Marion County, Georgia Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Marion County is located in Georgia with a total population of 7,474. It is the 142nd most populous county out of 159 in Georgia.

Age Demographics

The median age in Marion County is 43.9 years. This is 17% higher than the state median of 37.4 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Marion County is $50,484. This is 32% lower than the state median of $74,664. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 36% lower. The poverty rate stands at 16.9%. This is 25% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.5%. The unemployment rate is 4.1%. This is 19% lower than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $122,100. Housing costs are 55% lower than the state median of $272,900. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.4x, Marion County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 77.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 18% higher than the state average of 65.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Marion County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 57.8% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 28.5%. The Asian population (0.8%) is well below the state average of 4.3%.

Education

13.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 60% lower than the state rate of 34.2%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 76.2%.