The Town FilesMarion County, Illinois
37,000 people. The median home is worth $103,000 (typical Illinois town: $156,600) and the median household earns $61,240.
Towns in Marion County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centralia | 12,182 | $89,600 | $47,807 | 39.1 |
| Salem | 7,282 | $106,100 | $59,728 | 39.1 |
People and housing
| Marion County | Typical Illinois town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $103,000 | $156,600 |
| Median rent | $794 | $960 |
| Median household income | $61,240 | $72,500 |
| Median age | 41.5 | 40.4 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 16.8% | 21.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 15.4% | 9.9% |
Jobs and pay
12,409 jobs in 2024, average pay $49,266 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 427 storm events in Marion County from 1996 to 2026, with 7 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Marion County has been included in 8 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| March 26, 2020 | Biological | DR-4489: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3435: Covid-19 |
| June 7, 2011 | Severe Storm | DR-1991: Severe Storms And Flooding |
| March 17, 2011 | Snowstorm | DR-1960: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm |
| September 7, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3230: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
| May 21, 2002 | Tornado | DR-1416: Severe Storms, Tornadoes And Flooding |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).