St. Marien: population and statistics
St. Marien has a population of 5,280 (2026) across 37.6 km², or 140 people per km². It ranks 248 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +13.7% between 2016 and 2026.
- 5,280 residents
- 37.6 km²
- 140 people/km²
- 346 m
St. Marien in numbers
Key points
Among the 438 municipalities in Upper Austria, St. Marien ranks No. 50 by population.
Municipal debt per inhabitant: 199 € in St. Marien, compared with an average of 1,687 € in Upper Austria and 1,719 € nationally.
Share of people under 15: 17.6% in St. Marien, compared with an average of 14.9% in Upper Austria and 14.2% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 26.7% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,133 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Municipal debt per inhabitant”: lower than in 94% of municipalities.
- “Share of people under 15”: higher than in 93% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 5,268 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Neuhofen an der Krems, 3.4 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Ansfelden (18,229 residents), 7.0 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,532 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of St. Marien over time
St. Marien had 4,644 residents in 2016 and 5,280 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 4,871 |
| 2022 | 4,903 |
| 2023 | 4,989 |
| 2024 | 5,154 |
| 2025 | 5,240 |
| 2026 | 5,280 |
All indicators for St. Marien
Value for the municipality, then the regional average and the national median (for counts: regional and national totals). The gauge places the municipality between the lowest and highest value in the country.
Population
| Indicator | St. Marien | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 17.6% | 14.9% | 14.5% | ranked 128 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 18.8% | 20.7% | 22.1% | ranked 1,674 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 43.6 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,579 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 50.3% | 50.2% | 50.3% | ranked 920 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | St. Marien | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 2,075 | 669,046 | 4,139,571 | ranked 292 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.50 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 444 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | St. Marien | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 330 | 114,084 | 743,940 | ranked 397 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 365 | 131,483 | 850,266 | ranked 414 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 69.8 | 85.6 | 91.3 | ranked 1,694 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 463 | 145,564 | 945,381 | ranked 348 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 87.7 | 95.2 | 98.4 | ranked 1,371 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 337 € | 613 € | 344 € | ranked 1,018 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 199 € | 1,687 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,859 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | St. Marien | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 79.6% | 76.9% | 77.4% | ranked 465 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 3.0% | 4.7% | 3.5% | ranked 1,224 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 1,115 | 845,602 | 4,878,849 | ranked 617 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 21.3 | 55.1 | 32.4 | ranked 1,577 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | St. Marien | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 83.6% | 66.2% | 77.3% | ranked 304 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | St. Marien | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 8.5% | 16.3% | 8.5% | ranked 983 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 1,571 | 427,948 | 2,490,615 | ranked 232 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | St. Marien | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 65.7% | 60.5% | 66.4% | ranked 1,140 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 16.8% | 13.8% | 11.0% | ranked 227 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: St. Marien
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade26.7% ×1.2
- Professional, scientific and technical13.0% ×1.0
- Other service activities12.4% ×1.5
- Construction8.5% ×1.3
- Administrative and support services7.4% ×0.9
- Health and social work6.9% ×0.7
- Manufacturing6.7% ×1.1
- Information and communication6.7% ×0.9
Sunshine and temperatures: St. Marien
Where is St. Marien?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of St. Marien?
St. Marien has 5,280 residents (2026), ranking 248 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is St. Marien?
St. Marien covers 37.6 km², with a density of 140 people per km².
Is the population of St. Marien growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of St. Marien went from 4,644 to 5,280, a change of +13.7%.
Where is St. Marien?
St. Marien is in Upper Austria. It belongs to Linz Land (district). Latitude 48.146, longitude 14.276.
Municipal debt per inhabitant: what is the figure for St. Marien?
In St. Marien, “Municipal debt per inhabitant” stands at 199 € (2019), ranking 1,859 of 1,976 municipalities; the national median is 1,414 €.
Share of people under 15: what is the figure for St. Marien?
In St. Marien, “Share of people under 15” stands at 17.6% (2026), ranking 128 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 14.5%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in St. Marien?
In St. Marien, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,133 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border St. Marien?
The nearest to St. Marien are Neuhofen an der Krems (3.4 km), Piberbach (5.0 km), Niederneukirchen (5.1 km), Schiedlberg (6.1 km), Ansfelden (7.0 km).