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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Marion County

Georgia · 7,144 residents · 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 $29,145. Population has grown 28% since 1990. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $58,100. The poverty rate of 22.4% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 31% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 35.2
US median: 35.2
Less educated
9% 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
7,144
+28%since 1990
from 5,590 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
20 / sq mi
+28%since 1990
from 15 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
35.2
+9%since 1990
from 32.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K6K7K8K9K1990201020202024Marion County
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$29,145
+21%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $18,343 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,044
+44%since 1990
from $9,779 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
22.4%
−5.7 ptssince 1990
from 28.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$58,100
+17%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $37,700 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$317
+17%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $205 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
78.1%
−0.7 ptssince 1990
from 78.8% in 1990
21.9% 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-Hispanic57.6%(3,221)
Black41.3%(2,310)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(27)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score62.7%(3,507)
2000
White, non-Hispanic58.5%(4,182)
Black33.7%(2,410)
Hispanic / Latino5.8%(413)
Asian0.1%(7)
Diversity Score65.3%(4,668)
Diversity Score
65
+4%since 1990
from 63 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.9%
+4.3 ptssince 1990
from 4.6% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
65.4%
+11.0 ptssince 1990
from 54.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
4.6%
+3.1 ptssince 1990
from 1.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.7 min
+1%since 1990
from 24.5 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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Compare Marion County to nearby counties

MARION COUNTY VS
Schley County
Income$56,875+95%
Home value$143,900+148%
Population4,593−40%
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MARION COUNTY VS
Chattahoochee County
Income$61,042+109%
Home value$102,700+77%
Population8,465+10%
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MARION COUNTY VS
Taylor County
Income$41,788+43%
Home value$87,700+51%
Population7,818+2%
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MARION COUNTY VS
Webster County
Income$46,792+61%
Home value$82,600+42%
Population2,369−69%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Marion County, Georgia?

Marion County, Georgia has about 7,144 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Marion County, Georgia earns about $29,145 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 $58,100, and the typical rent is about $317 a month.

How educated are people in Marion County, Georgia?

About 8.9% 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 22.4% 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 1,554 residents, a change of about 28 percent over that period.

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2 census tracts
Census Tract 9201Census Tract 9202
2 ZIP codes
ZIP 31803ZIP 31801
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