This was 21.3 percent lower than the state average of 37.7 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 36,011.
87.9 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Marion for 2020*
Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
---|---|---|
No degree | 3,056 | 12.1 |
Regular high school diploma | 8,990 | 35.5 |
GED or alternative credential | 2,956 | 11.7 |
Some college, less than 1 year | 2,360 | 9.3 |
Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 3,826 | 15.1 |
Associate's degree | 1,456 | 5.7 |
Bachelor's degree | 1,867 | 7.4 |
Master's degree | 732 | 2.9 |
Professional school degree | 54 | 0.2 |
Doctorate degree | 55 | 0.2 |