Marion County, SC
Marion County Map
Marion County Overview
29,212
TOTAL POPULATION
13,603
MALE POPULATION
15,609
FEMALE POPULATION
87.15
MALES / 100 FEMALES
114.75
FEMALES / 100 MALES
41.6
MEDIAN AGE
3.4
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.6
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$21,952
PER CAPITA INCOME
$46,243
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$35,972
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
19.1%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
80.9¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$11,896
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.50
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
11,592
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
49.4%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
6.8%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
Marion County Area Codes
Race in Marion County
The most populous races in Marion County are Black / African American (16,451 | 56.3%), White / Caucasian (11,164 | 38.2%), and Hispanic or Latino (956 | 3.3%).
| Race | # Population | % Population |
| Asian | 65 | 0.2% |
| Black / African American | 16,451 | 56.3% |
| Hawaiian / Pacific | 0 | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 956 | 3.3% |
| Native / Alaskan | 233 | 0.8% |
| White / Caucasian | 11,164 | 38.2% |
| Two or more Races | 391 | 1.3% |
| Some other Race | 908 | 3.1% |
| Total | 29,212 | 100.0% |
Ancestry in Marion County
The most populous ancestries reported in Marion County are American (3,013 | 10.3%), English (2,472 | 8.5%), Mexican (880 | 3.0%), German (528 | 1.8%), and Irish (429 | 1.5%), together accounting for 25.1% of all Marion County residents.
| Ancestry | # Population | % Population |
| African | 219 | 0.7% |
| American | 3,013 | 10.3% |
| Austrian | 3 | 0.0% |
| British | 67 | 0.2% |
| Canadian | 1 | 0.0% |
| Cherokee | 192 | 0.7% |
| Cree | 1 | 0.0% |
| Cuban | 45 | 0.2% |
| Danish | 3 | 0.0% |
| Dutch | 44 | 0.2% |
| Eastern European | 91 | 0.3% |
| English | 2,472 | 8.5% |
| European | 43 | 0.2% |
| Finnish | 19 | 0.1% |
| French | 19 | 0.1% |
| French Canadian | 61 | 0.2% |
| German | 528 | 1.8% |
| Greek | 33 | 0.1% |
| Haitian | 17 | 0.1% |
| Indian (Asian) | 27 | 0.1% |
| Irish | 429 | 1.5% |
| Iroquois | 5 | 0.0% |
| Italian | 146 | 0.5% |
| Jamaican | 54 | 0.2% |
| Korean | 2 | 0.0% |
| Lumbee | 39 | 0.1% |
| Mexican | 880 | 3.0% |
| Nigerian | 19 | 0.1% |
| Norwegian | 14 | 0.1% |
| Polish | 59 | 0.2% |
| Portuguese | 21 | 0.1% |
| Puerto Rican | 26 | 0.1% |
| Russian | 6 | 0.0% |
| Scotch-Irish | 298 | 1.0% |
| Scottish | 115 | 0.4% |
| Sioux | 3 | 0.0% |
| Slovak | 12 | 0.0% |
| Sri Lankan | 61 | 0.2% |
| Subsaharan African | 238 | 0.8% |
| Swedish | 14 | 0.1% |
| Thai | 6 | 0.0% |
| Trinidadian and Tobagonian | 12 | 0.0% |
| Welsh | 42 | 0.1% |
| Yugoslavian | 12 | 0.0% | View All 44 Rows |
Immigrants in Marion County
The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Marion County came from Latin America (398 | 1.4%), Central America (295 | 1.0%), Mexico (225 | 0.8%), Caribbean (103 | 0.4%), and Honduras (70 | 0.2%), together accounting for 3.7% of all Marion County residents.
| Immigration Origin | # Population | % Population |
| Asia | 43 | 0.2% |
| Canada | 1 | 0.0% |
| Caribbean | 103 | 0.4% |
| Central America | 295 | 1.0% |
| Cuba | 1 | 0.0% |
| Denmark | 3 | 0.0% |
| Dominican Republic | 22 | 0.1% |
| England | 5 | 0.0% |
| Europe | 40 | 0.1% |
| Germany | 12 | 0.0% |
| Haiti | 17 | 0.1% |
| Honduras | 70 | 0.2% |
| Italy | 15 | 0.1% |
| Jamaica | 55 | 0.2% |
| Latin America | 398 | 1.4% |
| Mexico | 225 | 0.8% |
| Northern Europe | 8 | 0.0% |
| South Eastern Asia | 43 | 0.2% |
| Southern Europe | 15 | 0.1% |
| Trinidad and Tobago | 8 | 0.0% |
| Vietnam | 43 | 0.2% |
| Western Europe | 12 | 0.0% | View All 22 Rows |
Sex and Age in Marion County
Sex and Age in Marion County
The most populous age groups in Marion County are 5 to 9 Years (1,060 | 7.8%) for men and 65 to 69 Years (1,244 | 8.0%) for women.
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 819 (6.0%) | 742 (4.8%) |
| 5 to 9 Years | 1,060 (7.8%) | 793 (5.1%) |
| 10 to 14 Years | 791 (5.8%) | 1,237 (7.9%) |
| 15 to 19 Years | 871 (6.4%) | 905 (5.8%) |
| 20 to 24 Years | 851 (6.3%) | 851 (5.4%) |
| 25 to 29 Years | 840 (6.2%) | 888 (5.7%) |
| 30 to 34 Years | 672 (4.9%) | 797 (5.1%) |
| 35 to 39 Years | 1,017 (7.5%) | 883 (5.7%) |
| 40 to 44 Years | 868 (6.4%) | 898 (5.8%) |
| 45 to 49 Years | 791 (5.8%) | 893 (5.7%) |
| 50 to 54 Years | 816 (6.0%) | 1,009 (6.5%) |
| 55 to 59 Years | 1,026 (7.5%) | 1,104 (7.1%) |
| 60 to 64 Years | 771 (5.7%) | 1,076 (6.9%) |
| 65 to 69 Years | 975 (7.2%) | 1,244 (8.0%) |
| 70 to 74 Years | 649 (4.8%) | 916 (5.9%) |
| 75 to 79 Years | 461 (3.4%) | 524 (3.4%) |
| 80 to 84 Years | 252 (1.8%) | 473 (3.0%) |
| 85 Years and over | 73 (0.5%) | 376 (2.4%) |
| Total | 13,603 (100.0%) | 15,609 (100.0%) |
Families and Households in Marion County
Median Family Size in Marion County
The median family size in Marion County is 3.40 persons per family, with single male/father families (458 | 6.8%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.88 persons per family. On the other hand, married-couple families (3,422 | 51.0%) represent the smallest median family size with 3.09 persons per family.
