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Marion

Mississippi · 1,751 residents · 3.614 sq mi
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Marion has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $57,125. Population has grown 34% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $160,700.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 37.2
US median: 38.8
Average education
34% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 75%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,751
+34%since 2000
from 1,305 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
485 / sq mi
+34%since 2000
from 361 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.2
+20%since 2000
from 30.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Marion
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$57,125
+44%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,413 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,536
+143%since 2000
from $10,504 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
23.9%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 17.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
17.7%
−15.1 ptssince 2000
from 32.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information16.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance10.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction5.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade3.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services3.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Retail trade2.5%
US avg: 10%
Other services2.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$160,700
+75%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $61,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$858
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $502 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
41.6%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 37.6% in 2000
58.4% rent
Afford Score
2.8
+22%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic39.1%(684)
Black52.7%(922)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(59)
Asian2.3%(40)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score68.1%(1,193)
Diversity Score
68
+5%since 2000
from 65 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
34.5%
+23.4 ptssince 2000
from 11.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.0%
+13.7 ptssince 2000
from 75.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
13.5%
+11.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.0 min
+99%since 2000
from 13.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
90.1%
+6.6 ptssince 2009
from 83.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.3%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.1%
−11.0 ptssince 2011
from 13.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
59.8%
−12.3 ptssince 2011
from 72.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
47.2%
−27.8 ptssince 2009
from 75.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.9%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 36.7% in 2009
Female
57.1%
−6.1 ptssince 2009
from 63.3% in 2009
Foreign born
1.1%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.6%
−75.2 ptssince 2013
from 86.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Marion, Mississippi?

Marion, Mississippi has about 1,751 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Marion, Mississippi?

The typical household in Marion, Mississippi earns about $57,125 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 $160,700, and the typical rent is about $858 a month.

How educated are people in Marion, Mississippi?

About 34.5% 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 17.7% 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 392 residents, a change of about 29 percent over that period.

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