10 Most Educated Small Towns in America

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4. Marion, IN Micro Area

Population: 66,674

Percentage of population aged between 18-24 with a college or associate degree: 58%

Percentage of population aged 25 and above with a bachelor’s degree or higher: 22.2%

Score: 0.80

Per capita income in this town is estimated to be $26,216 according to the Census Bureau, which is more than two thirds of the national average in the United States. Metal, agriculture, and distribution are the main industries in Marion. High percentage of college graduates offer local businesses a fine pool of local candidates to hire from.

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