Marion, AL Demographics

A map of Marion's Population by Race

Marion, Alabama had a population of 3,176 in 2020. It was 27.0% White, 68.8% Black, 0.3% Asian, 1.6% Hispanic, 0.2% Native American/Other, and 2.0% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Marion, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 593 places in Alabama, Marion is the 161st most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).

Marion's White Population

859 residents of Marion identify as White, or 27.0%. This makes the White share of the population of Marion considerably less than the White share of the population of Alabama (63.1% White). Of the 593 places in Alabama, Marion is ranked #533 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Marion is more White than neighboring Uniontown (7.7% White). Marion is less White than neighboring Newbern (31.6% White), Greensboro (29.1% White), Valley Grande (66% White), and Faunsdale (66.7% White).

Marion's Black Population

2,186 residents of Marion identify as Black, or 68.8%. This makes the Black share of the population of Marion considerably larger than the Black share of the population of Alabama (25.6% Black). Of the 593 places in Alabama, Marion is ranked #54 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Marion is more Black than neighboring Newbern (63.9% Black), Greensboro (67.8% Black), Valley Grande (30.1% Black), and Faunsdale (24.4% Black). Marion is less Black than neighboring Uniontown (90.3% Black).

Marion's Asian Population

10 residents of Marion identify as Asian, or 0.3%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Marion roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Alabama (1.5% Asian). Of the 593 places in Alabama, Marion is ranked #272 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Marion is more Asian than neighboring Newbern (0% Asian), Uniontown (0% Asian), and Faunsdale (0% Asian). Marion is less Asian than neighboring Valley Grande (0.6% Asian).

Marion's Hispanic Population

52 residents of Marion identify as Hispanic, or 1.6%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Marion roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Alabama (5.3% Hispanic). Of the 593 places in Alabama, Marion is ranked #402 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Marion is more Hispanic than neighboring Uniontown (0.5% Hispanic), Greensboro (0.7% Hispanic), Valley Grande (1% Hispanic), and Faunsdale (0% Hispanic). Marion is less Hispanic than neighboring Newbern (2.3% Hispanic).

Marion's Native American/Other Population

7 residents of Marion identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.2%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Marion roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Alabama (0.8% Native American/Other). Of the 593 places in Alabama, Marion is ranked #467 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Marion is more Native American/Other than neighboring Newbern (0% Native American/Other). Marion is less Native American/Other than neighboring Greensboro (0.3% Native American/Other), Valley Grande (0.4% Native American/Other), and Faunsdale (2.2% Native American/Other).

Marion's Multiracial Population

62 residents of Marion identify as Multiracial, or 2.0%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Marion roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Alabama (3.7% Multiracial). Of the 593 places in Alabama, Marion is ranked #498 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Marion is more Multiracial than neighboring Uniontown (1.3% Multiracial), Greensboro (1.8% Multiracial), and Valley Grande (1.9% Multiracial). Marion is less Multiracial than neighboring Newbern (2.3% Multiracial), and Faunsdale (6.7% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.