Marion is a city located in Perry County Alabama. Marion has a 2024 population of 2,595. It is also the county seat of Perry County. Marion is currently declining at a rate of -5.08% annually and its population has decreased by -17.62% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,150 in 2020.
The average household income in Marion is $45,589 with a poverty rate of 24.7%. The median age in Marion is 23.6 years: 20.8 years for males, and 28.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Marion was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 2,093 | 66.91% |
| White | 1,010 | 32.29% |
| Two or more races | 9 | 0.29% |
| Other race | 8 | 0.26% |
| Asian | 7 | 0.22% |
| Native American | 1 | 0.03% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
White
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 784 | 2.81 | 52.4 | 47.6 |
| Female | 386 | 3.75 | 39.4 | 60.6 |
| Non Family | 253 | 0 | 52.2 | 47.8 |
| Married | 133 | 3.21 | 95.5 | 4.5 |
| Male | 12 | 6.33 | 0 | 100 |
3.62
Average Family Size
2.81
Average Household Size
52.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 235 | 15.67% |
| Associates Degree | 59 | 3.93% |
| Bachelors Degree | 222 | 14.8% |
| Graduate Degree | 105 | 7% |
| High School Graduate | 423 | 28.2% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 62 | 4.13% |
| Some College | 394 | 26.27% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 1,041 | 792 | 124 |
| White | 453 | 405 | 203 |
| 2+ Races | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| Native American | 1 | 1 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 44.81%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $21,206 | $0 | $21,206 |
| Graduate Degree | $56,426 | $0 | $56,426 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $8,910 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $22,190 | $0 | $25,781 |
| Some College | $26,215 | $0 | $25,868 |
$22,190
Average Earnings
$0
Average Male
$25,781
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.59% of Marion residents speak only English, while 1.41% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.2% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 1,728 | 544 | 31.48% |
| Hispanic | 61 | 61 | 100% |
24.7%
Overall Poverty Rate
13.45%
Male Poverty Rate
33.28%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Marion is Hispanic, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Marion is Black, with 31.48% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 8.47%. Among those working part-time, it was 16.09%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 16.9%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 28.53% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 16.08% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 13% |
| Some College | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 17.7% |
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $42,383 | $52,786 |
| Households | $36,618 | $45,589 |
| Married Families | $96,607 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $26,976 | $30,482 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
12.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
14.6%
Male Marriage Rate
10.8%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is Over 65.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
33
Number of Veterans
33
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 33 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 28 |
| 75+ | 5 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 17 | 1.11% |
| White | 16 | 1.74% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
0%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
35.8%
Labor Force Participation
28.9%
Employment Rate
18.7%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
75.22%
Born in Marion
100%
Native Born
0%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
100% of Marion residents were born in the United States, with 75.22% having been born in Alabama. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,902 | -138 | -6.76% |
| 2028 | 2,040 | -139 | -6.38% |
| 2027 | 2,179 | -139 | -6% |
| 2026 | 2,318 | -138 | -5.62% |
| 2025 | 2,456 | -139 | -5.36% |
| 2024 | 2,595 | -139 | -5.08% |
| 2023 | 2,734 | -55 | -1.97% |
| 2022 | 2,789 | -303 | -9.8% |
| 2021 | 3,092 | -58 | -1.84% |
| 2020 | 3,150 | 19 | 0.61% |
| 2019 | 3,131 | -29 | -0.92% |
| 2018 | 3,160 | -137 | -4.16% |
| 2017 | 3,297 | -63 | -1.88% |
| 2016 | 3,360 | -56 | -1.64% |
| 2015 | 3,416 | -45 | -1.3% |
| 2014 | 3,461 | -50 | -1.42% |
| 2013 | 3,511 | -51 | -1.43% |
| 2012 | 3,562 | -81 | -2.22% |
| 2011 | 3,643 | -32 | -0.87% |
| 2010 | 3,675 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 3,511 | -700 | -16.62% |
| 1990 | 4,211 | -256 | -5.73% |
| 1980 | 4,467 | 178 | 4.15% |
| 1970 | 4,289 | 482 | 12.66% |
| 1960 | 3,807 | 985 | 34.9% |
| 1950 | 2,822 | 176 | 6.65% |
| 1870 | 2,646 | 744 | 39.12% |