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Marion County

Mississippi · 24,441 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 $31,629. Population has declined 5% since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $94,300. The poverty rate of 25.3% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 32% less than the Mississippi median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
24,441
−5%since 2000
from 25,595 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
45 / sq mi
−5%since 2000
from 47 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.8
+16%since 2000
from 35.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
24K25K26K27K27K1990201020202024Marion County
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1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,629
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,555 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,769
+69%since 2000
from $12,301 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
21.4%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 16.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
25.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 24.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing10.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Wholesale trade10.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance9.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Manufacturing7.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Professional, scientific, technical7.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade5.4%
US avg: 10%
Other services4.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Construction3.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Public administration2.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$94,300
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$548
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $345 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
78.1%
−2.3 ptssince 2000
from 80.4% in 2000
21.9% rent
Afford Score
3.0
+39%since 2000
from 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)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic64.3%(15,721)
Black31%(7,583)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(406)
Asian0.3%(65)
Other1.4%(340)
Diversity Score59.5%(14,531)
Segregation Score38.6%(9,440)
Diversity Score
59
+7%since 2000
from 56 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
39
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.9%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 11.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
82.3%
+15.8 ptssince 2000
from 66.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 4.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
36.7 min
+75%since 2000
from 21.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.2%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 78.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.4%
−0.9 ptssince 2011
from 10.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
48.1%
−3.2 ptssince 2011
from 51.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
26.4%
−30.7 ptssince 2009
from 57.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
Female
51.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
Foreign born
1.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
15.1%
−65.6 ptssince 2013
from 80.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Home value$126,600+34%
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Home value$224,700+138%
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MARION COUNTY VS
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Income$38,548+22%
Home value$90,100−4%
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MARION COUNTY VS
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Income$43,531+38%
Home value$100,000+6%
Population11,819−51%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Marion County, Mississippi?

Marion County, Mississippi has about 24,441 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Marion County, Mississippi earns about $31,629 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 $94,300, and the typical rent is about $548 a month.

How educated are people in Marion County, Mississippi?

About 12.9% 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 25.3% 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 1,103 residents, a change of about -4 percent over that period.

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

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