Marion County, Florida
FL · FIPS 12083 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 400,078 | — | #185 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $61,010 | -18.8% | #1,992 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 47.9 years | +23.1% | #366 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $243,100 | -13.8% | #948 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,277 | +9.8% | #447 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 14.4% | +14.4% | #1,841 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Marion County has a population of 400,078, making it the #185 most populous county in the US. The median age is 47.9 years, which is 23.1% above the national median.
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The median household income in Marion County is $61,010, ranking #1,992 out of 3,222 counties — 18.8% below the national median. The poverty rate is 14.4% and unemployment stands at 4.8%.
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The median home value in Marion County is $243,100 (-13.8% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,277/mo and the homeownership rate is 77.5%.
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87.5% of residents in Marion County have health insurance coverage, which is 4.6% below the national rate.
About Marion County, Florida
Marion County, Florida has a total population of 400,078, making it the 185th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Marion County is 47.9 years, which is 23.1% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Marion County is $61,010, which ranks #1,992 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 18.8% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 14.4%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.8%.
The median home value in Marion County is $243,100, 13.8% below the national median. Renters in Marion County pay a median gross rent of $1,277 per month. The homeownership rate is 77.5%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Marion County, 23.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 30.6% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 87.5% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 29.2 min.
Marion County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 65.5% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (17.0%) and Black (non-Hispanic) (11.6%).
All data for Marion County, Florida comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.