Marion, MS Demographics
A map of Marion's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
Black | 922 | 52.7% |
White | 684 | 39.1% |
Hispanic | 59 | 3.4% |
Asian | 40 | 2.3% |
Multiracial | 38 | 2.2% |
Native American/Other | 8 | 0.5% |
Marion, Mississippi had a population of 1,751 in 2020. It was 39.1% White, 52.7% Black, 2.3% Asian, 3.4% Hispanic, 0.5% Native American/Other, and 2.2% 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 428 places in Mississippi, Marion is the 136th 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
684 residents of Marion identify as White, or 39.1%. This makes the White share of the population of Marion less than the White share of the population of Mississippi (55.4% White). Of the 428 places in Mississippi, Marion is ranked #269 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Marion is more White than neighboring Meridian (28.4% White), and Lauderdale (37% White). Marion is less White than neighboring Meridian Station (55.8% White), Toomsuba (55.5% White), and Nellieburg (67.7% White).
Marion's Black Population
922 residents of Marion identify as Black, or 52.7%. This makes the Black share of the population of Marion larger than the Black share of the population of Mississippi (36.4% Black). Of the 428 places in Mississippi, Marion is ranked #155 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Marion is more Black than neighboring Meridian Station (15.7% Black), Toomsuba (39.2% Black), and Nellieburg (26.2% Black). Marion is less Black than neighboring Meridian (65.5% Black), and Lauderdale (58.5% Black).
Marion's Asian Population
40 residents of Marion identify as Asian, or 2.3%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Marion roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Mississippi (1.1% Asian). Of the 428 places in Mississippi, Marion is ranked #26 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Marion is more Asian than neighboring Meridian (1% Asian), Toomsuba (0% Asian), Nellieburg (0.6% Asian), and Lauderdale (0.3% Asian). Marion is less Asian than neighboring Meridian Station (3.1% Asian).
Marion's Hispanic Population
59 residents of Marion identify as Hispanic, or 3.4%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Marion roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Mississippi (3.6% Hispanic). Of the 428 places in Mississippi, Marion is ranked #121 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Marion is more Hispanic than neighboring Meridian (2.3% Hispanic), Toomsuba (2.4% Hispanic), Nellieburg (1.4% Hispanic), and Lauderdale (1% Hispanic). Marion is less Hispanic than neighboring Meridian Station (17.2% Hispanic).
Marion's Native American/Other Population
8 residents of Marion 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 roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Mississippi (0.8% Native American/Other). Of the 428 places in Mississippi, Marion is ranked #133 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Marion is more Native American/Other than neighboring Toomsuba (0.3% Native American/Other). Marion is less Native American/Other than neighboring Meridian Station (1.5% Native American/Other), and Lauderdale (0.8% Native American/Other).
Marion's Multiracial Population
38 residents of Marion identify as Multiracial, or 2.2%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Marion roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Mississippi (2.8% Multiracial). Of the 428 places in Mississippi, Marion is ranked #243 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Marion is less Multiracial than neighboring Meridian (2.3% Multiracial), Meridian Station (6.7% Multiracial), Toomsuba (2.6% Multiracial), Nellieburg (3.6% Multiracial), and Lauderdale (2.5% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.