Marion County, Texas Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Marion County is located in Texas with a total population of 9,631. It is the 167th most populous county out of 254 in Texas.

Age Demographics

The median age in Marion County is 50.6 years. This is 43% higher than the state median of 35.5 years. 10.3% 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 $47,447. This is 38% lower than the state median of $76,292. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 40% lower. The poverty rate stands at 18.4%. This is 33% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 8.4%. This is 64% higher than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $110,500. Housing costs are 58% lower than the state median of $260,400. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.3x, Marion County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 77.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 24% 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 70.3% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 21.6%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (70.3% vs 39.9%). The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (21.6% vs 11.9%). The Hispanic or Latino population (4.5%) is well below the state average of 39.5%. The Asian population (0.4%) is well below the state average of 5.3%.

Education

16.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 52% lower than the state rate of 33.1%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 86.6%.