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COUNTY · 1990 CENSUS

Marion County

Mississippi · 25,544 residents · 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 $16,084. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $38,600. The poverty rate of 29.6% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 32.2
US median: 33.0
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

25,544
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 25,595 in 2000
1990 – 2025
47 / sq mi
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 47 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
32.2
−8%vs 2000
vs 35.1 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
24K25K26K27K27K1990201020202024Marion County
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Section 02

Income & economy

$16,084
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $24,555 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$8,490
−31%vs 2000
vs $12,301 in 2000
US average: $14,340
29.6%
+4.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 24.8% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$38,600
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $52,800 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$250
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $345 in 2000
US average: $450
79.5%
−0.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 80.4% in 2000
20.5% rent
2.4
+12%vs 2000
vs 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic66.7%(17,063)
Black31.7%(8,106)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(158)
Asian0.2%(53)
Other0%
Diversity Score55.7%(14,268)
1990
White, non-Hispanic69.3%(17,692)
Black30.2%(7,708)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(237)
Asian0.1%(16)
Other0.5%(128)
Diversity Score54.9%(14,036)
55
−1%vs 2000
vs 56 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

8.4%
−3.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 11.5% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
58.8%
−7.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 66.5% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
3.3%
−0.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 4.0% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

22.2 min
+6%vs 2000
vs 21.0 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Marion County, Mississippi?

Marion County, Mississippi has about 25,544 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Marion County, Mississippi earns about $16,084 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 $38,600, and the typical rent is about $250 a month.

How educated are people in Marion County, Mississippi?

About 8.4% 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 29.6% of people in Marion County, Mississippi live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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