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Marion

Mississippi · 1,721 residents (2025 est.) · 3.614 sq mi
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Marion has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $46,500. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 56% since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $193,800. At a median age of 27.1, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 21.2% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 27.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 74%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,030
+56%since 2000
from 1,305 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
562 / sq mi
+56%since 2000
from 361 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
27.1
−12%since 2000
from 30.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,721 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Marion
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,500
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,413 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,499
+124%since 2000
from $10,504 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
27.6%
+9.9 ptssince 2009
from 17.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
21.2%
−11.5 ptssince 2000
from 32.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.472
+2%since 2010
from 0.464 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information15.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade7.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade5.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.6%
US avg: 2.2%
Other services3.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance3.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Public administration3.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Professional, scientific, technical2.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$193,800
+74%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $61,100 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,057
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $502 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
52.0%
+14.3 ptssince 2000
from 37.6% in 2000
48.0% rent
Vacancy rate
14.6%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 18.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
49.7%
+29.6 ptssince 2009
from 20.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
42.2%
−12.5 ptssince 2009
from 54.7% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.2
+80%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
29
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic52.1%(680)
Black45.2%(590)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(22)
Asian0.3%(4)
Other0%
Diversity Score64.6%(844)
2024
White, non-Hispanic23.3%(472)
Black65.2%(1,324)
Hispanic / Latino8%(163)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.5%(71)
Diversity Score64.1%(1,301)
Diversity Score
64
−1%since 2000
from 65 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.8%
+15.8 ptssince 2000
from 11.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.8%
+20.5 ptssince 2000
from 75.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.9%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 2.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.4 min
+102%since 2000
from 13.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
81.1%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 83.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.2%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
2.2%
−6.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
10.1%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.2%
−5.9 ptssince 2011
from 13.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
63.8%
−8.4 ptssince 2011
from 72.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.1%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 13.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
20.9%
−54.1 ptssince 2009
from 75.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
38.4%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 36.7% in 2009
Female
61.6%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 63.3% in 2009
Foreign born
2.4%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
11.2%
−22.1 ptssince 2009
from 33.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.5%
−4.2 ptssince 2012
from 15.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.8%
−78.0 ptssince 2013
from 86.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.1%
+27.4 ptssince 2017
from 65.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
94.4%
−3.1 ptssince 2016
from 97.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
4.5%
+2.6 ptssince 2016
from 1.8% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Marion, Mississippi?

Marion, Mississippi has about 2,030 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Marion, Mississippi?

The typical household in Marion, Mississippi earns about $46,500 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Marion, Mississippi expensive?

In Marion, Mississippi, the median home is worth about $193,800, and the typical rent is about $1,057 a month.

How educated are people in Marion, Mississippi?

About 26.8% of adults age 25 and over in Marion, Mississippi hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Marion, Mississippi?

About 21.2% of people in Marion, Mississippi live below the federal poverty line.

Has Marion, Mississippi grown since 1990?

Yes, Marion, Mississippi has grown since 1990. The population has added about 671 residents, a change of about 49 percent over that period.

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