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Marion County, Tennessee Population 2021
Marion County, Tennessee's estimated population is 29,525 with a growth rate of 1.06% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Marion County, Tennessee is the 52nd largest county inTennessee. The 2010 Population was 28,220 and has seen a growth of 4.62% since this time.
Note: 2020 and 2021 data is projected
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 29,525 | 309 | 1.06% |
| 2020 | 29,216 | 309 | 1.07% |
| 2019 | 28,907 | 309 | 1.08% |
| 2018 | 28,598 | 192 | 0.68% |
| 2017 | 28,406 | 23 | 0.08% |
| 2016 | 28,383 | -14 | -0.05% |
| 2015 | 28,397 | -8 | -0.03% |
| 2014 | 28,405 | 79 | 0.28% |
| 2013 | 28,326 | 100 | 0.35% |
| 2012 | 28,226 | 127 | 0.45% |
| 2011 | 28,099 | -121 | -0.43% |
| 2010 | 28,220 | 3,360 | 13.52% |
| 1990 | 24,860 | 444 | 1.82% |
| 1980 | 24,416 | 3,839 | 18.66% |
| 1970 | 20,577 | -459 | -2.18% |
| 1960 | 21,036 | 516 | 2.51% |
| 1950 | 20,520 | 1,380 | 7.21% |
| 1940 | 19,140 | 1,591 | 9.07% |
| 1930 | 17,549 | 147 | 0.84% |
| 1920 | 17,402 | -1,418 | -7.53% |
| 1910 | 18,820 | 1,539 | 8.91% |
| 1900 | 17,281 | 1,870 | 12.13% |
| 1890 | 15,411 | 4,501 | 41.26% |
| 1880 | 10,910 | 4,069 | 59.48% |
| 1870 | 6,841 | 651 | 10.52% |
| 1860 | 6,190 | -124 | -1.96% |
| 1850 | 6,314 | 244 | 4.02% |
| 1840 | 6,070 | 562 | 10.20% |
| 1830 | 5,508 | 1,620 | 41.67% |
| 1820 | 3,888 | 0.00% |
2021 Growth Rate
1.06% (309)
County Website
State
Founded
1817
County Seat
Lat./Long.
2010 Population
28,220
Growth Since 2010
4.62% (1,305)
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 26,529 | 92.96% |
| Two or More Races | 968 | 3.39% |
| Black or African American | 734 | 2.57% |
| Some Other Race | 156 | 0.55% |
| Asian | 136 | 0.48% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 15 | 0.05% |
Marion County, Tennessee Population Pyramid $2021
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| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 11,477 | 2.46 | 74.9 |
| Married | 6,146 | 2.98 | 85.7 |
| Non Family | 3,363 | 1.13 | 59.9 |
| Female | 1,301 | 3.15 | 70.5 |
| Male | 667 | 3.05 | 60.4 |
2.93
Average Family Size
2.46
Average Household Size
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,479 | 7.27% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 2,280 | 11.21% |
| High School Graduate | 7,867 | 38.66% |
| Some College | 4,514 | 22.18% |
| Associates Degree | 1,606 | 7.89% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,739 | 8.55% |
| Graduate Degree | 863 | 4.24% |
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Marion County, Tennessee Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 18,965 | 15,439 | 2,416 |
| 2+ Races | 545 | 460 | 38 |
| Black | 456 | 414 | 94 |
| Hispanic | 256 | 168 | 32 |
| Asian | 123 | 105 | 26 |
| Other Race | 86 | 33 | |
| Native American | 11 | 11 | 4 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 36.36%.
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$35,648
Average Earnings
$44,426
Average Male
$27,049
Average Female
Marion County, Tennessee Language by Age
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Marion County, Tennessee Language
98.86% of Marion County, Tennessee residents speak only English, while 1.14% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0.87% of the population.
Marion County, Tennessee Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 25,892 | 3,860 | 14.91% |
| Multiple | 952 | 274 | 28.78% |
| Black | 675 | 141 | 20.89% |
| Hispanic | 517 | 62 | 11.99% |
| Other | 156 | 9 | 5.77% |
| Asian | 136 | 8 | 5.88% |
| Native | 15 | 4 | 26.67% |
15.37%
Overall Poverty Rate
12.23%
Male Poverty Rate
18.34%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Marion County, Tennessee
The race most likely to be in poverty in Marion County, Tennessee is Multiple, with 28.78% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Marion County, Tennessee is Other, with 5.77% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.75%. Among those working part-time, it was 20.79%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 21.92%.
Marion County, Tennessee Marital Status
Marriage Rates
55.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
57.1%
Male Marriage Rate
53.5%
Female Marriage Rate
Marion County, Tennessee Married by Age and Sex
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Marion County, Tennessee 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 County, Tennessee Marital Status by Race
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,780 | 8.45% |
| 2+ Races | 49 | 8.10% |
| Black | 31 | 5.34% |
| Hispanic | 13 | 4.05% |
Marion County, Tennessee Veterans by Education
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9.78%
Veteran Poverty Rate
35.04%
Veteran Disability Rate
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55.5%
Labor Force Participation
53.3%
Employment Rate
3.8%
Unemployment Rate
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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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71.20%
Born in Marion County, Tennessee
99.04%
Native Born
0.96%
Foreign Born
0.58%
Non Citizen
0.38%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
99.04% of Marion County, Tennessee residents were born in the United States, with 71.20% having been born in Tennessee. 0.58% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
- US Census City/Town Population estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
- Population of States and Counties of the United States: 1790 - 1990