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Marion County

Tennessee · 28,837 residents · 498.254 sq mi
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Marion County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $50,059. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $122,700. With a median age of 45.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
12% 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
28,837
+4%since 2000
from 27,776 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
58 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 56 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
45.2
+18%since 2000
from 38.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
24K26K27K28K30K1990201020202024Marion County
202429K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,059
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,419 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,717
+57%since 2000
from $16,419 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
28.7%
+10.4 ptssince 2009
from 18.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
16.6%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 14.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade21.2%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade11.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Information9.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services6.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance6.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Public administration5.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical4.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.2%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$122,700
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $66,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$710
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $420 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
76.5%
−4.2 ptssince 2000
from 80.7% in 2000
23.5% rent
Afford Score
2.5
+15%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.9%(26,089)
Black4.1%(1,144)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(202)
Asian0.2%(57)
Other0%
Diversity Score12.2%(3,391)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic89.1%(25,689)
Black3.6%(1,033)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(601)
Asian0.5%(148)
Other2.2%(647)
Diversity Score20.4%(5,875)
Segregation Score26.6%(7,661)
Diversity Score
20
+67%since 2000
from 12 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
27
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.5%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 9.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
81.0%
+16.4 ptssince 2000
from 64.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.2 min
+43%since 2000
from 21.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
86.2%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 82.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.6%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.2%
−3.7 ptssince 2011
from 8.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
55.5%
−1.1 ptssince 2011
from 56.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
26.4%
−29.2 ptssince 2009
from 55.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
Female
51.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.5%
−77.4 ptssince 2013
from 85.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Marion County, Tennessee?

Marion County, Tennessee has about 28,837 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Marion County, Tennessee earns about $50,059 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 $122,700, and the typical rent is about $710 a month.

How educated are people in Marion County, Tennessee?

About 12.5% 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 16.6% 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 3,977 residents, a change of about 16 percent over that period.

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

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