Marion County, Mississippi Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Marion County is located in Mississippi with a total population of 24,303. It is the 39th most populous county out of 82 in Mississippi.

Age Demographics

The median age in Marion County is 40.7 years. This is 6% higher than the state median of 38.4 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Marion County is $42,320. This is 23% lower than the state median of $54,915. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 46% lower. The poverty rate stands at 20.4%. This is 7% higher than the state poverty rate of 19.1%. 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 9.0%. This is 50% higher than the state rate of 6.0%. The median home value is $117,000. Housing costs are 28% lower than the state median of $161,400. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.8x, Marion County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 78.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 13% higher than the state average of 69.5%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Marion County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 63.4% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 31.9%. The Hispanic or Latino population (1.8%) is well below the state average of 3.6%. The Asian population (0.1%) is well below the state average of 1.0%.

Education

12.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 48% lower than the state rate of 24.2%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 82.5%.