| Family Type | # Families | Family Size |
| Married-Couple | 3,422 (51.0%) | 3.09 |
| Single Male/Father | 458 (6.8%) | 3.88 |
| Single Female/Mother | 2,835 (42.2%) | 3.69 |
| Total Families | 6,715 (100.0%) | 3.40 |
Median Household Size in Marion County
The median household size in Marion County is 2.58 persons per household, with single male/father households (458 | 4.1%) accounting for the largest median household size of 4.56 persons per household. non-family households (4,541 | 40.3%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.18 persons per household.
| Household Type | # Households | Household Size |
| Married-Couple | 3,422 (30.4%) | 3.12 |
| Single Male/Father | 458 (4.1%) | 4.56 |
| Single Female/Mother | 2,835 (25.2%) | 3.83 |
| Non-family | 4,541 (40.3%) | 1.18 |
| Total Households | 11,256 (100.0%) | 2.58 |
Household Size by Marriage Status in Marion County
Out of a total of 11,256 households in Marion County, 6,715 (59.7%) are family households, while 4,541 (40.3%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 3,385, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 4,012.
| Household Size | Family Households | Nonfamily Households |
| 1-Person Households | - | 4,012 (35.6%) |
| 2-Person Households | 3,385 (30.1%) | 497 (4.4%) |
| 3-Person Households | 1,414 (12.6%) | 26 (0.2%) |
| 4-Person Households | 1,233 (11.0%) | 6 (0.1%) |
| 5-Person Households | 265 (2.4%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 6-Person Households | 367 (3.3%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 7+ Person Households | 51 (0.4%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 6,715 (59.7%) | 4,541 (40.3%) |
Female Fertility in Marion County
Fertility by Age in Marion County
Average fertility rate in Marion County is 29.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 66.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 90.8% of all women with births.
| Age Bracket | Women with Births | Births / 1,000 Women |
| 15 to 19 years | 0 (0.0%) | 0.0 |
| 20 to 34 years | 168 (90.8%) | 66.0 |
| 35 to 50 years | 17 (9.2%) | 6.0 |
| Total | 185 (100.0%) | 29.0 |
Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Marion County
15.1% of women with births (185) in Marion County are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 20 to 34 years age bracket with 93.4% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 0.0% of them unmarried.
| Age Bracket | Married | Unmarried |
| 15 to 19 years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 20 to 34 years | 11 (6.6%) | 157 (93.4%) |
| 35 to 50 years | 17 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 28 (15.1%) | 157 (84.9%) |
Fertility by Education in Marion County
| Educational Attainment | Women with Births | Births / 1,000 Women |
| Less than High School | 11 (5.9%) | 11.0 |
| High School Diploma | 82 (44.3%) | 31.0 |
| College or Associate's Degree | 62 (33.5%) | 33.0 |
| Bachelor's Degree | 30 (16.2%) | 66.0 |
| Graduate Degree | 0 (0.0%) | 0.0 |
| Total | 185 (100.0%) | 29.0 |
Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Marion County
84.9% of women with births in Marion County are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of less than high school are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of high school diploma are least likely to be married with 100.0% of them unmarried at childbirth.
| Educational Attainment | Married | Unmarried |
| Less than High School | 11 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| High School Diploma | 0 (0.0%) | 82 (100.0%) |
| College or Associate's Degree | 0 (0.0%) | 62 (100.0%) |
| Bachelor's Degree | 17 (56.7%) | 13 (43.3%) |
| Graduate Degree | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 28 (15.1%) | 157 (84.9%) |
Income in Marion County
Income Overview in Marion County
Per Capita Income in Marion County is $21,952, while median incomes of families and households are $46,243 and $35,972 respectively.
| Characteristic | Number | Measure |
| Per Capita Income | 29,212 | $21,952 |
| Median Family Income | 6,715 | $46,243 |
| Mean Family Income | 6,715 | $63,013 |
| Median Household Income | 11,256 | $35,972 |
| Mean Household Income | 11,256 | $51,542 |
| Income Deficit | 6,715 | $11,896 |
| Wage / Income Gap (%) | 29,212 | 19.15% |
| Wage / Income Gap ($) | 29,212 | 80.85¢ per $1 |
| Gini / Inequality Index | 29,212 | 0.50 |
Earnings by Sex in Marion County
Average Earnings in Marion County are $31,079, $35,072 for men and $28,356 for women, a difference of 19.2%.
| Sex | Number | Average Earnings |
| Male | 6,180 (52.0%) | $35,072 |
| Female | 5,700 (48.0%) | $28,356 |
| Total | 11,880 (100.0%) | $31,079 |
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Marion County
The most common earnings brackets in Marion County are $25,000 to $29,999 for men (727 | 11.8%) and $25,000 to $29,999 for women (592 | 10.4%).
| Income | Male | Female |
| $2,499 or less | 200 (3.2%) | 326 (5.7%) |
| $2,500 to $4,999 | 209 (3.4%) | 135 (2.4%) |
| $5,000 to $7,499 | 127 (2.1%) | 342 (6.0%) |
| $7,500 to $9,999 | 82 (1.3%) | 151 (2.6%) |
| $10,000 to $12,499 | 169 (2.7%) | 295 (5.2%) |
| $12,500 to $14,999 | 443 (7.2%) | 238 (4.2%) |
| $15,000 to $17,499 | 336 (5.4%) | 240 (4.2%) |
| $17,500 to $19,999 | 38 (0.6%) | 196 (3.4%) |
| $20,000 to $22,499 | 108 (1.8%) | 188 (3.3%) |
| $22,500 to $24,999 | 170 (2.8%) | 391 (6.9%) |
| $25,000 to $29,999 | 727 (11.8%) | 592 (10.4%) |
| $30,000 to $34,999 | 474 (7.7%) | 511 (9.0%) |
| $35,000 to $39,999 | 434 (7.0%) | 398 (7.0%) |
| $40,000 to $44,999 | 436 (7.1%) | 489 (8.6%) |
| $45,000 to $49,999 | 278 (4.5%) | 297 (5.2%) |
| $50,000 to $54,999 | 396 (6.4%) | 281 (4.9%) |
| $55,000 to $64,999 | 570 (9.2%) | 179 (3.1%) |
| $65,000 to $74,999 | 239 (3.9%) | 207 (3.6%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 306 (5.0%) | 171 (3.0%) |
| $100,000+ | 438 (7.1%) | 73 (1.3%) |
| Total | 6,180 (100.0%) | 5,700 (100.0%) |
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Marion County
Average earnings in Marion County are $38,043 for men and $29,983 for women, a difference of 21.2%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $116,411, while those with high school diploma education earn the least with $35,572. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $48,669, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $19,355.
| Educational Attainment | Male Income | Female Income |
| Less than High School | $41,045 | $19,355 |
| High School Diploma | $35,572 | $27,075 |
| College or Associate's Degree | $38,000 | $29,144 |
| Bachelor's Degree | - | - |
| Graduate Degree | $116,411 | $48,669 |
| Total | $38,043 | $29,983 |
Family Income in Marion County
Family Income Brackets in Marion County
According to the Marion County family income data, there are 1,007 families falling into the $50,000 to $74,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 15.0% of all families. Conversely, the $150,000 to $199,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 161 families (2.4%) belonging to this category.
