Marion County, Alabama Demographics 2026
Marion County, Alabama has a population of 29,184, the 38th most populous county in Alabama. The median household income is $50,088 and the median home value is $106,600. The poverty rate is 16.2%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Marion County Quick Facts
How Marion County Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 29,190 | 29,184 | -0.0% |
| Median household income | $50,714 | $50,088 | -1.2% |
| Median home value | $104,300 | $106,600 | +2.2% |
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 53 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Cities & Places in Marion County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hamilton | 6,922 | $54,871 | 16.7% | $106,300 |
| Winfield | 4,999 | $49,688 | 12.5% | $165,500 |
| Haleyville | 4,271 | $42,058 | 25.2% | $97,600 |
| Guin | 2,381 | $51,117 | 18.3% | $112,000 |
| Hackleburg | 1,709 | $42,292 | 24.0% | $104,700 |
| Bear Creek | 1,474 | $50,188 | 16.4% | $96,900 |
| Brilliant | 1,097 | $47,125 | 36.2% | $47,200 |
| Twin | 475 | $52,639 | 12.2% | $95,600 |
| Glen Allen | 372 | $46,313 | 10.3% | $89,600 |
| Gu-Win | 178 | $63,942 | 7.3% | $177,800 |
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Population Overview
Marion County is located in Alabama with a total population of 29,184. It is the 38th most populous county out of 67 in Alabama. The county encompasses 10 Census-designated places.
Age Demographics
The median age in Marion County is 43.9 years. This is 12% higher than the state median of 39.3 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Marion County is $50,088. This is 22% lower than the state median of $63,999. It is also 38% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 16.2%. This is 4% higher than the state poverty rate of 15.6%. The unemployment rate is 5.0%. This is 7% higher than the state rate of 4.7%. The median home value is $106,600. Housing costs are 49% lower than the state median of $209,900. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.1x, Marion County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 76.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 9% higher than the state average of 70.2%.
Race & Ethnicity
Marion County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 89.7% of all residents. Black or African American residents account for 3.5%. The Black or African American population (3.5%) is well below the state average of 25.6%. The Asian population (0.3%) is well below the state average of 1.4%.
Education
13.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 53% lower than the state rate of 28.4%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 83.0%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All figures for Marion County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Alabama and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Marion County, Alabama?
Marion County has a population of 29,184, making it the 38th most populous county in Alabama.
What is the median income in Marion County?
The median household income in Marion County is $50,088 with a poverty rate of 16.2%.
How many cities are in Marion County, Alabama?
Marion County contains 10 Census-designated places.