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Marion County

Mississippi · 25,595 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 $24,555. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $52,800. The poverty rate of 24.8% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 35.1
US median: 35.2
Less educated
11% 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
25,595
Unchangedsince 1990
from 25,544 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
47 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 1990
from 47 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
35.1
+9%since 1990
from 32.2 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
24K25K26K27K27K1990201020202024Marion County
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1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$24,555
+16%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $16,084 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$12,301
+45%since 1990
from $8,490 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
24.8%
−4.8 ptssince 1990
from 29.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$52,800
+4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $38,600 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$345
+5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $250 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
80.4%
+0.9 ptssince 1990
from 79.5% in 1990
19.6% rent
Afford Score
2.2
−10%since 1990
from 2.4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

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

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.5%
+3.0 ptssince 1990
from 8.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
66.5%
+7.7 ptssince 1990
from 58.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
4.0%
+0.7 ptssince 1990
from 3.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.0 min
−6%since 1990
from 22.2 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
Walthall County
Income$48,905+99%
Home value$126,600+140%
Population13,928−42%
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MARION COUNTY VS
Lamar County
Income$70,909+189%
Home value$224,700+326%
Population67,403+181%
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MARION COUNTY VS
Jefferson Davis County
Income$38,548+57%
Home value$90,100+71%
Population10,941−54%
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MARION COUNTY VS
Lawrence County
Income$43,531+77%
Home value$100,000+89%
Population11,819−51%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Marion County, Mississippi?

Marion County, Mississippi has about 25,595 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Marion County, Mississippi earns about $24,555 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 $52,800, and the typical rent is about $345 a month.

How educated are people in Marion County, Mississippi?

About 11.5% 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 24.8% of people in Marion County, Mississippi live below the federal poverty line.

Has Marion County, Mississippi grown since 1990?

Yes, Marion County, Mississippi has grown since 1990. The population has added about 51 residents, a change of about 0 percent over that period.

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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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