Marion is a very small city located in the state of Kentucky. With a population of 2,900 people and four associated neighborhoods, Marion is the 139th largest community in Kentucky.

Of important note, Marion is also a city of artists. Marion has more artists, designers and people working in media than 90% of the communities in America. This concentration of artists helps shape Marion’s character.

Residents will find that the city is relatively quiet. This is because it is not over-populated, and it has fewer college students, renters, and young children - all of whom can be noisy at times. So, if you're looking for a relatively peaceful place to live, Marion is worth considering.

As is often the case in a small city, Marion doesn't have a public transportation system that people use for their commute.

The population of Marion has a very low overall level of education: only 8.71% of people over 25 hold a 4-year college degree or higher.

The per capita income in Marion in 2022 was $25,336, which is middle income relative to Kentucky, and lower middle income relative to the rest of the US. This equates to an annual income of $101,344 for a family of four.

The people who call Marion home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Marion residents report their race to be White, followed by Black or African-American. Important ancestries of people in Marion include Irish, European, English, German, and Scots-Irish.

The most common language spoken in Marion is English. Other important languages spoken here include Italian and Spanish.