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Marion

County:
Perry County
County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
10.57
State:
Alabama

Marion is a city located in Perry County, Alabama. Marion has a 2026 population of 2,479. It is also the county seat of Perry County. Marion is currently declining at a rate of -4.29% annually and its population has decreased by -21.25% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,148 in 2020.

The median household income in Marion is $35,842 with a poverty rate of 20.1%. The median age in Marion is 34.2 years: 25.8 years for males, and 34.7 years for females. For every 100 females there are 64.5 males.

2.5K
Total Population
235
Density (mi²)
-111 -4.29%
Growth

Marion Population

Marion Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20262,479-111-4.29%
20252,590-112-4.15%
20242,702-28-1.03%
20232,730-42-1.52%
20222,772-301-9.79%
20213,073-101-3.18%
20203,148170.54%
20193,131-29-0.92%
20183,160-137-4.16%
20173,297-63-1.88%
20163,360-56-1.64%
20153,416-45-1.3%
20143,461-50-1.42%
20133,511-51-1.43%
20123,562-81-2.22%
20113,643-32-0.87%
20103,675-11-0.3%
20003,511-700-16.62%
19904,211-256-5.73%
19804,4671784.15%
19704,28948212.66%
19603,80798534.9%
19502,8221766.65%
18702,64600%

Median Age

Overall: 34.2 years
Female: 34.7 years
Male: 25.8 years

Marion Adults

There are 2,506 adults, (590 of whom are seniors) in Marion.

Sex Ratio

Female: 1,754 (60.8%)
Male: 1,132 (39.2%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Marion includes 72.49% Black or African American, 26.65% White, and smaller percentages for other race, Two or more races, Asian and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Black or African American2,09272.49%
White76926.65%
Other race120.42%
Two or more races80.28%
Asian50.17%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Other race120.42%
Asian50.17%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Black or African American2,09272.49%
White76926.65%
Two or more races80.28%

Marion Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Marion 's average per capita income is $29,399. Household income levels show a median of $35,842. The poverty rate stands at 20.1%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Families$37,598$48,417
Households$35,842$42,548
Non Families$16,861$25,080
Married Families--

$29,399

Average Income

$35,842

Median Household Income

20.1%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)