Marion County, Tennessee Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Marion County is located in Tennessee with a total population of 29,010. It is the 51st most populous county out of 95 in Tennessee.

Age Demographics

The median age in Marion County is 43.7 years. This is 12% higher than the state median of 38.9 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Marion County is $58,103. This is 13% lower than the state median of $67,097. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 26% lower. The poverty rate stands at 16.9%. This is 23% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 7.7%. This is 63% higher than the state rate of 4.7%. The median home value is $173,600. Housing costs are 32% lower than the state median of $256,800. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.0x. 79.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 19% higher than the state average of 67.0%.

Race & Ethnicity

Marion County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 90.4% of all residents. Black or African American residents account for 2.8%. The Black or African American population (2.8%) is well below the state average of 15.7%. The Hispanic or Latino population (2.3%) is well below the state average of 7.1%. The Asian population (0.2%) is well below the state average of 1.8%.

Education

16.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 46% lower than the state rate of 30.4%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 82.3%.