COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Marion County

Alabama · 31,214 residents · 742.342 sq mi

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Marion County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $27,475. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $55,900.

At a glance

Lower income

below the US median

US median: $42,589

Older

median age 38.9

US median: 35.2

Less educated

8% hold a bachelor's degree

US average: 24%

Stable housing

home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted

US median home: $120,530

Section 01

Population & growth

Total population

31,214

+5%since 1990

from 29,830 in 1990

1990 – 2025

Population density

42 / sq mi

+5%since 1990

from 40 / sq mi in 1990

US average: 242

Median age

38.9

+9%since 1990

from 35.6 in 1990

US average: 35.2

Population, 1990 – 2024

202429K

Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income

$27,475

+13%inflation adjusted, since 1990

from $18,455 in 1990

US average: $42,589

1990 – 2024

Per capita income

$15,321

+59%since 1990

from $9,645 in 1990

US average: $21,522

Poverty rate

15.6%

−3.5 ptssince 1990

from 19.1% in 1990

US average: 12.4%

Section 03

Housing

Median home value

$55,900

+9%inflation adjusted, since 1990

from $38,800 in 1990

US average: $120,530

1990 – 2024

Median gross rent

$328

+20%inflation adjusted, since 1990

from $208 in 1990

US average: $602

Owner-occupied

77.8%

+2.5 ptssince 1990

from 75.3% in 1990

22.2% rent

Afford Score

2.0

−3%since 1990

from 2.1 in 1990

1990 – 2024

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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990

White, non-Hispanic96.4%(28,747)

Black3.1%(923)

Hispanic / Latino0.2%(67)

Asian0.2%(57)

Diversity Score9.3%(2,777)

2000

White, non-Hispanic94.1%(29,387)

Black3.6%(1,131)

Hispanic / Latino1.2%(360)

Asian0.1%(45)

Diversity Score11.9%(3,722)

Diversity Score

+28%since 1990

from 9 in 1990

1990 – 2024

Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

8.0%

+1.3 ptssince 1990

from 6.7% in 1990

US average: 24.4%

High school or higher

63.2%

+13.1 ptssince 1990

from 50.0% in 1990

US average: 80.3%

Graduate degree

3.1%

+0.3 ptssince 1990

from 2.8% in 1990

US average: 8.8%

Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute

16.1 min

−12%since 1990

from 18.2 min in 1990

US average: 17.6

Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Marion County, Alabama?

Marion County, Alabama has about 31,214 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Marion County, Alabama?

The typical household in Marion County, Alabama earns about $27,475 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Marion County, Alabama expensive?

In Marion County, Alabama, the median home is worth about $55,900, and the typical rent is about $328 a month.

How educated are people in Marion County, Alabama?

About 8.0% of adults age 25 and over in Marion County, Alabama hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Marion County, Alabama?

About 15.6% of people in Marion County, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

Has Marion County, Alabama grown since 1990?

Yes, Marion County, Alabama has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,384 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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

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