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Marion County

Texas · 9,725 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 $39,093. Population has declined 11% since 2000. 17% 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 $98,200. With a median age of 52.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 39% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 52.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 59%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
9,725
−11%since 2000
from 10,941 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
26 / sq mi
−11%since 2000
from 29 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
52.6
+21%since 2000
from 43.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,093
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,347 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,798
+77%since 2000
from $14,535 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
21.4%
+6.0 ptssince 2009
from 15.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
18.5%
−3.9 ptssince 2000
from 22.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information15.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade9.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade9.7%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance6.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Other services4.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services3.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing3.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing3.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction1.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$98,200
+59%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$726
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $399 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
78.5%
−3.6 ptssince 2000
from 82.1% in 2000
21.5% rent
Afford Score
2.5
+55%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic71.5%(7,818)
Black23.8%(2,599)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(263)
Asian0.2%(23)
Other0%
Diversity Score50.9%(5,564)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic70.6%(6,869)
Black19%(1,846)
Hispanic / Latino4%(389)
Asian0.5%(48)
Other1.9%(189)
Diversity Score52.3%(5,081)
Segregation Score34.7%(3,373)
Diversity Score
52
+3%since 2000
from 51 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
35
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.7%
+8.2 ptssince 2000
from 8.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.1%
+18.6 ptssince 2000
from 67.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.9 min
+27%since 2000
from 24.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.1%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 78.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.6%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
10.9%
+2.0 ptssince 2011
from 8.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
47.6%
−4.3 ptssince 2011
from 51.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
27.7%
−24.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
Female
51.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
Foreign born
2.7%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.0%
−67.4 ptssince 2013
from 77.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Marion County, Texas?

Marion County, Texas has about 9,725 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Marion County, Texas earns about $39,093 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 $98,200, and the typical rent is about $726 a month.

How educated are people in Marion County, Texas?

About 16.7% 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 18.5% of people in Marion County, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Marion County, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Marion County, Texas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 259 residents, a change of about -3 percent over that period.

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