Marion County Demographics
A map of Marion County's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 16,779 | 85.7% |
Black | 1,209 | 6.2% |
Multiracial | 689 | 3.5% |
Hispanic | 681 | 3.5% |
Asian | 123 | 0.6% |
Native American/Other | 100 | 0.5% |
Marion County, Kentucky had a population of 19,581 in 2020. It was 85.7% White, 6.2% Black, 0.6% Asian, 3.5% Hispanic, 0.5% Native American/Other, and 3.5% 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 59th most populous county of the 120 counties in Kentucky.
Marion County's White Population
16,779 residents of Marion County identify as White, or 85.7%. This makes the White share of the population of Marion County roughly similar to the White share of the population of Kentucky (81.3% White). Of the 120 counties in Kentucky, Marion County is ranked #96 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Marion County is more White than neighboring Boyle County (81.9% White). Marion County is less White than neighboring Taylor County (87.3% White), Washington County (86.4% White), Nelson County (88% White), and Green County (93.3% White).
Marion County's Black Population
1,209 residents of Marion County identify as Black, or 6.2%. This makes the Black share of the population of Marion County roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Kentucky (7.9% Black). Of the 120 counties in Kentucky, Marion County is ranked #18 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Marion County is more Black than neighboring Taylor County (4.8% Black), Washington County (5.4% Black), Nelson County (4.7% Black), and Green County (1.4% Black). Marion County is less Black than neighboring Boyle County (7% Black).
Marion County's Asian Population
123 residents of Marion County identify as Asian, or 0.6%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Marion County roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Kentucky (1.6% Asian). Of the 120 counties in Kentucky, Marion County is ranked #27 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Marion County is more Asian than neighboring Washington County (0.3% Asian), and Green County (0.3% Asian). Marion County is less Asian than neighboring Taylor County (0.9% Asian), and Boyle County (1.2% Asian).
Marion County's Hispanic Population
681 residents of Marion County identify as Hispanic, or 3.5%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Marion County roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Kentucky (4.6% Hispanic). Of the 120 counties in Kentucky, Marion County is ranked #32 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Marion County is more Hispanic than neighboring Taylor County (2.8% Hispanic), Nelson County (2.6% Hispanic), and Green County (1.8% Hispanic). Marion County is less Hispanic than neighboring Washington County (3.9% Hispanic), and Boyle County (4.9% Hispanic).
Marion County's Native American/Other Population
100 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 Kentucky (0.6% Native American/Other). Of the 120 counties in Kentucky, Marion County is ranked #36 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Marion County is more Native American/Other than neighboring Nelson County (0.4% Native American/Other), and Green County (0.4% Native American/Other). Marion County is less Native American/Other than neighboring Taylor County (0.6% Native American/Other), and Washington County (0.7% Native American/Other).
Marion County's Multiracial Population
689 residents of Marion County identify as Multiracial, or 3.5%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Marion County roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Kentucky (3.9% Multiracial). Of the 120 counties in Kentucky, Marion County is ranked #50 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Marion County is more Multiracial than neighboring Washington County (3.2% Multiracial), and Green County (2.8% Multiracial). Marion County is less Multiracial than neighboring Taylor County (3.6% Multiracial), Nelson County (3.8% Multiracial), and Boyle County (4.6% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.