Marion is a town located in Lauderdale County Mississippi. Marion has a 2024 population of 1,674. Marion is currently declining at a rate of -0.95% annually and its population has decreased by -3.63% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,737 in 2020.
The average household income in Marion is $75,886 with a poverty rate of 25.33%. The median age in Marion is 27.4 years: 25.8 years for males, and 27.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Marion was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 1,142 | 56.17% |
| White | 720 | 35.42% |
| Other race | 129 | 6.35% |
| Two or more races | 42 | 2.07% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
White
Other race
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 621 | 3.23 | 57.6 | 42.4 |
| Married | 266 | 4.23 | 70.3 | 29.7 |
| Non Family | 168 | 1.15 | 42.9 | 57.1 |
| Female | 165 | 3.73 | 51.5 | 48.5 |
| Male | 22 | 3.23 | 63.6 | 36.4 |
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Average Family Size
3.23
Average Household Size
57.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 15 | 1.38% |
| Associates Degree | 131 | 12.02% |
| Bachelors Degree | 212 | 19.45% |
| Graduate Degree | 70 | 6.42% |
| High School Graduate | 293 | 26.88% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 29 | 2.66% |
| Some College | 340 | 31.19% |
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 | 598 | 562 | 133 |
| White | 364 | 356 | 145 |
| Hispanic | 105 | 105 | 4 |
| Other Race | 46 | 46 | 4 |
| 2+ Races | 35 | 35 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among other race people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 39.84%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $71,048 | $89,688 | $70,423 |
| Graduate Degree | $122,750 | $123,750 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $27,974 | $33,309 | $23,750 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $32,163 | $36,574 | $27,257 |
| Some College | $21,875 | $22,917 | $0 |
$32,163
Average Earnings
$36,574
Average Male
$27,257
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
86.36% of Marion residents speak only English, while 13.64% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 12.08% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 1,101 | 233 | 21.16% |
| Hispanic | 370 | 229 | 61.89% |
| White | 481 | 40 | 8.32% |
25.33%
Overall Poverty Rate
24.42%
Male Poverty Rate
26.02%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Marion is Hispanic, with 61.89% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Marion is White, with 8.32% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 18%. Among those working part-time, it was 19.09%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 19.26%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 30.77% |
| Some College | 29.37% |
| High School | 21.71% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.51% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 69.23% |
| Male Employed | 27.69% |
| Male Unemployed | 23.53% |
| Female Employed | 14.57% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $70,283 | $92,360 |
| Households | $57,292 | $75,886 |
| Married Families | $64,048 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $19,750 | $31,464 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
45.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
53.2%
Male Marriage Rate
38.9%
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 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
169
Number of Veterans
159
Male Veterans
10
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 77 |
| First Gulf War | 44 |
| Vietnam | 30 |
| Korea | 6 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 18 to 34 | 48 |
| 55 to 64 | 41 |
| 75+ | 33 |
| 35 to 54 | 29 |
| 65 to 74 | 18 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 112 | 16.72% |
| White | 57 | 14.04% |
| Hispanic | 5 | 4.76% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
33.13%
Veteran Poverty Rate
28.92%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
61.2%
Labor Force Participation
56.3%
Employment Rate
5.7%
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
76.68%
Born in Marion
96.11%
Native Born
3.89%
Foreign Born
1.72%
Non Citizen
2.16%
Naturalized
96.11% of Marion residents were born in the United States, with 76.68% having been born in Mississippi. 1.72% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,595 | -16 | -0.99% |
| 2028 | 1,611 | -16 | -0.98% |
| 2027 | 1,627 | -15 | -0.91% |
| 2026 | 1,642 | -16 | -0.97% |
| 2025 | 1,658 | -16 | -0.96% |
| 2024 | 1,674 | -16 | -0.95% |
| 2023 | 1,690 | -12 | -0.71% |
| 2022 | 1,702 | -21 | -1.22% |
| 2021 | 1,723 | -14 | -0.81% |
| 2020 | 1,737 | 236 | 15.72% |
| 2019 | 1,501 | 4 | 0.27% |
| 2018 | 1,497 | 7 | 0.47% |
| 2017 | 1,490 | -44 | -2.87% |
| 2016 | 1,534 | -20 | -1.29% |
| 2015 | 1,554 | -11 | -0.7% |
| 2014 | 1,565 | -28 | -1.76% |
| 2013 | 1,593 | 28 | 1.79% |
| 2012 | 1,565 | 36 | 2.35% |
| 2011 | 1,529 | 40 | 2.69% |
| 2010 | 1,489 | 0 | 0% |