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Marion County

Georgia · 8,742 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 $31,581. Population has grown 22% since 2000. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $75,900. Households here earn about 36% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
7% 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
8,742
+22%since 2000
from 7,144 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
24 / sq mi
+22%since 2000
from 20 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.8
+16%since 2000
from 35.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K6K7K8K9K1990201020202024Marion County
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,581
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,145 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,729
+26%since 2000
from $14,044 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
15.0%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 12.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
22.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 22.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.418
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade21.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade11.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Information10.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing9.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing7.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Other services3.3%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance2.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Construction2.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Professional, scientific, technical1.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration1.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.2%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$75,900
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $58,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$429
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $317 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
41.2%
−36.9 ptssince 2000
from 78.1% in 2000
26.4% rent
Vacancy rate
20.2%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 21.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
35.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 35.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
39.3%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 36.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.4
+21%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic58.5%(4,182)
Black33.7%(2,410)
Hispanic / Latino5.8%(413)
Asian0.1%(7)
Other0%
Diversity Score65.3%(4,668)
2010
White, non-Hispanic58.3%(5,100)
Black32.5%(2,837)
Hispanic / Latino6.5%(570)
Asian0.9%(77)
Other1.9%(163)
Diversity Score68.8%(6,012)
Diversity Score
69
+5%since 2000
from 65 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.8%
−2.1 ptssince 2000
from 8.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
80.2%
+14.7 ptssince 2000
from 65.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.9%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 4.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.4 min
+7%since 2000
from 24.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
79.1%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 80.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
14.7%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 13.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% 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
13.5%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.9%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 18.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
18.2%
−32.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
Female
47.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
Foreign born
4.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
14.2%
−35.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Compare Marion County to nearby counties

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Income$56,875+80%
Home value$143,900+90%
Population4,593−40%
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MARION COUNTY VS
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Home value$102,700+35%
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MARION COUNTY VS
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Home value$82,600+9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Marion County, Georgia?

Marion County, Georgia has about 8,742 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Marion County, Georgia earns about $31,581 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 $75,900, and the typical rent is about $429 a month.

How educated are people in Marion County, Georgia?

About 6.8% 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 22.0% 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 3,152 residents, a change of about 56 percent over that period.

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