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Marion County

Florida · 375,908 residents · 1,588.422 sq mi
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Marion County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $46,587. Population has grown 45% since 2000. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $151,700. With a median age of 50.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 50.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 44%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
375,908
+45%since 2000
from 258,916 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
237 / sq mi
+45%since 2000
from 163 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
50.3
+15%since 2000
from 43.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
174K236K297K359K421K1990201020202024Marion County
2024400K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,587
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,944 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,990
+51%since 2000
from $17,848 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
27.3%
+8.1 ptssince 2009
from 19.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
15.5%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 13.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information15.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade8.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade6.2%
US avg: 10%
Other services5.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance4.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration3.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$151,700
+44%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $70,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$929
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $513 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
75.5%
−4.3 ptssince 2000
from 79.8% in 2000
24.5% rent
Afford Score
3.3
+48%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
RELATED:See current rent listings in Marion County on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic80.4%(208,232)
Black11.3%(29,370)
Hispanic / Latino6%(15,616)
Asian0.7%(1,777)
Other0%
Diversity Score39.5%(102,298)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic67.5%(253,837)
Black11.4%(42,795)
Hispanic / Latino14.9%(55,910)
Asian1.6%(5,973)
Other2.9%(10,997)
Diversity Score61.3%(230,546)
Segregation Score35.8%(134,741)
Diversity Score
61
+55%since 2000
from 40 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
36
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.7%
+7.0 ptssince 2000
from 13.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.0%
+9.8 ptssince 2000
from 78.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.2%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 5.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.8 min
+54%since 2000
from 16.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.3%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 81.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.9%
−5.6 ptssince 2011
from 12.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
47.3%
−2.8 ptssince 2011
from 50.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
30.6%
−29.7 ptssince 2009
from 60.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
Female
52.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
Foreign born
7.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.7%
−69.9 ptssince 2013
from 81.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Marion County, Florida?

Marion County, Florida has about 375,908 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Marion County, Florida earns about $46,587 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Marion County, Florida expensive?

In Marion County, Florida, the median home is worth about $151,700, and the typical rent is about $929 a month.

How educated are people in Marion County, Florida?

About 20.7% of adults age 25 and over in Marion County, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Marion County, Florida?

About 15.5% of people in Marion County, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

Has Marion County, Florida grown since 1990?

Yes, Marion County, Florida has grown since 1990. The population has added about 181,075 residents, a change of about 93 percent over that period.

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