| Income Bracket | # Families | % Families |
| Less than $10,000 | 577 | 8.6% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 356 | 5.3% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 806 | 12.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 927 | 13.8% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 960 | 14.3% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 1,007 | 15.0% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 994 | 14.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 672 | 10.0% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 161 | 2.4% |
| $200,000+ | 255 | 3.8% |
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Marion County
7+ person families (49 | 0.7%) account for the highest median family income in Marion County with $189,258 per family, while 7+ person families (49 | 0.7%) have the highest median income of $27,037 per family member.
| Income Bracket | # Families | Median Income |
| 2-Person Families | 3,573 (53.2%) | $42,732 |
| 3-Person Families | 1,318 (19.6%) | $43,856 |
| 4-Person Families | 1,283 (19.1%) | $55,793 |
| 5-Person Families | 258 (3.8%) | $0 |
| 6-Person Families | 234 (3.5%) | $59,318 |
| 7+ Person Families | 49 (0.7%) | $189,258 |
| Total | 6,715 (100.0%) | $46,243 |
Family Income by Number of Earners in Marion County
The median family income in Marion County is $46,243, with families comprising 2 earners (1,728) having the highest median family income of $89,844, while families with no earners (1,597) have the lowest median family income of $26,231, accounting for 25.7% and 23.8% of families, respectively.
| Number of Earners | # Families | Median Income |
| No Earners | 1,597 (23.8%) | $26,231 |
| 1 Earner | 2,985 (44.5%) | $34,974 |
| 2 Earners | 1,728 (25.7%) | $89,844 |
| 3+ Earners | 405 (6.0%) | $81,843 |
| Total | 6,715 (100.0%) | $46,243 |
Household Income in Marion County
Household Income Brackets in Marion County
With 1,745 households falling in the category, the $35,000 to $49,999 income range is the most frequent in Marion County, accounting for 15.5% of all households. In contrast, only 191 households (1.7%) fall into the $150,000 to $199,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
| Income Bracket | # Households | % Households |
| Less than $10,000 | 1,475 | 13.1% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 979 | 8.7% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 1,610 | 14.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 1,486 | 13.2% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 1,745 | 15.5% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 1,497 | 13.3% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 1,148 | 10.2% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 833 | 7.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 191 | 1.7% |
| $200,000+ | 304 | 2.7% |
Household Income by Householder Age in Marion County
The median household income in Marion County is $35,972, with the highest median household income of $44,077 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 4,562 households (40.5%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $0, with 215 households (1.9%) in this group.
| Income Bracket | # Households | Median Income |
| 15 to 24 Years | 215 (1.9%) | $0 |
| 25 to 44 Years | 2,776 (24.7%) | $40,508 |
| 45 to 64 Years | 4,562 (40.5%) | $44,077 |
| 65+ Years | 3,703 (32.9%) | $28,507 |
| Total | 11,256 (100.0%) | $35,972 |
Poverty in Marion County
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Marion County
With 25.0% poverty level for males and 29.4% for females among the residents of Marion County, 15 year old males and 6 to 11 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 62 males (69.7%) and 662 females (48.1%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 452 (58.4%) | 344 (47.8%) |
| 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 18 (29.5%) |
| 6 to 11 Years | 468 (39.3%) | 662 (48.1%) |
| 12 to 14 Years | 134 (25.3%) | 157 (26.5%) |
| 15 Years | 62 (69.7%) | 25 (11.6%) |
| 16 and 17 Years | 189 (37.7%) | 90 (26.7%) |
| 18 to 24 Years | 244 (21.6%) | 576 (47.8%) |
| 25 to 34 Years | 436 (28.9%) | 584 (34.7%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 289 (15.4%) | 490 (27.5%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 170 (10.6%) | 347 (18.2%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 359 (20.0%) | 511 (23.5%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 404 (25.3%) | 394 (18.3%) |
| 75 Years and over | 156 (20.3%) | 364 (28.3%) |
| Total | 3,363 (25.0%) | 4,562 (29.4%) |
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Marion County
According to the poverty statistics in Marion County, males aged 5 years and females aged 15 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 88.4% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 322 (41.6%) | 375 (52.2%) |
| 5 Years | 75 (100.0%) | 43 (70.5%) |
| 6 to 11 Years | 722 (60.7%) | 715 (51.9%) |
| 12 to 14 Years | 395 (74.7%) | 435 (73.5%) |
| 15 Years | 27 (30.3%) | 190 (88.4%) |
| 16 and 17 Years | 313 (62.4%) | 247 (73.3%) |
| 18 to 24 Years | 887 (78.4%) | 628 (52.2%) |
| 25 to 34 Years | 1,072 (71.1%) | 1,101 (65.3%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 1,586 (84.6%) | 1,291 (72.5%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 1,437 (89.4%) | 1,555 (81.8%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 1,432 (80.0%) | 1,663 (76.5%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 1,195 (74.7%) | 1,762 (81.7%) |
| 75 Years and over | 614 (79.7%) | 923 (71.7%) |
| Total | 10,077 (75.0%) | 10,928 (70.6%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Marion County
The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Marion County show that 10.9% or 374 of the total 3,422 families live below the poverty line. Families with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate of 17.1%, comprising of 165 families. On the other hand, families with 3 or 4 children have the lowest poverty rate of 2.4%, which includes 5 families.
| Children | Above Poverty | Below Poverty |
| No Children | 2,038 (90.9%) | 204 (9.1%) |
| 1 or 2 Children | 803 (83.0%) | 165 (17.1%) |
| 3 or 4 Children | 207 (97.6%) | 5 (2.4%) |
| 5 or more Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 3,048 (89.1%) | 374 (10.9%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Marion County
According to the poverty data in Marion County, 31.9% or 146 single-father households and 30.6% or 867 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 123 households (69.9%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 2 households (100.0%) falling below the poverty line.
| Children | Single Father | Single Mother |
| No Children | 23 (8.2%) | 159 (14.3%) |
| 1 or 2 Children | 123 (69.9%) | 515 (38.2%) |
| 3 or 4 Children | 0 (0.0%) | 191 (51.5%) |
| 5 or more Children | 0 (0.0%) | 2 (100.0%) |
| Total | 146 (31.9%) | 867 (30.6%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Marion County
The poverty data for Marion County shows that 374 of the married-couple family households (10.9%) and 1,013 of the single-parent households (30.8%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 165 households (17.1%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 2 household (100.0%) living below poverty.
