Marion is a city located in Marion County South Carolina. Marion has a 2024 population of 6,121. Marion is currently declining at a rate of -1.19% annually and its population has decreased by -4.6% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 6,416 in 2020.
The average household income in Marion is $45,267 with a poverty rate of 27.5%. The median age in Marion is 44 years: 38.2 years for males, and 47.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Marion was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 4,387 | 69.22% |
| White | 1,764 | 27.83% |
| Native American | 73 | 1.15% |
| Asian | 42 | 0.66% |
| Two or more races | 42 | 0.66% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 30 | 0.47% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
White
Native American
Asian
Two or more races
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,529 | 2.48 | 42.8 | 57.2 |
| Non Family | 1,041 | 1.18 | 47.8 | 52.2 |
| Female | 913 | 3.25 | 13.5 | 86.5 |
| Married | 479 | 2.92 | 91.4 | 8.6 |
| Male | 96 | 7.02 | 25 | 75 |
3.09
Average Family Size
2.48
Average Household Size
42.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 559 | 11.69% |
| Associates Degree | 299 | 6.25% |
| Bachelors Degree | 385 | 8.05% |
| Graduate Degree | 536 | 11.21% |
| High School Graduate | 2,259 | 47.24% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 112 | 2.34% |
| Some College | 632 | 13.22% |
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 | 3,277 | 2,897 | 418 |
| White | 1,371 | 1,080 | 503 |
| 2+ Races | 42 | 42 | 0 |
| Native American | 34 | 34 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 31 | 31 | 0 |
| Islander | 30 | 30 | 0 |
| Asian | 28 | 28 | 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 36.69%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $52,050 | $152,663 | $50,925 |
| High School Graduate | $25,419 | $0 | $27,071 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $26,587 | $25,918 | $27,449 |
| Some College | $24,846 | $41,220 | $24,442 |
$26,587
Average Earnings
$25,918
Average Male
$27,449
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
99.02% of Marion residents speak only English, while 0.98% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 0.7% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 4,276 | 1,310 | 30.64% |
| White | 1,747 | 313 | 17.92% |
| Multiple | 42 | 42 | 100% |
| Hispanic | 31 | 31 | 100% |
| Islander | 30 | 30 | 100% |
| Asian | 42 | 13 | 30.95% |
27.5%
Overall Poverty Rate
28.25%
Male Poverty Rate
26.9%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Marion is Islander, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Marion is White, with 17.92% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.03%. Among those working part-time, it was 32.44%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 38.12%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 38.68% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 32.03% |
| Some College | 11.96% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 5.32% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 15.42% |
| Male Unemployed | 14.44% |
| Male Employed | 11.18% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $30,771 | $56,040 |
| Households | $27,767 | $45,267 |
| Married Families | $77,969 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $18,345 | $25,987 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
22.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
25.0%
Male Marriage Rate
19.9%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
400
Number of Veterans
400
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 127 |
| Second Gulf War | 112 |
| First Gulf War | 49 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 154 |
| 18 to 34 | 102 |
| 75+ | 61 |
| 35 to 54 | 54 |
| 55 to 64 | 29 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 314 | 9.27% |
| White | 52 | 3.52% |
| Native American | 34 | 100% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
60.53%
Veteran Poverty Rate
23.68%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
45.8%
Labor Force Participation
44%
Employment Rate
3.9%
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
79.49%
Born in Marion
99.21%
Native Born
0.79%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0.79%
Naturalized
99.21% of Marion residents were born in the United States, with 79.49% having been born in South Carolina. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 5,752 | -74 | -1.27% |
| 2028 | 5,826 | -74 | -1.25% |
| 2027 | 5,900 | -73 | -1.22% |
| 2026 | 5,973 | -74 | -1.22% |
| 2025 | 6,047 | -74 | -1.21% |
| 2024 | 6,121 | -74 | -1.19% |
| 2023 | 6,195 | -19 | -0.31% |
| 2022 | 6,214 | -122 | -1.93% |
| 2021 | 6,336 | -80 | -1.25% |
| 2020 | 6,416 | 105 | 1.66% |
| 2019 | 6,311 | -89 | -1.39% |
| 2018 | 6,400 | -57 | -0.88% |
| 2017 | 6,457 | -114 | -1.73% |
| 2016 | 6,571 | -18 | -0.27% |
| 2015 | 6,589 | -52 | -0.78% |
| 2014 | 6,641 | -36 | -0.54% |
| 2013 | 6,677 | -83 | -1.23% |
| 2012 | 6,760 | -81 | -1.18% |
| 2011 | 6,841 | -39 | -0.57% |
| 2010 | 6,880 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 7,042 | -616 | -8.04% |
| 1990 | 7,658 | -42 | -0.55% |
| 1980 | 7,700 | 265 | 3.56% |
| 1970 | 7,435 | 261 | 3.64% |
| 1960 | 7,174 | 340 | 4.98% |
| 1950 | 6,834 | 1,088 | 18.93% |
| 1940 | 5,746 | 825 | 16.76% |
| 1930 | 4,921 | 1,029 | 26.44% |
| 1920 | 3,892 | 48 | 1.25% |
| 1910 | 3,844 | -1,908 | -33.17% |