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Marion County

Texas · 10,941 residents · 380.902 sq mi
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Marion County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $25,347. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $41,000. With a median age of 43.3, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 37% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 43.3
US median: 35.2
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 8%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

10,941
+10%since 1990
from 9,984 in 1990
1990 – 2025
29 / sq mi
+10%since 1990
from 26 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
43.3
+9%since 1990
from 39.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
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Section 02

Income & economy

$25,347
+26%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $15,288 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$14,535
+58%since 1990
from $9,197 in 1990
US average: $21,522
22.4%
−8.2 ptssince 1990
from 30.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$41,000
−8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $33,700 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$399
+19%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $255 in 1990
US average: $602
82.1%
+1.1 ptssince 1990
from 81.0% in 1990
17.9% rent
1.6
−27%since 1990
from 2.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic68.1%(6,802)
Black30.9%(3,090)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(128)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score56.7%(5,665)
2000
White, non-Hispanic71.5%(7,818)
Black23.8%(2,599)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(263)
Asian0.2%(23)
Diversity Score50.9%(5,564)
51
−10%since 1990
from 57 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

8.5%
+0.9 ptssince 1990
from 7.6% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
67.5%
+7.3 ptssince 1990
from 60.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.0%
+0.4 ptssince 1990
from 2.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

24.2 min
+1%since 1990
from 23.9 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
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, Texas?

Marion County, Texas has about 10,941 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Marion County, Texas earns about $25,347 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Marion County, Texas expensive?

In Marion County, Texas, the median home is worth about $41,000, and the typical rent is about $399 a month.

How educated are people in Marion County, Texas?

About 8.5% of adults age 25 and over in Marion County, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Marion County, Texas?

About 22.4% of people in Marion County, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Marion County, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Marion County, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 957 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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

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