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Marion

South Carolina · 6,028 residents (2025 est.) · 4.477 sq mi
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Marion has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,662. Population has declined 12% since 2000. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $137,300. The poverty rate of 26.8% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 56% less than the South Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 43.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 31%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,206
−12%since 2000
from 7,042 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,386 / sq mi
−12%since 2000
from 1,573 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
43.9
+26%since 2000
from 34.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:6,028 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
6K6K7K7K8K1990201020202024Marion
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$30,662
−31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,265 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,210
+28%since 2000
from $16,551 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
16.3%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 12.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
26.8%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 27.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.499
−8%since 2010
from 0.543 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance15.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical15.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade10.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade8.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Information7.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services4.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$137,300
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $57,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$651
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $388 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
47.8%
−10.3 ptssince 2000
from 58.1% in 2000
52.2% rent
Vacancy rate
14.6%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
26.9%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 29.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
30.0%
−12.7 ptssince 2009
from 42.7% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.5
+89%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
26
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic31.8%(2,241)
Black65.9%(4,640)
Hispanic / Latino1%(72)
Asian0.4%(28)
Other0%
Diversity Score56.9%(4,006)
2024
White, non-Hispanic30.2%(1,873)
Black66.7%(4,137)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(30)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.7%(166)
Diversity Score58%(3,598)
Diversity Score
58
+2%since 2000
from 57 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.8%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 17.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
88.1%
+17.9 ptssince 2000
from 70.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
12.1%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 5.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.4 min
+67%since 2000
from 15.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
88.9%
+18.0 ptssince 2009
from 70.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.8%
−11.5 ptssince 2009
from 15.3% 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
5.1%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
13.8%
−6.7 ptssince 2009
from 20.5% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.7%
−15.5 ptssince 2011
from 20.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
45.4%
−8.1 ptssince 2011
from 53.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.3%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 17.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
22.6%
−38.0 ptssince 2009
from 60.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.1%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 41.8% in 2009
Female
54.9%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 58.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.3%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.0%
−35.6 ptssince 2009
from 42.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
21.5%
+5.5 ptssince 2012
from 16.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
9.7%
−71.7 ptssince 2013
from 81.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
71.2%
+21.4 ptssince 2017
from 49.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.3%
−1.5 ptssince 2016
from 98.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2016
from 0.1% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Marion, South Carolina?

Marion, South Carolina has about 6,206 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Marion, South Carolina?

The typical household in Marion, South Carolina earns about $30,662 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Marion, South Carolina expensive?

In Marion, South Carolina, the median home is worth about $137,300, and the typical rent is about $651 a month.

How educated are people in Marion, South Carolina?

About 19.8% of adults age 25 and over in Marion, South Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Marion, South Carolina?

About 26.8% of people in Marion, South Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Marion, South Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Marion, South Carolina has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1,452 residents, a change of about -19 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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