Marion County, Florida Demographics 2026

Demographic data: ACS 2020–2024 five-year estimates. Sources and methodology

Marion County, Florida has a population of 400,078, the 18th most populous county in Florida. The median household income is $61,010 and the median home value is $243,100. The poverty rate is 14.4%.

Marion County Quick Facts

Population 400,078

Median Household Income $61,01090% MOE ±$1,361

Median Home Value $243,10090% MOE ±$4,168

Poverty Rate 14.4%90% MOE ±1.0 pts

Unemployment Rate 4.8%90% MOE ±0.6 pts

Median Age 47.9 years90% MOE ±0.2 years

Homeownership Rate 77.5%90% MOE ±0.7 pts

Affordability Ratio 4.0x

Bachelor's Degree+ 23.4%90% MOE ±0.9 pts

Adults 25+ with high school education or higher 89.6%

Cities/Places 18

Population 400,078 18th of 67

Median Income $61,010 18% lower than state

Poverty Rate 14.4%

Unemployment 4.8%

How Marion County Changed

Change from the non-overlapping 2015–2019 ACS period to 2020–2024. Earlier dollar figures are adjusted to 2024 dollars; changes marked “no clear change” are within the combined 90% margins of error.

Metric	2015–2019	2020–2024	Change
Population	353,526	400,078	+13.2%
Median household income	$55,838	$61,010	+9.3%
Median home value¹	$172,176	$243,100	+41.2%
Median gross rent	$1,103	$1,277	+15.8%

¹ The Census Bureau changed its home-value inflation adjustment beginning with the 2022 ACS; interpret that comparison with additional caution.

Median Household Income

Marion

$61,010

$74,568

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Marion

$243,100

$359,000

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 17.6%

$25K-$50K 24.0%

$50K-$100K 32.6%

$100K+ 25.9%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

5.6%

$10K-$15K

3.8%

$15K-$20K

3.9%

$20K-$25K

4.2%

$25K-$30K

4.7%

$30K-$35K

5.0%

$35K-$40K

4.9%

$40K-$45K

4.6%

$45K-$50K

4.7%

$50K-$60K

7.6%

$60K-$75K

11.3%

$75K-$100K

13.6%

$100K-$125K

9.0%

$125K-$150K

5.9%

$150K-$200K

6.0%

$200K+

5.0%

Employment

4.8% Unemployment Rate State: 4.8%|National: 5.2%

49.1% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 77.5%

Renter 22.5%

Affordability Index Moderate

4.0x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $1,277/mo 25.1% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

18.8%

18-34

17.4%

35-54

21.4%

55-74

29.0%

75+

13.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Moderate Diversity

Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.

State average: 65 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Marion County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
The Villages	83,498	$77,622	4.7%	$400,100
Ocala	66,584	$56,376	21.1%	$241,400
Silver Springs Shores	28,537	$63,611	14.2%	$201,300
Liberty Triangle	24,888	$64,943	8.6%	$275,500
Marion Oaks	23,972	$72,392	10.2%	$257,700
On Top of the World	16,007	$60,670	7.0%	$303,900
Rainbow Springs	6,082	$57,161	9.3%	$310,600
Belleview	5,805	$57,813	16.8%	$210,200
Rainbow Lakes Estates	3,762	$50,429	11.9%	$160,400
Silver Springs	2,712	$32,074	29.8%	$30,800
Dunnellon	2,216	$40,545	18.6%	$168,200
Rainbow Park	2,056	$66,550	12.9%	$197,600
Silver Springs Shores East	1,777	$59,861	36.6%	$233,100
Ocala Estates	1,705	N/A	26.4%	$152,900
Lake Kerr	1,697	$42,411	23.3%	$109,800
Ocklawaha	1,586	$37,894	13.3%	$189,700
Reddick	573	N/A	26.4%	$126,400
McIntosh	333	$62,300	7.2%	$275,000

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Population Overview

Marion County is located in Florida with a total population of 400,078. It is the 18th most populous county out of 67 in Florida. The county encompasses 18 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Marion County is 47.9 years. This is 12% higher than the state median of 42.6 years. 13.4% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Marion County is $61,010. This is 18% lower than the state median of $74,568. It is also 24% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 14.4%. This is 15% higher than the state poverty rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate is 4.8%. The median home value is $243,100. Housing costs are 32% lower than the state median of $359,000. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.0x. 77.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 15% higher than the state average of 67.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Marion County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 65.5% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 17.0%.

Education

23.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 32% lower than the state rate of 34.2%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 89.6%.

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 Florida 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, Florida?

Marion County has a population of 400,078, making it the 18th most populous county in Florida.

What is the median income in Marion County?

The median household income in Marion County is $61,010 with a poverty rate of 14.4%.

How many cities are in Marion County, Florida?

Marion County contains 18 Census-designated places.