| Children | Married-Couple Families | Single-Parent Households |
| No Children | 204 (9.1%) | 182 (13.1%) |
| 1 or 2 Children | 165 (17.1%) | 638 (41.8%) |
| 3 or 4 Children | 5 (2.4%) | 191 (51.5%) |
| 5 or more Children | 0 (0.0%) | 2 (100.0%) |
| Total | 374 (10.9%) | 1,013 (30.8%) |
Employment Characteristics in Marion County
Employment by Class of Employer in Marion County
Among the 10,681 employed individuals in Marion County, private company employees (7,139 | 66.8%), state government employees (984 | 9.2%), and self-employed (not incorporated) (562 | 5.3%) make up the most common classes of employment.
| Employer Class | # Employees | % Employees |
| Private Company Employees | 7,139 | 66.8% |
| Self-Employed (Incorporated) | 523 | 4.9% |
| Self-Employed (Not Incorporated) | 562 | 5.3% |
| Not-for-profit Organizations | 557 | 5.2% |
| Local Government Employees | 517 | 4.8% |
| State Government Employees | 984 | 9.2% |
| Federal Government Employees | 395 | 3.7% |
| Unpaid Family Workers | 4 | 0.0% |
| Total | 10,681 | 100.0% |
Employment Status by Age in Marion County
According to the labor force statistics for Marion County, out of the total population over 16 years of age (23,466), 49.4% or 11,592 individuals are in the labor force, with 6.8% or 788 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 35 to 44 years, with 79.5% or 2,914 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 16.4% or 56 of them being unemployed.
| Age Bracket | In Labor Force | Unemployed |
| 16 to 19 Years | 343 (23.3%) | 56 (16.4%) |
| 20 to 24 Years | 1,088 (63.9%) | 149 (13.7%) |
| 25 to 29 Years | 1,121 (64.9%) | 112 (10.0%) |
| 30 to 34 Years | 1,136 (77.3%) | 28 (2.5%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 2,914 (79.5%) | 262 (9.0%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 2,260 (64.4%) | 131 (5.8%) |
| 55 to 59 Years | 1,255 (58.9%) | 1 (0.1%) |
| 60 to 64 Years | 942 (51.0%) | 52 (5.5%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 473 (12.5%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 75 Years and over | 76 (3.5%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 11,592 (49.4%) | 788 (6.8%) |
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Marion County
According to labor force statistics for Marion County, 67.1% of individuals (9,628) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (14,349) are in the labor force, with 6.1% or 587 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 77.2% or 1,569 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with high school diploma education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 7.4% or 379 of them being unemployed.
| Educational Attainment | In Labor Force | Unemployed |
| Less than High School | 593 (39.0%) | 93 (6.1%) |
| High School Diploma | 5,128 (67.8%) | 560 (7.4%) |
| College / Associate Degree | 2,332 (72.1%) | 149 (4.6%) |
| Bachelor's Degree or higher | 1,569 (77.2%) | 81 (4.0%) |
| Total | 9,628 (67.1%) | 875 (6.1%) |
Employment Occupations by Sex in Marion County
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations
The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Marion County are Health Diagnosing & Treating (907 | 8.4%), Community & Social Service (823 | 7.6%), Management (750 | 6.9%), Education Instruction & Library (616 | 5.7%), and Health Technologists (610 | 5.7%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex
Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Marion County, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (100.0%), Life, Physical & Social Science (100.0%), and Arts, Media & Entertainment (94.7%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Education Instruction & Library (85.9%), Community & Social Service (77.4%), and Health Technologists (72.5%).
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Management | 486 (64.8%) | 264 (35.2%) |
| Business & Financial | 64 (36.8%) | 110 (63.2%) |
| Computers, Engineering & Science | 175 (85.0%) | 31 (15.0%) |
| Computers & Mathematics | 98 (76.0%) | 31 (24.0%) |
| Architecture & Engineering | 59 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Life, Physical & Social Science | 18 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Community & Social Service | 186 (22.6%) | 637 (77.4%) |
| Education, Arts & Media | 49 (36.6%) | 85 (63.4%) |
| Legal Services & Support | 32 (59.3%) | 22 (40.7%) |
| Education Instruction & Library | 87 (14.1%) | 529 (85.9%) |
| Arts, Media & Entertainment | 18 (94.7%) | 1 (5.3%) |
| Health Diagnosing & Treating | 259 (28.6%) | 648 (71.4%) |
| Health Technologists | 168 (27.5%) | 442 (72.5%) |
| Total (Category) | 1,170 (40.9%) | 1,690 (59.1%) |
| Total (Overall) | 5,610 (51.9%) | 5,191 (48.1%) |
Services Occupations
The most common Services occupations in Marion County are Food Preparation & Serving (751 | 7.0%), Healthcare Support (383 | 3.5%), Cleaning & Maintenance (344 | 3.2%), Security & Protection (197 | 1.8%), and Law Enforcement (140 | 1.3%).
Services Occupations by Sex
Within the Services occupations in Marion County, the most male-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (91.4%), Security & Protection (86.8%), and Firefighting & Prevention (75.4%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (100.0%), Food Preparation & Serving (71.2%), and Personal Care & Service (68.0%).
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Healthcare Support | 0 (0.0%) | 383 (100.0%) |
| Security & Protection | 171 (86.8%) | 26 (13.2%) |
| Firefighting & Prevention | 43 (75.4%) | 14 (24.6%) |
| Law Enforcement | 128 (91.4%) | 12 (8.6%) |
| Food Preparation & Serving | 216 (28.8%) | 535 (71.2%) |
| Cleaning & Maintenance | 242 (70.4%) | 102 (29.6%) |
| Personal Care & Service | 41 (32.0%) | 87 (68.0%) |
| Total (Category) | 670 (37.2%) | 1,133 (62.8%) |
| Total (Overall) | 5,610 (51.9%) | 5,191 (48.1%) |
Sales and Office Occupations
The most common Sales and Office occupations in Marion County are Sales & Related (1,094 | 10.1%), and Office & Administration (969 | 9.0%).
