Marion, Knox & Morrow Counties PUMA, OH

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2021 Population

162,806

0.434% 1-year growth

US Senator

Sherrod Brown

Democratic Party

US Senator

J. D. Vance

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

40.8

0.971% 1-year decrease

2021 Poverty Rate

13.1%

8.83% 1-year increase

2021 Median Household Income

$59,680

4.05% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$152,300

6.88% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

69,675

0.552% 1-year decline

About

In 2021, Marion, Knox & Morrow Counties PUMA, OH had a population of 163k people with a median age of 40.8 and a median household income of $59,680. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Marion, Knox & Morrow Counties PUMA, OH grew from 162,103 to 162,806, a 0.434% increase and its median household income grew from $57,357 to $59,680, a 4.05% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Marion, Knox & Morrow Counties PUMA, OH are White (Non-Hispanic) (91.9%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.72%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (2.4%), White (Hispanic) (0.827%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (0.563%).

5.23% of the households in Marion, Knox & Morrow Counties PUMA, OH reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

99.4% of the residents in Marion, Knox & Morrow Counties PUMA, OH are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Marion, Knox & Morrow Counties PUMA, OH are Mount Vernon Nazarene University (621 degrees awarded in 2021), Marion Technical College (426 degrees), and Kenyon College (383 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Marion, Knox & Morrow Counties PUMA, OH was $152,300, and the homeownership rate was 72.2%.

Most people in Marion, Knox & Morrow Counties PUMA, OH drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 26.7 minutes. The average car ownership in Marion, Knox & Morrow Counties PUMA, OH was 2 cars per household.

Marion, Knox & Morrow Counties PUMA, OH borders Huron & Ashland Counties PUMA, OH, Richland County PUMA, OH, Seneca, Crawford & Wyandot Counties PUMA, OH, Logan, Champaign & Hardin Counties PUMA, OH, Holmes, Guernsey & Coshocton Counties PUMA, OH, Licking County PUMA, OH, Delaware County PUMA, OH, and Pickaway, Union & Madison Counties PUMA, OH.

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Population & Diversity

Marion, Knox & Morrow Counties PUMA, OH is home to a population of 163k people, from which 99.4% are citizens. As of 2021, 1.38% of Marion, Knox & Morrow Counties PUMA, OH residents were born outside of the country (2.25k people).

In 2021, there were 33.8 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (150k people) in Marion, Knox & Morrow Counties PUMA, OH than any other race or ethnicity. There were 4.43k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 3.91k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Marion, Knox & Morrow Counties PUMA, OH are Spanish (2,129 households), Yiddish, Pennsylvania Dutch or Other West Germanic Languages (2,097 households), and German (1,843 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

79,409

Women

48.9%

83,136

Men

51.1%

The resident population of United States in 2021 was 162,545 inhabitants, with 51.1% men, and 48.9% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in the United States.

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Citizenship

99.4%

2021 Citizenship

99.4%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 99.4% of Marion, Knox & Morrow Counties PUMA, OH residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Marion, Knox & Morrow Counties PUMA, OH was 99.4%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Marion, Knox & Morrow Counties PUMA, OH compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Marion, Knox & Morrow Counties PUMA, OH

White (Non-Hispanic)
150k ± 349
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
4.43k ± 451
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
3.91k ± 304

2.16%

Hispanic Population

3.51k people

2.16% of the people in Marion, Knox & Morrow Counties PUMA, OH are hispanic (3.51k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Marion, Knox & Morrow Counties PUMA, OH as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

India
393 ± 486 people
Mexico
341 ± 453 people
Philippines
194 ± 342 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Marion, Knox & Morrow Counties PUMA, OH was India, the natal country of 393 Marion, Knox & Morrow Counties PUMA, OH residents, followed by Mexico with 341 and Philippines with 194.

Foreign-Born Population

1.38%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

2.25k people

1.32%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

2.14k people

As of 2021, 1.38% of Marion, Knox & Morrow Counties PUMA, OH residents (2.25k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Marion, Knox & Morrow Counties PUMA, OH was 1.32%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Marion, Knox & Morrow Counties PUMA, OH compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
2,129 households (1.39%)
Yiddish, Pennsylvania Dutch or Other West Germanic Languages
2,097 households (1.37%)
German
1,843 households (1.2%)

5.23% of the households in Marion, Knox & Morrow Counties PUMA, OH reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 21.7%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

In 2021, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Marion, Knox & Morrow Counties PUMA, OH was Spanish. 1.39% of the households in Marion, Knox & Morrow Counties PUMA, OH reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
3,664 ± 544
Gulf War (1990s)
1,905 ± 388
Gulf War (2001-)
1,590 ± 278

Marion, Knox & Morrow Counties PUMA, OH has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.92 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Marion, Knox & Morrow Counties PUMA, OH employs 69.7k people. The largest industries in Marion, Knox & Morrow Counties PUMA, OH are Construction (5,067 people), Restaurants & Food Services (4,532 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (4,083 people), and the highest paying industries are Medical equipment & supplies manufacturing ($165,113), Electric lighting & electrical equipment manufacturing, & other electrical component manufacturing, n.e.c. ($99,309), and Waste management & remediation services ($97,542).

