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Marion County

State:
Mississippi
County Seat:
Columbia

Marion County's estimated 2025 population is 24,340 with a growth rate of 0.24% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Marion County is the 38th largest county in Mississippi. The 2010 population was 26,987 and has seen a growth of -9.81% since that time.

24,340
Total Population
45
Population Density (mi²)
38
Population Rank (State)
58 0.24%
Annual Population Growth

Marion County Population

Marion County Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

The racial composition of Marion County includes 63.9% White, 32.1% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, other race, Native American, Asian and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White15,52963.9%
Black or African American7,80232.1%
Two or more races5712.35%
Other race3131.29%
Native American650.27%
Asian230.09%

Marion County Marital Status

OverallMalesFemales0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

Marion County's average per capita income is $34,298. Household income levels show a median of $42,320. The poverty rate stands at 20.4%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median
Mean
Married Families$65,505-
Families$52,132$81,878
Households$42,320$67,117
Non Families$26,461$35,260

$34,298

Average Income

$42,320

Median Household Income

20.4%

Poverty Rate