Sales and Office Occupations by Sex
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Sales & Related | 346 (31.6%) | 748 (68.4%) |
| Office & Administration | 237 (24.5%) | 732 (75.5%) |
| Total (Category) | 583 (28.3%) | 1,480 (71.7%) |
| Total (Overall) | 5,610 (51.9%) | 5,191 (48.1%) |
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations
The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Marion County are Construction & Extraction (711 | 6.6%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (373 | 3.5%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (115 | 1.1%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Farming, Fishing & Forestry | 60 (52.2%) | 55 (47.8%) |
| Construction & Extraction | 711 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Installation, Maintenance & Repair | 373 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total (Category) | 1,144 (95.4%) | 55 (4.6%) |
| Total (Overall) | 5,610 (51.9%) | 5,191 (48.1%) |
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations
The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Marion County are Production (1,208 | 11.2%), Transportation (931 | 8.6%), and Material Moving (737 | 6.8%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Production | 668 (55.3%) | 540 (44.7%) |
| Transportation | 910 (97.7%) | 21 (2.3%) |
| Material Moving | 465 (63.1%) | 272 (36.9%) |
| Total (Category) | 2,043 (71.0%) | 833 (29.0%) |
| Total (Overall) | 5,610 (51.9%) | 5,191 (48.1%) |
Employment Industries by Sex in Marion County
Employment Industries in Marion County
The major employment industries in Marion County include Health Care & Social Assistance (1,695 | 15.7%), Manufacturing (1,617 | 15.0%), Retail Trade (1,281 | 11.9%), Transportation & Warehousing (1,126 | 10.4%), and Construction (928 | 8.6%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Marion County
The Marion County industries that see more men than women are Utilities (100.0%), Enterprise Management (100.0%), and Construction (99.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Arts, Entertainment & Recreation (83.3%), Health Care & Social Assistance (81.0%), and Professional & Scientific (78.3%).
| Industry | Male | Female |
| Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting | 223 (80.2%) | 55 (19.8%) |
| Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Construction | 919 (99.0%) | 9 (1.0%) |
| Manufacturing | 1,002 (62.0%) | 615 (38.0%) |
| Wholesale Trade | 173 (67.3%) | 84 (32.7%) |
| Retail Trade | 541 (42.2%) | 740 (57.8%) |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 889 (78.9%) | 237 (21.0%) |
| Utilities | 120 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Information | 15 (45.5%) | 18 (54.5%) |
| Finance & Insurance | 49 (30.2%) | 113 (69.8%) |
| Real Estate, Rental & Leasing | 137 (80.6%) | 33 (19.4%) |
| Professional & Scientific | 36 (21.7%) | 130 (78.3%) |
| Enterprise Management | 12 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Administrative & Support | 182 (54.3%) | 153 (45.7%) |
| Educational Services | 191 (26.3%) | 534 (73.7%) |
| Health Care & Social Assistance | 322 (19.0%) | 1,373 (81.0%) |
| Arts, Entertainment & Recreation | 8 (16.7%) | 40 (83.3%) |
| Accommodation & Food Services | 268 (30.9%) | 600 (69.1%) |
| Public Administration | 278 (44.0%) | 354 (56.0%) |
| Total | 5,610 (51.9%) | 5,191 (48.1%) |
Education in Marion County
School Enrollment in Marion County
The most common levels of schooling among the 6,403 students in Marion County are middle school (1,750 | 27.3%), elementary school (1,592 | 24.9%), and high school (1,500 | 23.4%).
| School Level | # Students | % Students |
| Nursery / Preschool | 246 | 3.8% |
| Kindergarten | 233 | 3.6% |
| Elementary School | 1,592 | 24.9% |
| Middle School | 1,750 | 27.3% |
| High School | 1,500 | 23.4% |
| College / Undergraduate | 996 | 15.6% |
| Graduate / Professional | 86 | 1.3% |
| Total | 6,403 | 100.0% |
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Marion County
Out of a total of 6,403 students who are enrolled in schools in Marion County, 736 (11.5%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 5,667 (88.5%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 20 to 24 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 71 (20.6% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 5 to 9 year old has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 1,779 (96.1% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
| Age Bracket | Public School | Private School |
| 3 to 4 Year Olds | 147 (84.5%) | 27 (15.5%) |
| 5 to 9 Year Old | 1,779 (96.1%) | 73 (3.9%) |
| 10 to 14 Year Olds | 1,787 (89.5%) | 210 (10.5%) |
| 15 to 17 Year Olds | 862 (81.8%) | 192 (18.2%) |
| 18 to 19 Year Olds | 383 (84.4%) | 71 (15.6%) |
| 20 to 24 Year Olds | 274 (79.4%) | 71 (20.6%) |
| 25 to 34 Year Olds | 239 (85.1%) | 42 (14.9%) |
| 35 Years and over | 198 (80.5%) | 48 (19.5%) |
| Total | 5,667 (88.5%) | 736 (11.5%) |
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Marion County
Education (566 | 19.2%), business (537 | 18.2%), arts & humanities (408 | 13.8%), science & technology (337 | 11.4%), and social sciences (240 | 8.1%) are the most common fields of study among 2,947 individuals in Marion County who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
| Field of Study | # Graduates | % Graduates |
| Computers & Mathematics | 115 | 3.9% |
| Bio, Nature & Agricultural | 126 | 4.3% |
| Physical & Health Sciences | 111 | 3.8% |
| Psychology | 117 | 4.0% |
| Social Sciences | 240 | 8.1% |
| Engineering | 111 | 3.8% |
| Multidisciplinary Studies | 0 | 0.0% |
| Science & Technology | 337 | 11.4% |
| Business | 537 | 18.2% |
| Education | 566 | 19.2% |
| Literature & Languages | 33 | 1.1% |
| Liberal Arts & History | 148 | 5.0% |
| Visual & Performing Arts | 61 | 2.1% |
| Communications | 37 | 1.3% |
| Arts & Humanities | 408 | 13.8% |
| Total | 2,947 | 100.0% |
Transportation & Commute in Marion County
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Marion County
The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Marion County are males with 2 vehicles (2,598, accounting for 46.5%) and females with 2 vehicles (1,643, making up 51.1%).
| Vehicles Available | Male | Female |
| No Vehicle | 107 (1.9%) | 316 (6.2%) |
| 1 Vehicle | 1,008 (18.0%) | 1,721 (33.9%) |
| 2 Vehicles | 2,598 (46.5%) | 1,643 (32.3%) |
| 3 Vehicles | 1,124 (20.1%) | 711 (14.0%) |
| 4 Vehicles | 424 (7.6%) | 422 (8.3%) |
| 5 or more Vehicles | 324 (5.8%) | 270 (5.3%) |
| Total | 5,585 (100.0%) | 5,083 (100.0%) |
Commute Time in Marion County
The most frequently occuring commute durations in Marion County are 30 to 34 minutes (1,672 commuters, 16.0%), 15 to 19 minutes (1,394 commuters, 13.3%), and 5 to 9 minutes (1,150 commuters, 11.0%).
| Commute Time | # Commuters | % Commuters |
| Less than 5 Minutes | 324 | 3.1% |
| 5 to 9 Minutes | 1,150 | 11.0% |
| 10 to 14 Minutes | 807 | 7.7% |
| 15 to 19 Minutes | 1,394 | 13.3% |
| 20 to 24 Minutes | 762 | 7.3% |
| 25 to 29 Minutes | 638 | 6.1% |
| 30 to 34 Minutes | 1,672 | 16.0% |
| 35 to 39 Minutes | 719 | 6.9% |
| 40 to 44 Minutes | 631 | 6.0% |
| 45 to 59 Minutes | 1,086 | 10.4% |
| 60 to 89 Minutes | 670 | 6.4% |
| 90 or more Minutes | 626 | 6.0% |
Commute Time by Sex in Marion County
The most common commute times in Marion County are 30 to 34 minutes (1,179 commuters, 21.4%) for males and 45 to 59 minutes (640 commuters, 12.9%) for females.
