Marion County Demographics
A map of Marion County's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 26,093 | 88.9% |
Black | 1,094 | 3.7% |
Multiracial | 1,077 | 3.7% |
Hispanic | 863 | 2.9% |
Native American/Other | 139 | 0.5% |
Asian | 75 | 0.3% |
Marion County, Alabama had a population of 29,341 in 2020. It was 88.9% White, 3.7% Black, 0.3% Asian, 2.9% Hispanic, 0.5% Native American/Other, and 3.7% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Marion County, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Marion County is the 38th most populous county of the 67 counties in Alabama.
Marion County's White Population
26,093 residents of Marion County identify as White, or 88.9%. This makes the White share of the population of Marion County considerably larger than the White share of the population of Alabama (63.1% White). Of the 67 counties in Alabama, Marion County is ranked #5 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Marion County is more White than neighboring Franklin County (73.4% White), Lamar County (85.3% White), Fayette County (83% White), and Itawamba County (88.5% White). Marion County is less White than neighboring Winston County (91.8% White).
Marion County's Black Population
1,094 residents of Marion County identify as Black, or 3.7%. This makes the Black share of the population of Marion County considerably less than the Black share of the population of Alabama (25.6% Black). Of the 67 counties in Alabama, Marion County is ranked #59 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Marion County is more Black than neighboring Franklin County (3.5% Black), and Winston County (0.6% Black). Marion County is less Black than neighboring Lamar County (10.2% Black), Fayette County (10.5% Black), and Itawamba County (6.8% Black).
Marion County's Asian Population
75 residents of Marion County identify as Asian, or 0.3%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Marion County roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Alabama (1.5% Asian). Of the 67 counties in Alabama, Marion County is ranked #51 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Marion County is more Asian than neighboring Franklin County (0.2% Asian), Lamar County (0% Asian), Itawamba County (0.2% Asian), and Winston County (0.2% Asian).
Marion County's Hispanic Population
863 residents of Marion County identify as Hispanic, or 2.9%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Marion County roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Alabama (5.3% Hispanic). Of the 67 counties in Alabama, Marion County is ranked #37 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Marion County is more Hispanic than neighboring Lamar County (1.5% Hispanic), Fayette County (2.4% Hispanic), and Itawamba County (1.6% Hispanic). Marion County is less Hispanic than neighboring Franklin County (19.5% Hispanic), and Winston County (3.5% Hispanic).
Marion County's Native American/Other Population
139 residents of Marion County identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.5%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Marion County roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Alabama (0.8% Native American/Other). Of the 67 counties in Alabama, Marion County is ranked #49 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Marion County is more Native American/Other than neighboring Lamar County (0.4% Native American/Other), Fayette County (0.4% Native American/Other), and Itawamba County (0.4% Native American/Other). Marion County is less Native American/Other than neighboring Franklin County (0.6% Native American/Other), and Winston County (0.6% Native American/Other).
Marion County's Multiracial Population
1,077 residents of Marion County identify as Multiracial, or 3.7%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Marion County roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Alabama (3.7% Multiracial). Of the 67 counties in Alabama, Marion County is ranked #27 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Marion County is more Multiracial than neighboring Franklin County (2.7% Multiracial), Lamar County (2.6% Multiracial), Fayette County (3.3% Multiracial), Itawamba County (2.5% Multiracial), and Winston County (3.4% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.