Marion County's estimated 2026 population is 462,039 with a growth rate of 3.72% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Marion County is the 18th largest county in Florida. The 2010 population was 331,341 and has seen a growth of 39.45% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Marion County includes 71.74% White, 12.58% Black or African American, 3.21% other race, and smaller percentages for Asian, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
White (71.74%)
Black or African American (12.58%)
Two or more races (10.61%)
Other race (3.21%)
Asian (1.58%)
Native American (0.26%)
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (0.02%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 278,140 | 71.74% |
| Black or African American | 48,781 | 12.58% |
| Two or more races | 41,135 | 10.61% |
| Other race | 12,439 | 3.21% |
| Asian | 6,113 | 1.58% |
| Native American | 1,012 | 0.26% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 77 | 0.02% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Marion County's average per capita income is $38,749. Household income levels show a median of $58,535. The poverty rate stands at 14.58%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $77,595 | $98,843 |
| Families | $69,787 | $89,065 |
| Households | $58,535 | $77,453 |
| Non Families | $34,676 | $51,174 |
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