| Commute Time | Male | Female |
| Less than 5 Minutes | 198 (3.6%) | 126 (2.5%) |
| 5 to 9 Minutes | 665 (12.1%) | 485 (9.8%) |
| 10 to 14 Minutes | 266 (4.8%) | 541 (10.9%) |
| 15 to 19 Minutes | 982 (17.8%) | 412 (8.3%) |
| 20 to 24 Minutes | 229 (4.2%) | 533 (10.7%) |
| 25 to 29 Minutes | 362 (6.6%) | 276 (5.6%) |
| 30 to 34 Minutes | 1,179 (21.4%) | 493 (9.9%) |
| 35 to 39 Minutes | 273 (5.0%) | 446 (9.0%) |
| 40 to 44 Minutes | 162 (2.9%) | 469 (9.5%) |
| 45 to 59 Minutes | 446 (8.1%) | 640 (12.9%) |
| 60 to 89 Minutes | 374 (6.8%) | 296 (6.0%) |
| 90 or more Minutes | 378 (6.9%) | 248 (5.0%) |
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Marion County
The most frequent times of departure to work in Marion County are 6:00 AM to 6:29 AM (1,039, 18.8%) for males and 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (692, 13.9%) for females.
| Time of Departure | Male | Female |
| 12:00 AM to 4:59 AM | 701 (12.7%) | 137 (2.8%) |
| 5:00 AM to 5:29 AM | 301 (5.5%) | 90 (1.8%) |
| 5:30 AM to 5:59 AM | 124 (2.2%) | 80 (1.6%) |
| 6:00 AM to 6:29 AM | 1,039 (18.8%) | 675 (13.6%) |
| 6:30 AM to 6:59 AM | 343 (6.2%) | 453 (9.1%) |
| 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM | 838 (15.2%) | 682 (13.7%) |
| 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM | 339 (6.1%) | 692 (13.9%) |
| 8:00 AM to 8:29 AM | 368 (6.7%) | 616 (12.4%) |
| 8:30 AM to 8:59 AM | 273 (5.0%) | 250 (5.0%) |
| 9:00 AM to 9:59 AM | 256 (4.6%) | 382 (7.7%) |
| 10:00 AM to 10:59 AM | 28 (0.5%) | 84 (1.7%) |
| 11:00 AM to 11:59 AM | 68 (1.2%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 12:00 PM to 3:59 PM | 175 (3.2%) | 532 (10.7%) |
| 4:00 PM to 11:59 PM | 661 (12.0%) | 292 (5.9%) |
| Total | 5,514 (100.0%) | 4,965 (100.0%) |
Housing Occupancy in Marion County
Occupancy by Ownership in Marion County
Of the total 11,256 dwellings in Marion County, owner-occupied units account for 6,739 (59.9%), while renter-occupied units make up 4,517 (40.1%).
| Occupancy | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
| Owner Occupied Housing Units | 6,739 | 59.9% |
| Renter-Occupied Housing Units | 4,517 | 40.1% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units | 11,256 | 100.0% |
Occupancy by Household Size in Marion County
| Household Size | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
| 1-Person Household | 4,012 | 35.6% |
| 2-Person Household | 3,882 | 34.5% |
| 3-Person Household | 1,440 | 12.8% |
| 4+ Person Household | 1,922 | 17.1% |
| Total Housing Units | 11,256 | 100.0% |
Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Marion County
| Household Size | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| 1-Person Household | 2,085 (52.0%) | 1,927 (48.0%) |
| 2-Person Household | 2,688 (69.2%) | 1,194 (30.8%) |
| 3-Person Household | 788 (54.7%) | 652 (45.3%) |
| 4+ Person Household | 1,178 (61.3%) | 744 (38.7%) |
| Total Housing Units | 6,739 (59.9%) | 4,517 (40.1%) |
Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Marion County
| Household Size | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Less than High School | 887 (48.0%) | 960 (52.0%) |
| High School Diploma | 3,133 (59.6%) | 2,126 (40.4%) |
| College/Associate Degree | 1,608 (61.6%) | 1,003 (38.4%) |
| Bachelor's Degree or higher | 1,111 (72.2%) | 428 (27.8%) |
Occupancy by Age of Householder in Marion County
| Age Bracket | # Households | % Households |
| Under 35 Years | 1,145 | 10.2% |
| 35 to 44 Years | 1,846 | 16.4% |
| 45 to 54 Years | 1,810 | 16.1% |
| 55 to 64 Years | 2,752 | 24.4% |
| 65 to 74 Years | 2,371 | 21.1% |
| 75 to 84 Years | 1,075 | 9.6% |
| 85 Years and Over | 257 | 2.3% |
| Total | 11,256 | 100.0% |
Housing Finances in Marion County
Median Income by Occupancy in Marion County
| Occupancy Type | # Households | Median Income |
| Owner-Occupied | 6,739 (59.9%) | $46,607 |
| Renter-Occupied | 4,517 (40.1%) | $24,807 |
| Average | 11,256 (100.0%) | $35,972 |
Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Marion County
| Income Bracket | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Less than $5,000 | 433 (6.4%) | 615 (13.6%) |
| $5,000 to $9,999 | 124 (1.8%) | 300 (6.6%) |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 430 (6.4%) | 546 (12.1%) |
| $15,000 to $19,999 | 370 (5.5%) | 334 (7.4%) |
| $20,000 to $24,999 | 423 (6.3%) | 485 (10.7%) |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 859 (12.8%) | 625 (13.8%) |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 959 (14.2%) | 789 (17.5%) |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 1,044 (15.5%) | 451 (10.0%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 859 (12.8%) | 286 (6.3%) |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 766 (11.4%) | 62 (1.4%) |
| $150,000 or more | 472 (7.0%) | 24 (0.5%) |
| Total | 6,739 (100.0%) | 4,517 (100.0%) |
Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Marion County
| Monthly Cost | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Less than $300 | 1,436 (21.3%) | 356 (7.9%) |
| $300 to $499 | 1,936 (28.7%) | 370 (8.2%) |
| $500 to $799 | 1,276 (18.9%) | 1,428 (31.6%) |
| $800 to $999 | 701 (10.4%) | 364 (8.1%) |
| $1,000 to $1,499 | 870 (12.9%) | 285 (6.3%) |
| $1,500 to $1,999 | 268 (4.0%) | 29 (0.6%) |
| $2,000 to $2,499 | 179 (2.7%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $2,500 to $2,999 | 18 (0.3%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $3,000 or more | 55 (0.8%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 6,739 (100.0%) | 4,517 (100.0%) |
Physical Housing Characteristics in Marion County
Housing Structures in Marion County
| Structure Type | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
| Single Unit, Detached | 6,027 | 53.5% |
| Single Unit, Attached | 28 | 0.3% |
| 2 Unit Apartments | 577 | 5.1% |
| 3 or 4 Unit Apartments | 289 | 2.6% |
| 5 to 9 Unit Apartments | 218 | 1.9% |
| 10 or more Apartments | 1 | 0.0% |
| Mobile Home / Other | 4,116 | 36.6% |
| Total | 11,256 | 100.0% |
Housing Structures by Occupancy in Marion County
| Structure Type | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Single Unit, Detached | 4,045 (67.1%) | 1,982 (32.9%) |
| Single Unit, Attached | 25 (89.3%) | 3 (10.7%) |
| 2 Unit Apartments | 0 (0.0%) | 577 (100.0%) |
| 3 or 4 Unit Apartments | 0 (0.0%) | 289 (100.0%) |
| 5 to 9 Unit Apartments | 13 (6.0%) | 205 (94.0%) |
| 10 or more Apartments | 0 (0.0%) | 1 (100.0%) |
| Mobile Home / Other | 2,656 (64.5%) | 1,460 (35.5%) |
| Total | 6,739 (59.9%) | 4,517 (40.1%) |
Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Marion County
| Number of Rooms | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| 1 Room | 55 (0.8%) | 480 (10.6%) |
| 2 or 3 Rooms | 286 (4.2%) | 827 (18.3%) |
| 4 or 5 Rooms | 2,144 (31.8%) | 2,020 (44.7%) |
| 6 or 7 Rooms | 2,712 (40.2%) | 857 (19.0%) |
