State
County
Land Area (mi²)
10.6 sq mi
Density (mi²)
286.30/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
-1.59%
Growth Since 2010
-17.93%
Rank in State
Rank in Country
World Population Review
Marion, Alabama Population 2021
3,025
Marion is a city located in Perry County Alabama. It is also the county seat of Perry County. With a 2020 population of 3,025, it is the 138th largest city in Alabama and the 6228th largest city in the United States . Marion is currently declining at a rate of -1.59% annually and its population has decreased by -17.93% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,686 in 2010. Marion reached it's highest population of 4,467 in 1980. Spanning over 11 miles, Marion has a population density of 286 people per square mile.
The average household income in Marion is $33,554 with a poverty rate of 28.97%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $371 per month, and the median house value is $75,000. 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 Marion was:
- Black or African American: 54.69%
- White: 44.55%
- Other race: 0.43%
- Asian: 0.24%
- Native American: 0.09%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
- Two or more races: 0.00%
The current population of Marion, Alabama is 3,025 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 3,172.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 3,686.
Marion, Alabama Population 2021
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 1,791 | 54.69% |
| White | 1,459 | 44.55% |
| Some Other Race | 14 | 0.43% |
| Asian | 8 | 0.24% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 3 | 0.09% |
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Marion Population by Race
Marion Population Pyramid $2021
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Marion Population by Age
Marion Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,055 | 2.34 | 70.9 |
| Non Family | 648 | 0 | 63 |
| Married | 215 | 2.86 | 81.9 |
| Female | 151 | 6.7 | 81.5 |
| Male | 41 | 4.66 | 100 |
4.46
Average Family Size
2.34
Average Household Size
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Marion Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 297 | 16.17% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 111 | 6.04% |
| High School Graduate | 611 | 33.26% |
| Some College | 349 | 19.00% |
| Associates Degree | 31 | 1.69% |
| Bachelors Degree | 269 | 14.64% |
| Graduate Degree | 169 | 9.20% |
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Marion Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Marion Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 1,026 | 779 | 216 |
| White | 808 | 648 | 222 |
| Native American | 3 | 2 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 80.20%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 27.48%.
Marion Educational Attainment by Race
Marion Language by Age
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Marion Language
98.97% of Marion residents speak only English, while 1.03% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0.71% of the population.
Marion Language
Marion Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 1,562 | 557 | 35.66% |
| White | 903 | 157 | 17.39% |
| Hispanic | 50 | 50 | 100.00% |
28.97%
Overall Poverty Rate
30.58%
Male Poverty Rate
27.79%
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 White, with 17.39% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 11.93%. Among those working part-time, it was 15.82%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 31.93%.
Marion Poverty
Marion Poverty Rate by Education
Marion Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
23.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
26.5%
Male Marriage Rate
21.5%
Female Marriage Rate
Marion Married by Age and Sex
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Marion Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Marion Marital Status by Race
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Marion Marital Status
Marion Veterans by War
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 84 | 6.28% |
| Black | 79 | 6.29% |
Marion Veterans by Race
Marion Veterans by Education
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44.04%
Veteran Poverty Rate
44.04%
Veteran Disability Rate
Marion Veterans by Education
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30.2%
Labor Force Participation
27.9%
Employment Rate
6.7%
Unemployment Rate
Marion Employment by Age
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Marion Employment by Race
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Marion Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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94.35%
Native Born
5.65%
Foreign Born
0.89%
Non Citizen
4.76%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
94.35% of Marion residents were born in the United States, with 71.48% having been born in Alabama. 0.89% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Marion Place of Birth
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,025 | -49 | -1.59% |
| 2020 | 3,074 | -49 | -1.57% |
| 2019 | 3,123 | -49 | -1.54% |
| 2018 | 3,172 | -129 | -3.91% |
| 2017 | 3,301 | -62 | -1.84% |
| 2016 | 3,363 | -55 | -1.61% |
| 2015 | 3,418 | -43 | -1.24% |
| 2014 | 3,461 | -52 | -1.48% |
| 2013 | 3,513 | -51 | -1.43% |
| 2012 | 3,564 | -80 | -2.20% |
| 2011 | 3,644 | -31 | -0.84% |
| 2010 | 3,675 | 164 | 0.46% |
| 2000 | 3,511 | -700 | -1.80% |
| 1990 | 4,211 | -256 | -0.59% |
| 1980 | 4,467 | 178 | 0.41% |
| 1970 | 4,289 | 482 | 1.20% |
| 1960 | 3,807 | 985 | 3.04% |
| 1950 | 2,822 | 176 | 0.08% |
| 1870 | 2,646 | 0.00% |