Marion County, Mississippi
MS · FIPS 28091 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 24,193 | — | #1,694 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $45,110 | -40.0% | #2,958 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 40.8 years | +4.9% | #1,867 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $122,800 | -56.4% | #2,610 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $818 | -29.7% | #1,970 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 19.7% | +56.2% | #2,641 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Marion County has a population of 24,193, making it the #1,694 most populous county in the US. The median age is 40.8 years, which is 4.9% above the national median.
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The median household income in Marion County is $45,110, ranking #2,958 out of 3,222 counties — 40.0% below the national median. The poverty rate is 19.7% and unemployment stands at 7.5%.
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The median home value in Marion County is $122,800 (-56.4% vs national). Renters pay a median of $818/mo and the homeownership rate is 77.2%.
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86.5% of residents in Marion County have health insurance coverage, which is 5.7% below the national rate.
About Marion County, Mississippi
Marion County, Mississippi has a total population of 24,193, making it the 1,694th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Marion County is 40.8 years, which is 4.9% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Marion County is $45,110, which ranks #2,958 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 40.0% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 19.7%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 7.5%.
The median home value in Marion County is $122,800, 56.4% below the national median. Renters in Marion County pay a median gross rent of $818 per month. The homeownership rate is 77.2%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Marion County, 13.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 59.3% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 86.5% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 33.8 min.
Marion County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 63.4% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (31.2%) and Two or More Races (2.3%).
All data for Marion County, Mississippi 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.