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Marion County

Georgia · 7,676 residents (2025 est.) · 365.721 sq mi
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Marion County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $51,667. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 18% 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 $154,100. The poverty rate of 20.9% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 33% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 46%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,509
+5%since 2000
from 7,144 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
21 / sq mi
+7%since 2009
from 19 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
41.9
+19%since 2000
from 35.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:7,676 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
5K6K7K8K9K1990201020202024Marion County
20248K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 54.2%(313)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 95.1%(383)
US avg: 6%
10 to 148.3%(627)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 194.6%(345)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 245.4%(403)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3410.9%(822)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4413.5%(1,017)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 549.7%(732)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6416.4%(1,230)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7413.5%(1,015)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 847.1%(535)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over1.2%(87)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,667
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,145 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,446
+110%since 2000
from $14,044 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
31.5%
+18.6 ptssince 2009
from 12.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
20.9%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 22.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.475
+14%since 2010
from 0.418 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information18%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade16.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade6%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance5.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction2.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services2.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Public administration1.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$154,100
+46%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $58,100 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$710
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $317 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
78.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 78.1% in 2000
21.1% rent
Vacancy rate
16.3%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 21.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
19.0%
−16.5 ptssince 2009
from 35.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
34.3%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 36.1% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.0
+23%since 2009
from 2.4 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
84
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Marion County on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic58.5%(4,182)
Black33.7%(2,410)
Hispanic / Latino5.8%(413)
Asian0.1%(7)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic57.4%(4,309)
Black27.2%(2,046)
Hispanic / Latino8%(603)
Asian2.3%(175)
Other5%(376)
Diversity Score
73
+4%since 2009
from 70 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Segregation Score
42
−18%since 2020
from 51 in 2020
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means White and non-White residents are more separated across neighborhoods.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Puerto Rican2.9%(221)
Guatemalan2.1%(157)
Mexican1.4%(104)
Chilean0.3%(20)
Salvadoran0.2%(17)
Cuban0%(2)
Asian origin
Filipino2.3%(175)
Ancestry
English7.9%(594)
American7.8%(583)
Irish5.5%(410)
German3.2%(243)
Polish1.1%(83)
Italian1%(73)
French0.9%(66)
Brazilian0.8%(61)
West Indian0.8%(58)
Dutch0.7%(55)
Scottish0.6%(47)
+ 13 more ancestry groups with data
British0.4%(32)
Welsh0.4%(29)
Greek0.3%(24)
Czech0.3%(21)
Swedish0.1%(11)
Hungarian0.1%(8)
Arab0.1%(7)
Finnish0.1%(7)
Lebanese0.1%(5)
Armenian0.1%(4)
Belgian0.1%(4)
RANKED:Largest English population · Largest American population · Largest Irish population · Largest German population · Largest Puerto Rican population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.7%
+8.7 ptssince 2000
from 8.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
78.3%
+12.8 ptssince 2000
from 65.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.4%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 4.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.3 min
+31%since 2000
from 24.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
81.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 80.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
11.5%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 13.6% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.4%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.7%
−7.5 ptssince 2009
from 12.1% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.8%
−8.6 ptssince 2011
from 13.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
53.9%
−3.4 ptssince 2011
from 57.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.0%
−6.4 ptssince 2009
from 18.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
33.5%
−17.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.2%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
Female
51.8%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
Foreign born
8.1%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
10.1%
−39.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
20.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2012
from 20.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
17.3%
−53.5 ptssince 2013
from 70.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
74.7%
+22.3 ptssince 2017
from 52.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
89.7%
−5.8 ptssince 2016
from 95.4% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
7.7%
+3.8 ptssince 2016
from 3.9% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married29.3%(891)
Married56%(1,701)
Widowed6.2%(187)
Divorced8.6%(260)
Women 15+
Never married27.8%(874)
Married49.3%(1,552)
Widowed10.8%(340)
Divorced12.1%(381)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Marion County, Georgia?

Marion County, Georgia has about 7,509 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Marion County, Georgia earns about $51,667 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Marion County, Georgia expensive?

In Marion County, Georgia, the median home is worth about $154,100, and the typical rent is about $710 a month.

How educated are people in Marion County, Georgia?

About 17.7% of adults age 25 and over in Marion County, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Marion County, Georgia?

About 20.9% of people in Marion County, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Marion County, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Marion County, Georgia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,919 residents, a change of about 34 percent over that period.

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