Marion is a city located in Marion County South Carolina. Marion has a 2024 population of 6,121. Marion is currently declining at a rate of -1.19% annually and its population has decreased by -4.6% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 6,416 in 2020.
The average household income in Marion is $48,819 with a poverty rate of 30.69%. The median age in Marion is 44.6 years: 42 years for males, and 47.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Marion was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 4,732 | 73.91% |
| White | 1,534 | 23.96% |
| Asian | 61 | 0.95% |
| Two or more races | 52 | 0.81% |
| Native American | 23 | 0.36% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
White
Asian
Two or more races
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,573 | 2.47 | 39.4 | 60.6 |
| Non Family | 971 | 1.23 | 39.4 | 60.6 |
| Female | 921 | 3.12 | 8.1 | 91.9 |
| Married | 614 | 2.62 | 90.6 | 9.4 |
| Male | 67 | 10 | 0 | 100 |
2.89
Average Family Size
2.47
Average Household Size
39.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 612 | 12.31% |
| Associates Degree | 229 | 4.61% |
| Bachelors Degree | 455 | 9.15% |
| Graduate Degree | 528 | 10.62% |
| High School Graduate | 2,398 | 48.24% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 119 | 2.39% |
| Some College | 630 | 12.67% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 3,537 | 3,105 | 445 |
| White | 1,327 | 1,028 | 538 |
| 2+ Races | 52 | 52 | 0 |
| Asian | 43 | 43 | 0 |
| Native American | 12 | 12 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 1 | 1 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 40.54%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $71,250 | $84,722 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $56,824 | $147,895 | $55,203 |
| High School Graduate | $22,883 | $16,047 | $30,625 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $22,841 | $35,625 | $0 |
| Overall | $28,408 | $26,959 | $30,502 |
| Some College | $24,525 | $41,389 | $24,118 |
$28,408
Average Earnings
$26,959
Average Male
$30,502
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.74% of Marion residents speak only English, while 1.26% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 1% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 4,621 | 1,523 | 32.96% |
| White | 1,521 | 329 | 21.63% |
| Multiple | 52 | 52 | 100% |
| Asian | 61 | 23 | 37.7% |
| Hispanic | 1 | 1 | 100% |
30.69%
Overall Poverty Rate
30.95%
Male Poverty Rate
30.49%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Marion is Multiple, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Marion is White, with 21.63% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.94%. Among those working part-time, it was 45.64%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 42.19%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 40.79% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 36.49% |
| Some College | 18.84% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.88% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 19.49% |
| Female Employed | 18.15% |
| Male Employed | 11.06% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $30,714 | $59,622 |
| Households | $28,551 | $48,819 |
| Married Families | $88,704 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $16,754 | $27,605 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
25.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
31.0%
Male Marriage Rate
21.7%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
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 Over 65.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
404
Number of Veterans
404
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 158 |
| Second Gulf War | 140 |
| First Gulf War | 32 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 155 |
| 18 to 34 | 120 |
| 55 to 64 | 49 |
| 75+ | 48 |
| 35 to 54 | 32 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 342 | 9.38% |
| White | 50 | 3.65% |
| Native American | 12 | 100% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
58.12%
Veteran Poverty Rate
24.37%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
45.6%
Labor Force Participation
43%
Employment Rate
5.6%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
85.9%
Born in Marion
99.03%
Native Born
0.97%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0.97%
Naturalized
99.03% of Marion residents were born in the United States, with 85.9% having been born in South Carolina. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 5,752 | -74 | -1.27% |
| 2028 | 5,826 | -74 | -1.25% |
| 2027 | 5,900 | -73 | -1.22% |
| 2026 | 5,973 | -74 | -1.22% |
| 2025 | 6,047 | -74 | -1.21% |
| 2024 | 6,121 | -74 | -1.19% |
| 2023 | 6,195 | -19 | -0.31% |
| 2022 | 6,214 | -122 | -1.93% |
| 2021 | 6,336 | -80 | -1.25% |
| 2020 | 6,416 | 105 | 1.66% |
| 2019 | 6,311 | -89 | -1.39% |
| 2018 | 6,400 | -57 | -0.88% |
| 2017 | 6,457 | -114 | -1.73% |
| 2016 | 6,571 | -18 | -0.27% |
| 2015 | 6,589 | -52 | -0.78% |
| 2014 | 6,641 | -36 | -0.54% |
| 2013 | 6,677 | -83 | -1.23% |
| 2012 | 6,760 | -81 | -1.18% |
| 2011 | 6,841 | -39 | -0.57% |
| 2010 | 6,880 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 7,042 | -616 | -8.04% |
| 1990 | 7,658 | -42 | -0.55% |
| 1980 | 7,700 | 265 | 3.56% |
| 1970 | 7,435 | 261 | 3.64% |
| 1960 | 7,174 | 340 | 4.98% |
| 1950 | 6,834 | 1,088 | 18.93% |
| 1940 | 5,746 | 825 | 16.76% |
| 1930 | 4,921 | 1,029 | 26.44% |
| 1920 | 3,892 | 48 | 1.25% |
| 1910 | 3,844 | -1,908 | -33.17% |