Marion County, South Carolina's estimated 2024 population is 28,545 with a growth rate of 0.13% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Marion County, South Carolina is the 32nd largest county in South Carolina. The 2010 population was 32,951 and has seen a growth of -13.37% since that time.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 28,730 | 37 | 0.13% |
| 2028 | 28,693 | 37 | 0.13% |
| 2027 | 28,656 | 37 | 0.13% |
| 2026 | 28,619 | 37 | 0.13% |
| 2025 | 28,582 | 37 | 0.13% |
| 2024 | 28,545 | 37 | 0.13% |
| 2023 | 28,508 | 37 | 0.13% |
| 2022 | 28,471 | -381 | -1.32% |
| 2021 | 28,852 | -234 | -0.8% |
| 2020 | 29,086 | -1,479 | -4.84% |
| 2019 | 30,565 | -424 | -1.37% |
| 2018 | 30,989 | -299 | -0.96% |
| 2017 | 31,288 | -484 | -1.52% |
| 2016 | 31,772 | 3 | 0.01% |
| 2015 | 31,769 | -178 | -0.56% |
| 2014 | 31,947 | -128 | -0.4% |
| 2013 | 32,075 | -323 | -1% |
| 2012 | 32,398 | -376 | -1.15% |
| 2011 | 32,774 | -177 | -0.54% |
| 2010 | 32,951 | 0 | 0% |
| 1990 | 33,899 | -280 | -0.82% |
| 1980 | 34,179 | 3,909 | 12.91% |
| 1970 | 30,270 | -1,744 | -5.45% |
| 1960 | 32,014 | -1,096 | -3.31% |
| 1950 | 33,110 | 3,003 | 9.97% |
| 1940 | 30,107 | 2,886 | 10.6% |
| 1930 | 27,221 | 3,500 | 14.75% |
| 1920 | 23,721 | 3,125 | 15.17% |
| 1910 | 20,596 | -14,585 | -41.46% |
| 1900 | 35,181 | 5,205 | 17.36% |
| 1890 | 29,976 | -4,131 | -12.11% |
| 1880 | 34,107 | 11,947 | 53.91% |
| 1870 | 22,160 | 970 | 4.58% |
| 1860 | 21,190 | 3,783 | 21.73% |
| 1850 | 17,407 | 3,475 | 24.94% |
| 1840 | 13,932 | 2,724 | 24.3% |
| 1830 | 11,208 | 1,007 | 9.87% |
| 1820 | 10,201 | 1,317 | 14.82% |
| 1810 | 8,884 | 1,970 | 28.49% |
| 1800 | 6,914 | -21,816 | -75.93% |
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 16,451 | 56.32% |
| White | 11,164 | 38.22% |
| Other race | 908 | 3.11% |
| Two or more races | 391 | 1.34% |
| Native American | 233 | 0.8% |
| Asian | 65 | 0.22% |
| 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 | 11,256 | 2.58 | 59.9 | 40.1 |
| Non Family | 4,541 | 1.18 | 53.7 | 46.3 |
| Married | 3,422 | 3.12 | 89.3 | 10.7 |
| Female | 2,835 | 3.83 | 35.6 | 64.4 |
| Male | 458 | 4.56 | 51.3 | 48.7 |
3.4
Average Family Size
2.58
Average Household Size
59.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 2,212 | 10.9% |
| Associates Degree | 1,535 | 7.56% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,742 | 8.58% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,043 | 5.14% |
| High School Graduate | 10,149 | 50.01% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 929 | 4.58% |
| Some College | 2,682 | 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 | 10,771 | 9,299 | 1,268 |
| White | 8,447 | 7,037 | 1,480 |
| Hispanic | 545 | 315 | 11 |
| Other Race | 501 | 286 | 11 |
| 2+ Races | 340 | 324 | 10 |
| Native American | 145 | 117 | 16 |
| Asian | 43 | 43 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 17.52%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $41,093 | $0 | $39,609 |
| Graduate Degree | $50,074 | $116,411 | $48,669 |
| High School Graduate | $31,766 | $35,572 | $27,075 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $37,400 | $41,045 | $19,355 |
| Overall | $34,073 | $38,043 | $29,983 |
| Some College | $30,802 | $38,000 | $29,144 |
$34,073
Average Earnings
$38,043
Average Male
$29,983
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
96.21% of Marion County, South Carolina residents speak only English, while 3.79% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 3.34% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 16,280 | 5,324 | 32.7% |
| White | 11,014 | 1,796 | 16.31% |
| Hispanic | 956 | 518 | 54.18% |
| Other | 908 | 474 | 52.2% |
| Native | 233 | 194 | 83.26% |
| Multiple | 385 | 69 | 17.92% |
| Asian | 65 | 23 | 35.38% |
27.39%
Overall Poverty Rate
25.02%
Male Poverty Rate
29.45%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Marion County, South Carolina is Native, with 83.26% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Marion County, South Carolina is White, with 16.31% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.01%. Among those working part-time, it was 29.57%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 36.88%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 35.81% |
| High School | 23.57% |
| Some College | 18.96% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 8.21% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 44.59% |
| Male Unemployed | 29.96% |
| Female Employed | 15.08% |
| Male Employed | 6.11% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $46,243 | $63,013 |
| Households | $35,972 | $51,542 |
| Married Families | $67,033 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $21,649 | $32,492 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
31.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
34.4%
Male Marriage Rate
28.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
1,220
Number of Veterans
1,120
Male Veterans
100
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 463 |
| Second Gulf War | 229 |
| First Gulf War | 183 |
| Korea | 40 |
| World War II | 23 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 408 |
| 55 to 64 | 243 |
| 35 to 54 | 222 |
| 75+ | 206 |
| 18 to 34 | 141 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 874 | 7.14% |
| White | 330 | 3.58% |
| Native American | 12 | 6.19% |
| 2+ Races | 4 | 1.11% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
30.54%
Veteran Poverty Rate
34.56%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
49.4%
Labor Force Participation
46%
Employment Rate
6.8%
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
81.32%
Born in Marion County, South Carolina
98.35%
Native Born
1.65%
Foreign Born
1.22%
Non Citizen
0.43%
Naturalized
98.35% of Marion County, South Carolina residents were born in the United States, with 81.32% having been born in South Carolina. 1.22% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.