Marion County, Alabama Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Marion County is located in Alabama with a total population of 29,190. It is the 38th most populous county out of 67 in Alabama.

Age Demographics

The median age in Marion County is 43.8 years. This is 11% higher than the state median of 39.3 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Marion County is $50,714. This is 18% lower than the state median of $62,027. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 35% lower. The poverty rate stands at 16.9%. This is 8% higher than the state poverty rate of 15.6%. The unemployment rate is 6.2%. This is 28% higher than the state rate of 4.8%. The median home value is $104,300. Housing costs are 47% lower than the state median of $195,100. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.1x, Marion County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 75.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 8% higher than the state average of 69.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

Marion County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 90.3% of all residents. Black or African American residents account for 3.6%. The Black or African American population (3.6%) is well below the state average of 25.9%. The Asian population (0.3%) is well below the state average of 1.4%.

Education

12.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 54% lower than the state rate of 27.8%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 82.1%.