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Marion County

Alabama · 30,776 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 $32,769. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $74,700. With a median age of 42.8, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 42.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
30,776
−1%since 2000
from 31,214 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
41 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 42 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
42.8
+10%since 2000
from 38.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
29K30K30K31K31K1990201020202024Marion County
202429K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,769
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,475 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,030
+24%since 2000
from $15,321 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
15.7%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 13.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
17.8%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 15.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.449
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade25.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Information12.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade6.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance6%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services3.2%
US avg: 7%
Construction3%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing2.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Public administration2.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services1.9%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$74,700
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$397
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $328 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
36.1%
−41.7 ptssince 2000
from 77.8% in 2000
27.1% rent
Vacancy rate
13.6%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 12.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
22.0%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 19.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
26.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 26.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.3
+12%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.1%(29,387)
Black3.6%(1,131)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(360)
Asian0.1%(45)
Other0%
Diversity Score11.9%(3,722)
2010
White, non-Hispanic92.6%(28,509)
Black3.8%(1,178)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(632)
Asian0.2%(53)
Other1.6%(492)
Diversity Score18.1%(5,564)
Diversity Score
18
+52%since 2000
from 12 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 8.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
71.0%
+7.8 ptssince 2000
from 63.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.8%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.7 min
+47%since 2000
from 16.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
83.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 83.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.7%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 11.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
5.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
23.9%
−31.5 ptssince 2009
from 55.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Female
50.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Foreign born
1.5%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.5%
−38.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Marion County, Alabama?

Marion County, Alabama has about 30,776 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Marion County, Alabama earns about $32,769 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 $74,700, and the typical rent is about $397 a month.

How educated are people in Marion County, Alabama?

About 8.8% 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 17.8% 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 946 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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11 census tracts
Census Tract 9643Census Tract 9644.01Census Tract 9647.02Census Tract 9640.01Census Tract 9646Census Tract 9641Census Tract 9647.01Census Tract 9645Census Tract 9644.02Census Tract 9642Census Tract 9640.02
6 ZIP codes
ZIP 35570ZIP 35563ZIP 35564ZIP 35548ZIP 35543ZIP 35552
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