Marion, KY is a small town located in Crittenden County with a population of 2,876 and a population density of 857 people per square mile. It is an area that offers plenty of local businesses, year-round outdoor activities, and other organizations. The Marion downtown area features unique boutiques and restaurants while the town also boasts popular chain stores like Walmart and Dollar General. There are also plenty of parks for visitors looking to enjoy some fresh air such as Wade Park, Pride Creek Park, or Vastwood Park for camping. Additionally, there are numerous organizations including the Crittenden Public Library System which provides free events like storytimes and book clubs throughout the year. For sports fans there’s the Marion High School basketball team who have been playing since 1888. Each season they draw serious crowds of supporters from both local citizens and visitors alike.
The population in Marion is 2,876. There are 865 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Marion is 47.2, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Marion is 2.1, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Marion
- 37.4% are married
- 18.2% are divorced
- 33.8% are married with children
- 11.1% have children, but are single
Race in Marion
- 94.5% are White
- 4.2% are Black
- 0.0% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 0.3% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 1.1% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander