Marion County, Tennessee Demographics 2026

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

Marion County, Tennessee has a population of 29,250, the 51st most populous county in Tennessee. The median household income is $61,824 and the median home value is $195,200. The poverty rate is 16.3%.

Marion County Quick Facts

Population 29,250

Median Household Income $61,82490% MOE ±$4,484

Median Home Value $195,20090% MOE ±$12,162

Poverty Rate 16.3%90% MOE ±3.5 pts

Unemployment Rate 7.1%90% MOE ±2.0 pts

Median Age 43.8 years90% MOE ±0.4 years

Homeownership Rate 78.5%90% MOE ±3.0 pts

Affordability Ratio 3.2x

Bachelor's Degree+ 17.2%90% MOE ±2.1 pts

Adults 25+ with high school education or higher 83.2%

Cities/Places 10

Population 29,250 51st of 95

Median Income $61,824 11% lower than state

Poverty Rate 16.3%

Unemployment 7.1%

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	28,538	29,250	+2.5%
Median household income	$60,836	$61,824	No clear change (+1.6%)
Median home value¹	$154,700	$195,200	+26.2%
Median gross rent	$857	$853	No clear change (-0.4%)

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

$61,824

$69,595

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Marion

$195,200

$286,700

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 20.3%

$25K-$50K 21.3%

$50K-$100K 31.5%

$100K+ 26.9%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

4.9%

$10K-$15K

6.2%

$15K-$20K

3.6%

$20K-$25K

5.6%

$25K-$30K

4.9%

$30K-$35K

4.6%

$35K-$40K

4.0%

$40K-$45K

4.0%

$45K-$50K

3.8%

$50K-$60K

7.1%

$60K-$75K

10.5%

$75K-$100K

13.9%

$100K-$125K

10.3%

$125K-$150K

4.5%

$150K-$200K

7.5%

$200K+

4.6%

Employment

7.1% Unemployment Rate State: 4.7%|National: 5.2%

54.1% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 78.5%

Renter 21.5%

Affordability Index Affordable

3.2x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $853/mo 16.6% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

20.3%

18-34

19.1%

35-54

24.8%

55-74

28.0%

75+

7.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Very Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 46 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Marion County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Jasper	3,612	$73,013	10.1%	$209,000
South Pittsburg	3,013	$57,865	21.8%	$187,100
Whitwell	2,052	$67,774	9.7%	$140,500
Kimball	1,639	$60,543	6.9%	$231,400
Powells Crossroads	1,498	$67,549	4.5%	$187,800
New Hope	862	$77,727	23.0%	$179,600
Griffith Creek	586	N/A	21.0%	N/A
Sequatchie	359	$27,679	49.0%	N/A
Orme	76	$47,500	28.9%	$53,300
Whiteside	33	N/A	0.0%	N/A

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Population Overview

Marion County is located in Tennessee with a total population of 29,250. It is the 51st most populous county out of 95 in Tennessee. The county encompasses 10 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Marion County is 43.8 years. This is 13% higher than the state median of 38.9 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Marion County is $61,824. This is 11% lower than the state median of $69,595. It is also 23% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 16.3%. This is 19% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 7.1%. This is 52% higher than the state rate of 4.7%. The median home value is $195,200. Housing costs are 32% lower than the state median of $286,700. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.2x. 78.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 17% higher than the state average of 66.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

Marion County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 90.0% of all residents. Black or African American residents account for 3.0%. The Black or African American population (3.0%) is well below the state average of 15.4%. The Hispanic or Latino population (2.5%) is well below the state average of 7.4%. The Asian population (0.1%) is well below the state average of 1.9%.

Education

17.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 45% lower than the state rate of 31.1%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 83.2%.

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 Tennessee 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, Tennessee?

Marion County has a population of 29,250, making it the 51st most populous county in Tennessee.

What is the median income in Marion County?

The median household income in Marion County is $61,824 with a poverty rate of 16.3%.

How many cities are in Marion County, Tennessee?

Marion County contains 10 Census-designated places.