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Marion County

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Marion County's estimated 2025 population is 28,582 with a growth rate of 0.13% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Marion County is the 33rd largest county in South Carolina. The 2010 population was 32,951 and has seen a growth of -13.26% since that time.

28,582
Total Population
58
Population Density (mi²)
33
Population Rank (State)
37 0.13%
Annual Population Growth

Marion County Population

Marion County Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

The racial composition of Marion County includes 55.79% Black or African American, 38.47% White, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, other race, Native American, Asian, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Black or African American

White

Two or more races

Other race

Native American

Asian

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
Black or African American16,12355.79%
White11,11738.47%
Two or more races8262.86%
Other race6612.29%
Native American980.34%
Asian450.16%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander300.1%

Marion County Marital Status

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

Marion County's average per capita income is $33,440. Household income levels show a median of $34,501. The poverty rate stands at 27.32%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median
Mean
Married Families$67,607-
Families$47,288$62,929
Households$34,501$51,626
Non Families$21,567$34,732

$33,440

Average Income

$34,501

Median Household Income

27.32%

Poverty Rate