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Marion County

Mississippi · 24,001 residents (2025 est.) · 542.398 sq mi
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Marion County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $45,110. Population has declined 5% since 2000. 14% 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 $122,800.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 40.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 28%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
24,193
−5%since 2000
from 25,595 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
45 / sq mi
−5%since 2009
from 47 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
40.8
+16%since 2000
from 35.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:24,001 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
24K25K26K27K27K1990201020202024Marion County
202424K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 55.7%(1,386)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 96%(1,449)
US avg: 6%
10 to 147.2%(1,749)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 196.7%(1,623)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 245.1%(1,244)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3412.8%(3,102)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4412.2%(2,952)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5412.3%(2,976)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6413%(3,155)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7411.3%(2,723)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 845.7%(1,391)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over1.8%(443)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,110
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,555 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,415
+107%since 2000
from $12,301 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
27.4%
+10.6 ptssince 2009
from 16.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
19.7%
−5.1 ptssince 2000
from 24.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.456
−7%since 2010
from 0.491 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade13.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Information10.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance9.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Retail trade8%
US avg: 9.9%
Professional, scientific, technical7.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Other services4%
US avg: 6.7%
Manufacturing2.9%
US avg: 0.4%
Public administration2.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Education & health services2.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Construction1.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$122,800
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$818
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $345 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
77.2%
−3.2 ptssince 2000
from 80.4% in 2000
22.8% rent
Vacancy rate
18.3%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
20.4%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 23.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
30.5%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 34.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.7
+10%since 2009
from 2.5 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
19
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-Hispanic66.7%(17,063)
Black31.7%(8,106)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(158)
Asian0.2%(53)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic63.4%(15,341)
Black31.2%(7,559)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(449)
Asian0.3%(76)
Other3.2%(768)
Diversity Score
62
+7%since 2009
from 58 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Segregation Score
26
−33%since 2020
from 39 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
Honduran0.5%(123)
Mexican0.4%(97)
Puerto Rican0.4%(94)
Guatemalan0.3%(62)
Cuban0%(11)
Spaniard0%(10)
Asian origin
Chinese0.3%(61)
Korean0.1%(15)
Pacific Islander origin
Samoan0.1%(13)
Ancestry
American11.5%(2,783)
English9.5%(2,306)
Irish7.5%(1,824)
German3.5%(846)
Italian1.3%(318)
French1.2%(296)
British1.1%(276)
Scottish0.5%(130)
Croatian0.4%(89)
West Indian0.4%(86)
+ 15 more ancestry groups with data
Jamaican0.2%(53)
Danish0.2%(47)
Dutch0.2%(40)
Haitian0.1%(33)
Norwegian0.1%(22)
Arab0.1%(16)
Belgian0.1%(13)
Swedish0%(12)
Polish0%(9)
Syrian0%(7)
Slovak0%(7)
Welsh0%(7)
RANKED:Largest American population · Largest English population · Largest Irish population · Largest German population · Largest Italian population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.7%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 11.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
83.2%
+16.7 ptssince 2000
from 66.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 4.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.3 min
+64%since 2000
from 21.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
84.6%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 78.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.6%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 12.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
5.2%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.2%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% 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
5.5%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.5%
−2.8 ptssince 2011
from 10.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
54.1%
+2.8 ptssince 2011
from 51.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.7%
−6.0 ptssince 2009
from 15.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
23.5%
−33.6 ptssince 2009
from 57.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
Female
51.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
Foreign born
1.4%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.9%
−41.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
23.0%
+1.6 ptssince 2012
from 21.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
13.5%
−67.2 ptssince 2013
from 80.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
83.5%
+33.3 ptssince 2017
from 50.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2016
from 98.4% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2016
from 1.2% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married30%(2,815)
Married55.8%(5,238)
Widowed3.2%(303)
Divorced11%(1,032)
Women 15+
Never married26.9%(2,745)
Married46.6%(4,768)
Widowed12.8%(1,309)
Divorced13.7%(1,399)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Marion County, Mississippi?

Marion County, Mississippi has about 24,193 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Marion County, Mississippi earns about $45,110 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Marion County, Mississippi expensive?

In Marion County, Mississippi, the median home is worth about $122,800, and the typical rent is about $818 a month.

How educated are people in Marion County, Mississippi?

About 13.7% of adults age 25 and over in Marion County, Mississippi hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Marion County, Mississippi?

About 19.7% of people in Marion County, Mississippi live below the federal poverty line.

Has Marion County, Mississippi grown since 1990?

Yes, Marion County, Mississippi has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1,351 residents, a change of about -5 percent over that period.

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6 census tracts
Census Tract 9501Census Tract 9505Census Tract 9506Census Tract 9504Census Tract 9502Census Tract 9503
4 ZIP codes
ZIP 39429ZIP 39483ZIP 39478ZIP 39643
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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