Marion County's estimated 2026 population is 23,758 with a growth rate of -0.52% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Marion County is the 38th largest county in Mississippi. The 2010 population was 26,987 and has seen a growth of -11.97% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Marion County includes 63.9% White, 32.1% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, other race, Native American, Asian and multiracial populations.
White (63.9%)
Black or African American (32.1%)
Two or more races (2.35%)
Other race (1.29%)
Native American (0.27%)
Asian (0.09%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 15,529 | 63.9% |
| Black or African American | 7,802 | 32.1% |
| Two or more races | 571 | 2.35% |
| Other race | 313 | 1.29% |
| Native American | 65 | 0.27% |
| Asian | 23 | 0.09% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Marion County's average per capita income is $34,298. Household income levels show a median of $42,320. The poverty rate stands at 20.4%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $65,505 | - |
| Families | $52,132 | $81,878 |
| Households | $42,320 | $67,117 |
| Non Families | $26,461 | $35,260 |
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