and 504 FY2010 to FY2026$14.9 m
The average approval of $238,590 sits well above the median of $100,000, pulled up by a few larger deals, so the median is the better guide to what a typical borrower here gets. Only 12.2 percent of approvals run on real estate terms, so SBA credit here is mostly working capital and equipment rather than property acquisition.
US Small Business Administration, 7(a) FOIA release, FY2020 to FY2026 year to date, as of 2026-06-30. US Small Business Administration, 504 FOIA release, FY2010 to FY2026 year to date, as of 2026-06-30.
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SBA loan default and charge-off rates in Marion County
Do SBA loans in Marion County get paid back?
- Loans with a final outcome recorded14
- Paid in full14
- Charged off0
- Status: Paid in full14
- Status: Exempt from disclosure30
- Status: Cancelled3
- Status: Committed, not yet disbursed2
Only 14 loans have reached a final outcome, fewer than the 30 a charge-off rate needs, so no rate is published.
Compare against the national and state SBA charge-off rates, computed the same way over resolved loans only.
US Small Business Administration, 7(a) FOIA release, FY2020 to FY2026 year to date, as of 2026-06-30.
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SBA lending by place in Marion County
- Borrower cities with recorded lending8
- Marion, approvals29
- Caledonia, approvals6
- Galion, approvals5
- Waldo, approvals3
- Prospect, approvals3
- Morral, approvals1
| Borrower city | Approvals | Gross approval dollars |
|---|---|---|
| Marion | 29 | $9,741,500 |
| Caledonia | 6 | $489,100 |
| Galion | 5 | $512,000 |
| Waldo | 3 | $320,000 |
| Prospect | 3 | $70,000 |
| Morral | 1 | $500,000 |
| La Rue | 1 | $38,300 |
| Gallon | 1 | $20,000 |
Marion accounts for 29 approvals against 6 in Caledonia. County level figures average over that gap, which is why a site decision is made at the submarket rather than the county.
US Small Business Administration, 7(a) FOIA release, FY2020 to FY2026 year to date, as of 2026-06-30.
Marion County
How large is Marion County?
- Land area404 sq mi
- Rank by land area among Ohio counties75th of 88
- Width, east to west29.5 mi
- Height, north to south18.7 mi
- Geographies sharing a boundary6
- Residents per square mile of land161
- Establishments per square mile2.60
US Census Bureau county boundary geometry, TIGER, adjacency computed from shared boundary vertices, TIGER county boundaries. US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2020-2024 5-year. US Census Bureau, County Business Patterns, 2023.
Marion County
Flood risk in Marion County
- Participation of the county's own NFIP community Marion County, unincorporated areasParticipating, community 390774
- Communities in the county in the NFIP Community Status Book8
- Of those, participating in the NFIP6
- NFIP participation rate75.0 percent
- Communities carrying a CRS class0
- Radon levels in Marion County, EPA zone predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/LZone 1
The county's own community in the status book, unincorporated Marion County (community 390774), participates in the National Flood Insurance Program and carries no Community Rating System class, so no CRS premium discount applies there. The EPA places Marion County in radon zone 1, a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L. The zone is a screening prediction for the county and does not substitute for a test at an address. 75.0 percent of the county's listed communities participate in the National Flood Insurance Program, per Federal Emergency Management Agency, NFIP Community Status Book (OpenFEMA), as of 2026-09-26.
Federal Emergency Management Agency, NFIP Community Status Book (OpenFEMA), as of 2026-09-26. US EPA, Map of Radon Zones, county spreadsheet, 2024-05 publication, EPA 402/A-16/001.
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- Population, American Community Survey 2020-202465,020
- Households24,683
- Average household size2.63
- Median household income$59,371
- Median age40.1
Common questions
Marion County questions, answered from the record.
How many people live in Marion County, Ohio?
The Census Bureau estimates 64,976 residents on July 1, 2024 (US Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program, Vintage 2024). The American Community Survey 2020-2024 five-year estimate is 65,020, in 24,683 households, ranking 38th of 88 Ohio counties. Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2020-2024 5-year.
Is Marion County's population growing?
The population has fallen 0.58 percent since the 2020 census base of 65,356, to 64,976 on July 1, 2024. In 2024 there were 733 births against 775 deaths, with net migration of 190. Source: US Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program, Vintage 2024, Vintage 2024, estimates 2020 to 2024.
What is the median household income in Marion County?
$59,371. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $156,800, which is 2.6 times income, and median gross rent is $864 per month. Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2020-2024 5-year.
How many businesses are in Marion County?
1,051 establishments, employing 20,917 people with an annual payroll of $1.02 bn. These are establishments physically operating in the county, not listings. Source: US Census Bureau, County Business Patterns, 2023.
What is employment by industry in Marion County?
Manufacturing is the largest private sector at 5,165 jobs, 22.4 percent of covered employment. Covered employment averages 23,100 jobs at an average annual pay of $54,522, or $1,049 a week. Source: US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages, 2024 annual averages.
How much SBA lending happens in Marion County?
49 7(a) approvals totaling $11.7 m since FY2020, across 16 lenders, with a median approval of $100,000, plus 5 504 approvals worth $3.2 m since FY2010. These are approvals recorded in the release, not loans disbursed.
How many building permits were issued in Marion County?
41 housing units were authorized by permit in 2024, with a declared construction value of $12.0 m. Multifamily was 7.3 percent of units. Source: US Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey, 2024 annual.
What is the radon zone for Marion County?
Zone 1, a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L. Source: US EPA, Map of Radon Zones, county spreadsheet, 2024-05 publication, EPA 402/A-16/001.
Where do people moving to Marion County come from?
The largest single origin is Delaware County, with 228 households. Arriving households report an average income of $42,289 against $42,389 for those leaving. Source: US Internal Revenue Service, Statistics of Income county migration flows, 2021 to 2022 filing years.
Are traffic counts available for Marion County on this page?
No. Annual average daily traffic resolves in the platform rather than in this dataset, so no AADT figure is printed here. It is a gap we know about rather than a figure we estimated.
Is zoning published for Marion County?
No. Nothing on this page presents parcel level zoning, and where a statutory framework applies it is marked as the statewide frame, to be confirmed locally.
Marion County
Cities and places in Marion.
8 Census places lie wholly or partly in Marion County. All 8 carry enough published place level data for a page of their own and are linked.
| Place | Type | Population | SBA 7(a) approvals, projects in this county | Lies in |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marion | city | 35,669 | 29 | Wholly in this county |
| Prospect | village | 1,157 | 3 | Wholly in this county |
| La Rue | village | 725 | 1 | Wholly in this county |
| Green Camp | village | 437 | None recorded | Wholly in this county |
| New Bloomington | village | 430 | None recorded | Wholly in this county |
| Morral | village | 423 | 1 | Wholly in this county |
| Caledonia | village | 421 | 6 | Wholly in this county |
| Waldo | village | 370 | 3 | Wholly in this county |
A further 6 of the county's 49 SBA 7(a) approvals are to borrowers in cities that match no Census place in Marion County, the largest being Galion (5), Gallon (1). Those are postal cities, unincorporated areas and cities outside the county, so no place row claims them; they are counted in the county total above.
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