Males in Marion, Knox & Morrow Counties PUMA, OH have an average income that is 1.3 times higher than the average income of females, which is $45,187. The income inequality in Marion, Knox & Morrow Counties PUMA, OH (measured using the Gini index) is 0.425, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

33,885

Women

48.4%

36,177

Men

51.6%

The workforce of Marion, Knox & Morrow Counties PUMA, OH in 2020 was 70,062 people, with 48.4% woman, and 51.6% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Marion, Knox & Morrow Counties PUMA, OH.

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Occupations

69.7k

2021 Value

−0.552%

1 Year decline

± −0.552%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Marion, Knox & Morrow Counties PUMA, OH declined at a rate of −0.552%, from 70.1k employees to 69.7k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Marion, Knox & Morrow Counties PUMA, OH, are Registered nurses (2,430 people), Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (1,944 people), and Other assemblers and fabricators (1,863 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Marion, Knox & Morrow Counties PUMA, OH.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Ohio (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

69.7k

2021 Value

−0.552%

1 Year decline

± −0.552%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Marion, Knox & Morrow Counties PUMA, OH declined at a rate of −0.552%, from 70.1k employees to 69.7k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Marion, Knox & Morrow Counties PUMA, OH, are Construction (5,067 people), Restaurants & Food Services (4,532 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (4,083 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Marion, Knox & Morrow Counties PUMA, OH, though some of these residents may live in Marion, Knox & Morrow Counties PUMA, OH and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$42,803

Median earning men ± $1,110

$30,039

Median earning women ± $1,248

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Information ($61,364), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($57,010), and Wholesale Trade ($54,707).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($53,625), Public Administration ($43,804), and Wholesale Trade ($41,750).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Ohio. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Ohio.

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Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Ohio went to Donald J. Trump with 53.3% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (45.2%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.14%).

Sherrod Brown and J. D. Vance are the senators currently representing the state of Ohio. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Ohio is currently represented by 15 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Marion, Knox & Morrow Counties PUMA, OH. Showing the available data for Ohio.

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (53.3%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (45.2%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.14%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Ohio went to Donald J. Trump with 53.3% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (45.2%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.14%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Ohio for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Ohio

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Sherrod Brown

Senator from Ohio

Assumed office on January 3, 2007

J. D. Vance

Senator from Ohio

Assumed office on January 3, 2023

Sherrod Brown and J. D. Vance are the senators currently representing Ohio.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Ohio over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Ohio

Ohio is currently represented by 15 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Ohio have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Marion, Knox & Morrow Counties PUMA, OH awarded 1,898 degrees. The student population of Marion, Knox & Morrow Counties PUMA, OH in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 3,359 male students and 4,589 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Marion, Knox & Morrow Counties PUMA, OH are White (1,574 and 84.4%), followed by Black or African American (82 and 4.4%), Hispanic or Latino (68 and 3.65%), and Two or More Races (67 and 3.59%).

The largest universities in Marion, Knox & Morrow Counties PUMA, OH by number of degrees awarded are Mount Vernon Nazarene University (621 and 32.7%), Marion Technical College (426 and 22.4%), and Kenyon College (383 and 20.2%).

The most popular majors in Marion, Knox & Morrow Counties PUMA, OH are General Studies (198 and 10.4%), General Business Administration & Management (185 and 9.75%), and Registered Nursing (132 and 6.95%).

