Marion County, Georgia

GA · FIPS 13197 Republican

Located in Georgia, Marion County has a population of 7,509 residents and a median age of 41.9 years, making it the #2,692 most populous county out of 3,222 nationwide. In terms of economic indicators, the county has a poverty rate of 20.9%. The median home value is $154,100, and the median household income is $51,667, which is 31% below the national median.

7,509
Population
#2,692 of 3,222
$51,667
Median Income
-31.2% #2,680 of 3,222
41.9 years
Median Age
+7.7% #1,514 of 3,222
20.9%
Poverty Rate
+66.0% #2,755 of 3,222

Demographics

Marion County has a population of 7,509, making it the #2,692 most populous county in the US. The median age is 41.9 years, which is 7.7% above the national median.

Population Trend

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Year-over-Year Population Growth

Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

91.9%
Native Born
8.1%
Foreign Born

Geographic Mobility (Past Year)

Economy

The median household income in Marion County is $51,667, ranking #2,680 out of 3,222 counties — 31.2% below the national median. The poverty rate is 20.9% and unemployment stands at 4.8%.

Income#2,680
$51,667
-31.2%
vs nation
17th percentile
Per Capita#2,512
$29,446
-28.6%
vs nation
22th percentile
Poverty#2,755
20.9%
+66.0%
vs nation
14th percentile
Unemployment#1,885
4.8%
-9.5%
vs nation
42th percentile

Income Distribution

Industry of Employment

Occupation

Housing

The median home value in Marion County is $154,100 (-45.3% vs national). Renters pay a median of $710/mo and the homeownership rate is 78.9%.

Home Value#2,171
$154,100
-45.3%
vs nation
33th percentile
Rent#2,697
$710
-39.0%
vs nation
16th percentile
Homeownership#809
78.9%
+22.5%
vs nation
75th percentile

Household Type

Education

In Marion County, 17.7% of adults age 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is 47.6% below the national average, ranking #2,403 out of 3,222 counties.

Bachelor's Degree or Higher
17.7% −47.6% vs nation
Rank #2,403 of 3,222
25th percentile

Bachelor's Degree or Higher Trend

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Health & Wellbeing

Life expectancy in Marion County is 73.4 years. 25.1% of adults report poor or fair health and 17.9% lack health insurance. Data from County Health Rankings (2025).

Life Expectancy#2,128
73.4
-2.4%
vs nation
31th percentile
Poor/Fair Health#2,726
25.1%
+28.3%
vs nation
13th percentile
Diabetes#2,574
13.2%
+18.6%
vs nation
18th percentile
Insufficient Sleep#2,312
40.1%
+7.5%
vs nation
27th percentile
Poor Mental Health Days#2,404
6.1
+7.4%
vs nation
24th percentile
Poor Physical Health Days#2,624
5.1
+14.9%
vs nation
17th percentile
Uninsured Rate#2,896
17.9%
+70.7%
vs nation
8th percentile
Physical Inactivity#2,671
31.8%
+20.5%
vs nation
15th percentile
Food Insecurity#1,529
14.1%
-2.1%
vs nation
51th percentile

Substance Use

20.2% of adults in Marion County smoke , 39.9% are obese , and 16.2% report excessive drinking.

Adult Smoking#2,309
20.2%
+12.5%
vs nation
27th percentile
Adult Obesity#2,027
39.9%
+5.3%
vs nation
36th percentile
Excessive Drinking#407
16.2%
-18.4%
vs nation
87th percentile

Safety

The suicide rate is 16.7 per 100,000. Motor vehicle deaths occur at a rate of 29.8 per 100,000.

Suicide Rate#1,028
16.7
-15.2%
vs nation
60th percentile
Motor Vehicle Deaths#2,382
29.8
+47.1%
vs nation
16th percentile

Families & Children

40.1% of children in Marion County live in poverty . The teen birth rate is 24.6 per 1,000 females age 15–19.

Teen Birth Rate#1,915
24.6
+12.7%
vs nation
36th percentile
Child Poverty#3,084
40.1%
+111.1%
vs nation
2th percentile

Civic & Transportation

Voter turnout in Marion County is 56.6%. The mean commute time is 36.1 min, which is 31.0% above the national average.

Voter Turnout
56.6% NaN% vs nation
Rank #NaN of NaN
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Voter Turnout Trend

Mean Commute Time
36.1 min +31.0% vs nation
Rank #207 of 3,222
94th percentile

Mean Commute Time Trend

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Elections

In the 2024 presidential election, Marion County voted Republican with a margin of 30.2%. The vote was 34.6% Dem / 64.8% Rep. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted 3.6 toward Republicans .

2024 REP +30.2%
34.6% 64.8%
Dem 3,621 votes Rep
2020 REP +26.6%
36.2% 62.8%
Dem 3,625 votes Rep
2016 REP +22.3%
38.1% 60.4%
Dem 3,183 votes Rep
2012 REP +10.1%
44.6% 54.7%
Dem 3,167 votes Rep
2008 REP +12.3%
43.4% 55.7%
Dem 3,184 votes Rep

Vote Share Over Time

About Marion County, Georgia

Marion County, Georgia has a total population of 7,509, making it the 2,692nd most populous county in the United States. The median age in Marion County is 41.9 years, which is 7.7% above the national median of 38.9 years.

The median household income in Marion County is $51,667, which ranks #2,680 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 31.2% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 20.9%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.8%.

The median home value in Marion County is $154,100, 45.3% below the national median. Renters in Marion County pay a median gross rent of $710 per month. The homeownership rate is 78.9%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.

In Marion County, 17.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 47.6% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 82.7% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 36.1 min.

Marion County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 57.4% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (27.2%) and Hispanic or Latino (8.0%).

All data for Marion County, Georgia 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.