Marion County, GA Demographics
What is the population of Marion County?
There are 9,187 residents in Marion County, with a median age of 41. Of this, 48.09% are males and 51.91% are females. US-born citizens make up 94.78% of the resident pool in Marion County, while non-US-born citizens account for 1.23%. Additionally, 3.99% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 8,740 people in Marion County currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 9,187 | -1.6% |
| Male Population | 4,418 | -2.9% |
| Female Population | 4,769 | -0.4% |
Male Population 48.09%
Female Population 51.91%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 41 | -0.2% |
| Citizen U.S. Born | 8,707 | -1.1% |
| Citizen not U.S. Born | 113 | -34.7% |
| Not Citizen | 367 | 1.1% |
Citizen U.S. Born 94.78%
Citizen not U.S. Born 1.23%
Not Citizen 3.99%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 7 | 0.0% |
| Moved from Same County | 160 | -18.8% |
| Moved from Same State | 189 | 41.0% |
| Moved from Different State | 29 | -61.8% |
| Same House as Last Year | 8,740 | -1.4% |
Moved from Abroad 0.08%
Moved from Same County 1.75%
Moved from Same State 2.07%
Moved from Different State 0.32%
Same House as Last Year 95.78%
What are the employment statistics in Marion County?
White-collar workers make up 63.7% of the working population in Marion County, while blue-collar employees account for 36.3%. There are also 726 entrepreneurs in Marion County (10.02% of the workforce); 5,154 workers employed in private companies (71.13%); and 1,078 people working in governmental institutions (14.88%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 4,616 | 114.0% |
| Blue Collar | 2,630 | 94.1% |
White Collar 63.7%
Blue Collar 36.3%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 726 | 95.7% |
| Private Companies | 5,154 | 96.4% |
| Governmental Workers | 1,078 | 154.8% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 288 | 206.4% |
Self Employees 10.02%
Private Companies 71.13%
Governmental Workers 14.88%
Not for Profit Companies 3.97%
How many households are there in Marion County?
There are a total of 3,806 households in Marion County, each made up of around 2 members. Family establishments represent 66.89% of these Marion County households, while non-family units account for the remaining 33.11%. Additionally, 28.72% of households have children and 71.28% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total households | 3,806 | 2.7% |
| Average People per Household | 2 | -14.2% |
| Family Households | 2,546 | 2.1% |
| Non-Family Households | 1,260 | 4.0% |
Family Households 66.89%
Non-Family Households 33.11%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 1,093 | 4.2% |
| Households without Children | 2,713 | 2.1% |
Households with Children 28.72%
Households without Children 71.28%
What are the median and average incomes in Marion County?
The average annual household income in Marion County is $58,699, while the median household income sits at $45,646 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $53,713, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $52,105. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $23,393 and $35,795, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $58,699 | 7.2% |
| Median Household Income | $45,646 | 2.6% |
| People below Poverty Level | 1,859 | 10.4% |
| People above Poverty Level | 7,166 | -4.1% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Marion County?
There are 4,434 housing units in Marion County, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1994. Of the 3,806 occupied housing units in Marion County, 76.22% are owner-occupied, while 23.78% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 46.81% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $203,450. In general, housing costs reach $702 per month in Marion County.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 4,434 | 0.5% |
| Median Year Built | 1994 | 0.1% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 168 | 10.5% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 33 | -41.1% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 154 | 45.3% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 307 | 2.3% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 660 | -0.9% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 533 | -17.5% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 1,208 | 4.1% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 1,237 | 6.1% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 118 | -21.3% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 16 | 45.5% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 3,806 | 2.7% |
| Owner Occupied | 2,901 | 3.0% |
| Renter Occupied | 905 | 1.8% |
Owner Occupied 76.22%
Renter Occupied 23.78%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 1,358 | 7.8% |
| Without Mortgage | 1,543 | -0.8% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $203,450 | 7.2% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $94,200 | 2.1% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $702 | 11.4% |
With Mortgage 46.81%
Without Mortgage 53.19%
What is the level of education in Marion County?
Approximately 53.79% of the population in Marion County holds a high school degree (that's 3,961 residents), while 19.64% have attained a college certificate (1,446 locals) and 9.34% have a bachelor's degree (688 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 436 | -11.4% |
| Some High School | 3,961 | -4.0% |
| Some College | 1,446 | -17.2% |
| Associate Degree | 612 | 32.8% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 688 | 5.0% |
| Graduate Degree | 221 | 13.3% |
No High School 5.92%
Some High School 53.79%
Some College 19.64%
Associate Degree 8.31%
Bachelor's Degree 9.34%
Graduate Degree 3%
What is the marital status of Marion County residents?
A total of 2,170 people in Marion County have never been married (which represents 27.82% of the total population), while 3,749 of them are wedded (48.06%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 215 (2.76%) and 1,037 (13.29%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 2,170 | -6.2% |
| Married | 3,749 | -1.9% |
| Separated | 215 | 38.7% |
| Widowed | 630 | 2.6% |
| Divorced | 1,037 | 12.7% |
Never Married 27.82%
Married 48.06%
Separated 2.76%
Widowed 8.08%
Divorced 13.29%
What are the most common means of transportation in Marion County?
The top three means of transportation people in Marion County use to get to work are: car, bus or trolley bus and walking. A total of 3,188 residents commute by car, 11 prefer going to work by bus or trolley bus and 9 by walking
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 3,188 | 0.2% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 11 | -26.7% |
| Walk | 9 | -18.2% |
What is the median and average household income in Marion County by zipcode?
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2023 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.