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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Marion County

Tennessee · 27,776 residents · 498.254 sq mi
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Marion County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,419. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $66,700.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.2
US median: 35.2
Less educated
9% 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

27,776
+12%since 1990
from 24,860 in 1990
1990 – 2025
56 / sq mi
+12%since 1990
from 50 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
38.2
+12%since 1990
from 34.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
24K26K27K28K30K1990201020202024Marion County
202429K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$31,419
+19%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $20,045 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$16,419
+77%since 1990
from $9,274 in 1990
US average: $21,522
14.1%
−5.2 ptssince 1990
from 19.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$66,700
+19%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $42,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$420
+21%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $263 in 1990
US average: $602
80.7%
+1.6 ptssince 1990
from 79.0% in 1990
19.3% rent
2.1
Unchangedsince 1990
from 2.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic95.3%(23,691)
Black4.1%(1,012)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(108)
Asian0.1%(27)
Diversity Score12.2%(3,045)
2000
White, non-Hispanic93.9%(26,089)
Black4.1%(1,144)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(202)
Asian0.2%(57)
Diversity Score12.2%(3,391)
12
Unchangedsince 1990
from 12 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

9.5%
+3.0 ptssince 1990
from 6.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
64.6%
+12.7 ptssince 1990
from 51.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.0%
+1.4 ptssince 1990
from 2.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

21.8 min
−20%since 1990
from 27.4 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Marion County, Tennessee?

Marion County, Tennessee has about 27,776 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Marion County, Tennessee earns about $31,419 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Marion County, Tennessee expensive?

In Marion County, Tennessee, the median home is worth about $66,700, and the typical rent is about $420 a month.

How educated are people in Marion County, Tennessee?

About 9.5% of adults age 25 and over in Marion County, Tennessee hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Marion County, Tennessee?

About 14.1% of people in Marion County, Tennessee live below the federal poverty line.

Has Marion County, Tennessee grown since 1990?

Yes, Marion County, Tennessee has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,916 residents, a change of about 12 percent over that period.

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

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