| 8 or more Rooms | 1,542 (22.9%) | 333 (7.4%) |
| Total | 6,739 (100.0%) | 4,517 (100.0%) |
Housing Structure by Heating Type in Marion County
| Heating Type | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Utility Gas | 678 (10.1%) | 206 (4.6%) |
| Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas | 439 (6.5%) | 210 (4.6%) |
| Electricity | 5,415 (80.3%) | 4,011 (88.8%) |
| Fuel Oil or Kerosene | 97 (1.4%) | 35 (0.8%) |
| Coal or Coke | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| All other Fuels | 14 (0.2%) | 26 (0.6%) |
| No Fuel Used | 96 (1.4%) | 29 (0.6%) |
| Total | 6,739 (100.0%) | 4,517 (100.0%) |
Household Vehicle Usage in Marion County
| Vehicles per Household | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| No Vehicle | 343 (5.1%) | 1,043 (23.1%) |
| 1 Vehicle | 2,083 (30.9%) | 2,139 (47.3%) |
| 2 Vehicles | 2,477 (36.8%) | 1,171 (25.9%) |
| 3 or more Vehicles | 1,836 (27.2%) | 164 (3.6%) |
| Total | 6,739 (100.0%) | 4,517 (100.0%) |
Real Estate & Mortgages in Marion County
Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Marion County
| Characteristic | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Housing Units | 4,377 | 2,362 |
| Median Property Value | $68,300 | $111,500 |
| Median Household Income | $42,089 | $200 |
| Monthly Housing Costs | $368 | $16 |
| Real Estate Taxes | $362 | $96 |
Property Value by Mortgage Status in Marion County
| Property Value | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than $50,000 | 1,684 (38.5%) | 370 (15.7%) |
| $50,000 to $99,999 | 1,007 (23.0%) | 670 (28.4%) |
| $100,000 to $299,999 | 1,474 (33.7%) | 981 (41.5%) |
| $300,000 to $499,999 | 117 (2.7%) | 304 (12.9%) |
| $500,000 to $749,999 | 39 (0.9%) | 37 (1.6%) |
| $750,000 to $999,999 | 56 (1.3%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $1,000,000 or more | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 4,377 (100.0%) | 2,362 (100.0%) |
Household Income by Mortgage Status in Marion County
| Household Income | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than $10,000 | 409 (9.3%) | 20 (0.9%) |
| $10,000 to $24,999 | 869 (19.9%) | 148 (6.3%) |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 607 (13.9%) | 354 (15.0%) |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 757 (17.3%) | 252 (10.7%) |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 575 (13.1%) | 202 (8.6%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 464 (10.6%) | 469 (19.9%) |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 424 (9.7%) | 395 (16.7%) |
| $150,000 or more | 272 (6.2%) | 342 (14.5%) |
| Total | 4,377 (100.0%) | 2,362 (100.0%) |
Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Marion County
| Value-to-Income Ratio | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than 2.0x | 2,397 (54.8%) | 57,054 (2,415.5%) |
| 2.0x to 2.9x | 698 (16.0%) | 1,380 (58.4%) |
| 3.0x to 3.9x | 280 (6.4%) | 189 (8.0%) |
| 4.0x or more | 765 (17.5%) | 155 (6.6%) |
| Total | 4,377 (100.0%) | 2,362 (100.0%) |
Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Marion County
| Property Taxes | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than $800 | 3,051 (69.7%) | 46 (1.9%) |
| $800 to $1,499 | 548 (12.5%) | 1,265 (53.6%) |
| $800 to $1,499 | 164 (3.7%) | 632 (26.8%) |
| Total | 4,377 (100.0%) | 2,362 (100.0%) |
Health & Disability in Marion County
Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Marion County
| Age Bracket | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
| Under 6 Years | 1,669 (98.4%) | 28 (1.7%) |
| 6 to 18 Years | 4,672 (88.9%) | 584 (11.1%) |
| 19 to 25 Years | 1,689 (78.5%) | 462 (21.5%) |
| 26 to 34 Years | 1,987 (66.3%) | 1,008 (33.7%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 2,922 (79.9%) | 734 (20.1%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 2,841 (81.0%) | 668 (19.0%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 3,503 (88.3%) | 462 (11.7%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 3,735 (99.5%) | 20 (0.5%) |
| 75 Years and older | 2,057 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 25,075 (86.3%) | 3,966 (13.7%) |
Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Marion County
| Citizenship Status | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
| Native Born | 1,669 (98.4%) | 28 (1.7%) |
| Foreign Born, Citizen | 4,672 (88.9%) | 584 (11.1%) |
| Foreign Born, not a Citizen | 1,689 (78.5%) | 462 (21.5%) |
Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Marion County
| Household Income | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
| Under $25,000 | 7,046 (81.8%) | 1,566 (18.2%) |
| $25,000 to $49,999 | 6,842 (87.9%) | 940 (12.1%) |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 3,435 (78.6%) | 934 (21.4%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 3,462 (90.3%) | 373 (9.7%) |
| $100,000 and over | 4,251 (96.8%) | 140 (3.2%) |
Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Marion County
| Age Bracket | Public Insurance | Private Insurance |
| Under 6 | 1,314 (77.4%) | 391 (23.0%) |
| 6 to 18 Years | 3,281 (62.4%) | 1,532 (29.1%) |
| 19 to 25 Years | 795 (37.0%) | 939 (43.6%) |
| 25 to 34 Years | 1,073 (35.8%) | 1,049 (35.0%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 873 (23.9%) | 2,160 (59.1%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 600 (17.1%) | 2,335 (66.5%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 1,534 (38.7%) | 2,262 (57.1%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 3,646 (97.1%) | 1,352 (36.0%) |
| 75 Years and over | 2,049 (99.6%) | 773 (37.6%) |
| Total | 15,165 (52.2%) | 12,793 (44.1%) |
Disability Status by Sex by Age in Marion County
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5 to 17 Years | 83 (3.4%) | 76 (2.9%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 319 (12.1%) | 160 (5.5%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 909 (17.2%) | 1,209 (20.6%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 479 (30.0%) | 519 (24.1%) |
| 75 Years and over | 415 (53.9%) | 592 (46.0%) |
Disability Class by Sex by Age in Marion County
Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5 to 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 30 (1.2%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 64 (2.4%) | 22 (0.8%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 139 (2.6%) | 69 (1.2%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 213 (13.3%) | 134 (6.2%) |
| 75 Years and over | 124 (16.1%) | 213 (16.6%) |
Disability Class: Vision Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5 to 17 Years | 30 (1.2%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 73 (2.8%) | 76 (2.6%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 122 (2.3%) | 227 (3.9%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 98 (6.1%) | 200 (9.3%) |
| 75 Years and over | 79 (10.3%) | 238 (18.5%) |
Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| 5 to 17 Years | 83 (3.4%) | 46 (1.8%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 290 (11.1%) | 84 (2.9%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 280 (5.3%) | 244 (4.2%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 135 (8.4%) | 138 (6.4%) |
| 75 Years and over | 67 (8.7%) | 142 (11.0%) |
Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| 5 to 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 18 (0.7%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 66 (2.5%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 516 (9.8%) | 908 (15.5%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 299 (18.7%) | 298 (13.8%) |
| 75 Years and over | 261 (33.9%) | 479 (37.2%) |
Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| 5 to 17 Years | 1 (0.0%) | 29 (1.1%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 102 (3.9%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 73 (1.4%) | 488 (8.3%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 34 (2.1%) | 9 (0.4%) |
| 75 Years and over | 58 (7.5%) | 192 (14.9%) |
Technology Access in Marion County
Computing Device Access in Marion County
| Device Type | # Households | % Households |
| Desktop or Laptop | 5,634 | 50.0% |
| Smartphone | 8,212 | 73.0% |
| Tablet | 4,980 | 44.2% |
| No Computing Device | 2,246 | 20.0% |
| Total | 11,256 | 100.0% |
Internet Access in Marion County
| Internet Type | # Households | % Households |
| Dial-Up Internet | 5 | 0.0% |
| Broadband Home | 3,099 | 27.5% |
| Cellular Data Only | 1,921 | 17.1% |
| Satellite Internet | 1,891 | 16.8% |
| No Internet | 4,447 | 39.5% |
| Total | 11,256 | 100.0% |
Marion County Summary
Marion County, South Carolina is located in the northeastern corner of the state, and is bordered by North Carolina to the north and the Atlantic Ocean to the east. The county seat is Marion, and the county is home to a population of approximately 33,000 people.
History
Marion County was formed in 1785 from parts of what were then Georgetown and Williamsburg counties. It was named for General Francis Marion, a Revolutionary War hero who was known as the “Swamp Fox” for his guerrilla tactics. The county was originally part of the Waccamaw Neck, a strip of land that extended from the Waccamaw River to the Little Pee Dee River.
In the early 19th century, Marion County was a major cotton-producing region. The county was home to several large plantations, and the town of Marion was a major trading center. The county was also home to several prominent families, including the Allstons, the Witherspoons, and the Wilsons.
In the late 19th century, the county was a major producer of naval stores, such as turpentine and rosin. The county was also home to several sawmills and lumber mills.
Geography
Marion County is located in the northeastern corner of South Carolina, and is bordered by North Carolina to the north and the Atlantic Ocean to the east. The county is located in the Coastal Plain region of the state, and is characterized by flat terrain and sandy soils. The county is home to several rivers, including the Little Pee Dee, the Great Pee Dee, and the Waccamaw.
The county is home to several state parks, including the Little Pee Dee State Park, the Waccamaw State Park, and the Francis Marion National Forest. The county is also home to several wildlife refuges, including the Waccamaw National Wildlife Refuge and the Little Pee Dee Wildlife Refuge.
Economy
Marion County’s economy is largely based on agriculture and forestry. The county is home to several large farms, and is a major producer of cotton, soybeans, corn, and peanuts. The county is also home to several timber companies, and is a major producer of lumber and wood products.
The county is also home to several manufacturing companies, including a paper mill, a furniture factory, and a plastics plant. The county is also home to several retail stores, restaurants, and other businesses.
Demographics
As of the 2010 census, Marion County had a population of 33,062 people. The population was spread out with 24.3% under the age of 18, 8.2% from 18 to 24, 28.2% from 25 to 44, 24.2% from 45 to 64, and 14.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37.4 years.
The racial makeup of the county was 68.2% White, 28.2% African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.7% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 0.7% from other races, and 1.8% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.2% of the population.
The median income for a household in the county was $35,945, and the median income for a family was $43,945. The per capita income for the county was $18,945. About 17.2% of families and 21.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 28.2% of those under age 18 and 16.2% of those age 65 or over.
Common Questions
What is the Total Population of Marion County?
Total Population of Marion County is 29,212.
What is the Total Male Population of Marion County?
Total Male Population of Marion County is 13,603.
What is the Total Female Population of Marion County?
Total Female Population of Marion County is 15,609.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Marion County?
There are 87.15 Males per 100 Females in Marion County.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Marion County?
There are 114.75 Females per 100 Males in Marion County.
What is the Median Population Age in Marion County?
Median Population Age in Marion County is 41.6 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Marion County
Average Family Size in Marion County is 3.4 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Marion County
Average Household Size in Marion County is 2.6 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Marion County?
Per Capita income in Marion County is $21,952.
What is the Median Family Income in Marion County?
Median Family Income in Marion County is $46,243.
What is the Median Household income in Marion County?
Median Household Income in Marion County is $35,972.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Marion County?
Income or Wage Gap in Marion County is 19.1%.
Women in Marion County earn 80.9 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Marion County?
Family Income Deficit in Marion County is $11,896.
Families that are below poverty line in Marion County earn $11,896 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Marion County?
Inequality or Gini Index in Marion County is 0.50.
How Large is the Labor Force in Marion County?
There are 11,592 People in the Labor Forcein in Marion County.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Marion County?
49.4% of People are in the Labor Force in Marion County.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Marion County?
Unemployment Rate in Marion County is 6.8%.