Marion County, Georgia Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Marion County is located in Georgia with a total population of 7,509. It is the 142nd most populous county out of 159 in Georgia. The county encompasses 2 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Marion County is 41.9 years. This is 11% higher than the state median of 37.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Marion County is $51,667. This is 33% lower than the state median of $77,353. It is also 36% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 20.9%. This is 56% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.4%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 4.9%. This is 5% lower than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $154,100. Housing costs are 49% lower than the state median of $303,300. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.0x. 78.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 20% higher than the state average of 65.7%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Marion County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 57.4% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 27.3%.

Education

17.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 49% lower than the state rate of 34.9%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 78.3%.

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 Georgia 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.