Marion County, South Carolina
SC · FIPS 45067 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 28,664 | — | #1,516 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $36,301 | -51.7% | #3,114 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 42.6 years | +9.5% | #1,331 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $93,200 | -66.9% | #3,070 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $669 | -42.5% | #2,874 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 30.0% | +138.0% | #3,085 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Marion County has a population of 28,664, making it the #1,516 most populous county in the US. The median age is 42.6 years, which is 9.5% above the national median.
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The median household income in Marion County is $36,301, ranking #3,114 out of 3,222 counties — 51.7% below the national median. The poverty rate is 30.0% and unemployment stands at 7.2%.
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The median home value in Marion County is $93,200 (-66.9% vs national). Renters pay a median of $669/mo and the homeownership rate is 62.6%.
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86.3% of residents in Marion County have health insurance coverage, which is 5.9% below the national rate.
About Marion County, South Carolina
Marion County, South Carolina has a total population of 28,664, making it the 1,516th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Marion County is 42.6 years, which is 9.5% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Marion County is $36,301, which ranks #3,114 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 51.7% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 30.0%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 7.2%.
The median home value in Marion County is $93,200, 66.9% below the national median. Renters in Marion County pay a median gross rent of $669 per month. The homeownership rate is 62.6%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Marion County, 14.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 57.1% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 86.3% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 31.5 min.
Marion County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is Black (non-Hispanic) at 54.8% of the population, followed by White (non-Hispanic) (38.6%) and Two or More Races (3.0%).
All data for Marion County, South Carolina 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.