Marion County, Texas Demographics 2026

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

Marion County, Texas has a population of 9,737, the 166th most populous county in Texas. The median household income is $49,672 and the median home value is $101,500. The poverty rate is 18.3%.

Marion County Quick Facts

Population 9,737

Median Household Income $49,67290% MOE ±$3,965

Median Home Value $101,50090% MOE ±$19,349

Poverty Rate 18.3%90% MOE ±4.3 pts

Unemployment Rate 8.7%90% MOE ±4.0 pts

Median Age 51.3 years90% MOE ±1.6 years

Homeownership Rate 78.5%90% MOE ±4.4 pts

Affordability Ratio 2.0x

Bachelor's Degree+ 15.6%90% MOE ±2.9 pts

Adults 25+ with high school education or higher 86.6%

Cities/Places 2

Population 9,737 166th of 254

Median Income $49,672 37% lower than state

Poverty Rate 18.3%

Unemployment 8.7%

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	10,017	9,737	-2.8%
Median household income	$46,351	$49,672	No clear change (+7.2%)
Median home value¹	$118,763	$101,500	No clear change (-14.5%)
Median gross rent	$908	$911	No clear change (+0.3%)

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

$49,672

$78,476

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Marion

$101,500

$283,800

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 27.6%

$25K-$50K 22.8%

$50K-$100K 26.0%

$100K+ 23.6%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

9.0%

$10K-$15K

6.3%

$15K-$20K

7.0%

$20K-$25K

5.3%

$25K-$30K

4.6%

$30K-$35K

5.3%

$35K-$40K

4.8%

$40K-$45K

3.4%

$45K-$50K

4.8%

$50K-$60K

7.5%

$60K-$75K

7.6%

$75K-$100K

11.0%

$100K-$125K

10.3%

$125K-$150K

4.6%

$150K-$200K

4.0%

$200K+

4.6%

Employment

8.7% Unemployment Rate State: 5.3%|National: 5.2%

49.9% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 78.5%

Renter 21.5%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

2.0x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $911/mo 22.0% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

16.9%

18-34

17.3%

35-54

19.7%

55-74

35.2%

75+

10.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Moderate Diversity

Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.

State average: 67 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Marion County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Jefferson	2,131	$41,500	21.6%	$148,600
Pine Harbor	566	$80,833	5.0%	$60,600

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Population Overview

Marion County is located in Texas with a total population of 9,737. It is the 166th most populous county out of 254 in Texas. The county encompasses 2 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Marion County is 51.3 years. This is 44% higher than the state median of 35.6 years. 10.9% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Marion County is $49,672. This is 37% lower than the state median of $78,476. It is also 38% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 18.3%. This is 33% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 8.7%. This is 65% higher than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $101,500. Housing costs are 64% lower than the state median of $283,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.0x, Marion County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 78.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 25% higher than the state average of 62.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Marion County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 69.5% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 21.9%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (69.5% vs 39.1%). The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (21.9% vs 11.9%). The Hispanic or Latino population (4.8%) is well below the state average of 39.7%. The Asian population (0.2%) is well below the state average of 5.5%.

Education

15.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 54% lower than the state rate of 33.8%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 86.6%.

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 Texas 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, Texas?

Marion County has a population of 9,737, making it the 166th most populous county in Texas.

What is the median income in Marion County?

The median household income in Marion County is $49,672 with a poverty rate of 18.3%.

How many cities are in Marion County, Texas?

Marion County contains 2 Census-designated places.