Marion, Alabama Population 2022
Marion is a city located in Perry County Alabama. Marion has a 2020 population of 3,074. It is also the county seat of Perry County. Marion is currently declining at a rate of -1.63% annually and its population has decreased by -3.21% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,176 in 2010.
The average household income in Marion is $33,554 with a poverty rate of 34.21%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to - per month, and the median house value is $87,400. The median age in Marion is 36.7 years, 36.2 years for males, and 38 years for females.
Marion Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Marionwas:
- Black or African American: 65.83%
- White: 33.64%
- Asian: 0.25%
- Other race: 0.19%
- Native American: 0.09%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
- Two or more races: 0.00%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,075 | 33.64% |
| Black or African American | 2,104 | 65.83% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 3 | 0.09% |
| Asian | 8 | 0.25% |
| Some Other Race | 6 | 0.19% |
Marion Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 832 | 2.87 | 81.3 |
| Married | 149 | 2.43 | 84.6 |
| Male | 19 | 2.89 | 100 |
| Female | 255 | 6.13 | 91 |
| Non Family | 409 | 0 | 73.1 |
4.68
Average Family Size
2.87
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 234 | 13.67% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 148 | 8.64% |
| High School Graduate | 486 | 28.39% |
| Some College | 382 | 22.31% |
| Associates Degree | 90 | 5.26% |
| Bachelors Degree | 210 | 12.27% |
| Graduate Degree | 162 | 9.46% |
Marion Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 533 | 422 | 150 |
| Black | 1,176 | 907 | 222 |
| Native American | 3 | 1 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 79.17%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 28.14%.
Marion Language by Age
Marion Language
98.72% of Marion residents speak only English, while 1.28% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0.91% of the population.
Marion Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 72 | 72 | 100.00% |
| Black | 1,873 | 713 | 38.07% |
| White | 515 | 104 | 20.19% |
| Other | NaN% |
34.21%
Overall Poverty Rate
32.11%
Male Poverty Rate
35.98%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Marion
The race most likely to be in poverty in Marion is Hispanic, with 100.00% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Marion is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 18.25%. Among those working part-time, it was 40.35%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 32.91%.
Marion Marital Status
Marriage Rates
23.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
26.5%
Male Marriage Rate
20.8%
Female Marriage Rate
Marion Married by Age and Sex
Marion Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Marion Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 42 | 4.16% |
| Black | 18 | 1.31% |
Marion Veterans by Education
0.00%
Veteran Poverty Rate
0.00%
Veteran Disability Rate
23.9%
Labor Force Participation
21.8%
Employment Rate
7.6%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
74.09%
Born in Marion
95.40%
Native Born
4.60%
Foreign Born
0.81%
Non Citizen
3.79%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
95.40% of Marion residents were born in the United States, with 74.09% having been born in Alabama. 0.81% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1870 | 2,646 | 0.00% | |
| 1950 | 2,822 | 176 | 0.08% |
| 1960 | 3,807 | 985 | 3.04% |
| 1970 | 4,289 | 482 | 1.20% |
| 1980 | 4,467 | 178 | 0.41% |
| 1990 | 4,211 | -256 | -0.59% |
| 2000 | 3,511 | -700 | -1.80% |
| 2010 | 3,686 | 175 | 0.49% |
| 2011 | 3,635 | -51 | -1.38% |
| 2012 | 3,584 | -51 | -1.40% |
| 2013 | 3,533 | -51 | -1.42% |
| 2014 | 3,482 | -51 | -1.44% |
| 2015 | 3,431 | -51 | -1.46% |
| 2016 | 3,380 | -51 | -1.49% |
| 2017 | 3,329 | -51 | -1.51% |
| 2018 | 3,278 | -51 | -1.53% |
| 2019 | 3,227 | -51 | -1.56% |
| 2020 | 3,176 | -51 | -1.58% |
| 2021 | 3,125 | -51 | -1.61% |
| 2022 | 3,074 | -51 | -1.63% |