The median tuition costs in Marion, Knox & Morrow Counties PUMA, OH are $43,272 for private four year colleges, and $8,295 and $31,378 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Marion, Knox & Morrow Counties PUMA, OH, the percentage of applicants admitted was 43.4%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 21.1%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 7,948 (42.3% men and 57.7% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 7,948 students enrolled in Marion, Knox & Morrow Counties PUMA, OH, 42.3% men and 57.7% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 6,205 records, of which 59.6% were women and 40.4% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Business Administration & Management
75 degree-majors awarded
General English Language & Literature
65 degree-majors awarded
Social Work
64 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Marion, Knox & Morrow Counties PUMA, OH was General Business Administration & Management with 75 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Marion, Knox & Morrow Counties PUMA, OH according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Mount Vernon Nazarene University
621 degrees awarded
Marion Technical College
426 degrees awarded
Kenyon College
383 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Mount Vernon Nazarene University with 621 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 702 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Marion, Knox & Morrow Counties PUMA, OH, which is 0.587 times less than the 1,196 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 1,574 degrees mean that there were 19.2 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 82 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($43,272) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($625) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,650) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2021, 0.763% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.694% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Marion, Knox & Morrow Counties PUMA, OH in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (53.8k), Some college (30k), and Secondary Education (19k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Marion, Knox & Morrow Counties PUMA, OH was $152,300 in 2021, which is 0.622 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $142,500 to $152,300, a 6.88% increase. The homeownership rate in Marion, Knox & Morrow Counties PUMA, OH is 72.2%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Marion, Knox & Morrow Counties PUMA, OH have an average commute time of 26.7 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Marion, Knox & Morrow Counties PUMA, OH is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Marion, Knox & Morrow Counties PUMA, OH is $59,680. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Marion, Knox & Morrow Counties PUMA, OH was Delaware County PUMA, OH with a value of $116,284, followed by Loveland, Montgomery Cities & Forestville PUMA, OH and Monroe City & Beckett Ridge PUMA, OH, with respective values of $113,073 and $109,071.

Housing

Property

$152,300

Median Property Value 2021

±$2,531

$43,450

Median Property Taxes

±$1,462

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Marion, Knox & Morrow Counties PUMA, OH the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Marion, Knox & Morrow Counties PUMA, OH compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

72.2%

Homeownership

2021

65.2%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 72.2% of the housing units in Marion, Knox & Morrow Counties PUMA, OH were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 72.5%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Marion, Knox & Morrow Counties PUMA, OH compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Marion, Knox & Morrow Counties PUMA, OH was Delaware County PUMA, OH with a value of $116,284, followed by Loveland, Montgomery Cities & Forestville PUMA, OH and Monroe City & Beckett Ridge PUMA, OH, with respective values of $113,073 and $109,071.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Marion, Knox & Morrow Counties PUMA, OH colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$59,680

Median Household Income

± $1,941

60.2k

Number of Households

± 1,768

In 2021, the median household income of the 60.2k households in Marion, Knox & Morrow Counties PUMA, OH grew to $59,680 from the previous year's value of $57,357.

The following chart displays the households in Marion, Knox & Morrow Counties PUMA, OH distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

0.425

2021 Wage GINI in Marion, Knox & Morrow Counties PUMA, OH

0.416

2020 Wage GINI in Marion, Knox & Morrow Counties PUMA, OH

In 2021, the income inequality in Marion, Knox & Morrow Counties PUMA, OH was 0.425 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 2% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Marion, Knox & Morrow Counties PUMA, OH was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Marion, Knox & Morrow Counties PUMA, OH in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Marion, Knox & Morrow Counties PUMA, OH across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (79.5%)
Carpooled (9.22%)
Worked At Home (7.03%)

In 2021, 79.5% of workers in Marion, Knox & Morrow Counties PUMA, OH drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.22%) and those who worked at home (7.03%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

26.7 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Marion, Knox & Morrow Counties PUMA, OH have a shorter commute time (26.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 2.68% of the workforce in Marion, Knox & Morrow Counties PUMA, OH have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Marion, Knox & Morrow Counties PUMA, OH compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Marion, Knox & Morrow Counties PUMA, OH distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Marion, Knox & Morrow Counties PUMA, OH have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

13.1% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Marion, Knox & Morrow Counties PUMA, OH (20k out of 153k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 35 - 44 and then Males 6 - 11.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Marion, Knox & Morrow Counties PUMA, OH is White, followed by Two Or More and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

91.6% of the population of Marion, Knox & Morrow Counties PUMA, OH has health coverage, with 46.2% on employee plans, 19.7% on Medicaid, 14.2% on Medicare, 10.1% on non-group plans, and 1.51% on military or VA plans.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 24.5% under 18 years, 19.4% between 18 and 34 years, 38.2% between 35 and 64 years, and 17.8% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.1% were men and 50.9% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

8.39%

Uninsured

46.2%

Employer Coverage

19.7%

Medicaid

14.2%

Medicare

10.1%

Non-Group

1.51%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Marion, Knox & Morrow Counties PUMA, OH grew by 2.21% from 8.21% to 8.39%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Marion, Knox & Morrow Counties PUMA, OH changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.