Marion County Population

1840–2026

17,611

2026 projection

4.4% since 2020 (increase)

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau decennial counts and annual estimates. 2026 is a projection. Values between recorded years are interpolated.

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Population by year

Population estimates for Marion County. Annual change is shown as a percentage. Growth is the total change since the preceding observation.
202617,611+180.10%
202517,593+180.10%
202417,575+830.47%
202317,492+2551.48%
202217,237+2721.60%
202116,965+980.58%
202016,867+2221.33%
201916,645+140.08%
201816,631+1731.05%
201716,458+500.30%

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Marion County Demographics

51.8median age

Median age

Female51.9 yrs
Male51.3 yrs

Adults

14,031
4,993 seniors (65+) · 36% of adults9,038 other adults

Sex

Female 50.2% · 8,640Male 49.8% · 8,588

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S0101

Race and ethnicity

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Each square is about 1% of residents (roughly 172 people).

Hispanic or Latino residents can be of any race. All other groups exclude Hispanic residents.

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table B03002

Marion County Income

$48,619median household income

Median household income

$48,619

Half of households earn more, half earn less

Median earnings

$35,101

Typical yearly pay for a worker 25 or older.

Poverty rate

18%

About 1 in 6 residents

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Tables S1901, S1501, S1701

Marion County Marital Status

59% of residents age 15 and older are married.

MarriedNever married
Overall
Male
Female
Marital status of residents age 15 and older
StatusOverallMaleFemale
Married59%58%60%
Never married17%19%14%
Divorced13%14%11%
Widowed9%7%11%
Separated3%2%3%

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S1201