Marion, SC Demographics

A map of Marion's Population by Race

Marion, South Carolina had a population of 6,448 in 2020. It was 24.7% White, 69.8% Black, 1.1% Asian, 1.2% Hispanic, 0.5% Native American/Other, and 2.7% 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 475 places in South Carolina, Marion is the 89th 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

1,592 residents of Marion identify as White, or 24.7%. This makes the White share of the population of Marion considerably less than the White share of the population of South Carolina (62.1% White). Of the 475 places in South Carolina, Marion is ranked #420 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Marion is more White than neighboring Zion (8.8% White), and Sellers (8.2% White). Marion is less White than neighboring Rains (24.8% White), Mullins (26.6% White), and Floydale (73.2% White).

Marion's Black Population

4,499 residents of Marion identify as Black, or 69.8%. This makes the Black share of the population of Marion considerably larger than the Black share of the population of South Carolina (24.8% Black). Of the 475 places in South Carolina, Marion is ranked #47 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Marion is more Black than neighboring Mullins (68% Black), and Floydale (19% Black). Marion is less Black than neighboring Rains (72.3% Black), Zion (86.8% Black), and Sellers (87.8% Black).

Marion's Asian Population

73 residents of Marion identify as Asian, or 1.1%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Marion roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of South Carolina (1.7% Asian). Of the 475 places in South Carolina, Marion is ranked #125 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Marion is more Asian than neighboring Rains (0% Asian), Sellers (0.7% Asian), Mullins (0.6% Asian), and Floydale (0.2% Asian). Marion is less Asian than neighboring Zion (2.2% Asian).

Marion's Hispanic Population

76 residents of Marion identify as Hispanic, or 1.2%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Marion slightly less than the Hispanic share of the population of South Carolina (6.9% Hispanic). Of the 475 places in South Carolina, Marion is ranked #409 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Marion is more Hispanic than neighboring Rains (0.4% Hispanic). Marion is less Hispanic than neighboring Zion (2.2% Hispanic), Sellers (2% Hispanic), Mullins (1.6% Hispanic), and Floydale (2.4% Hispanic).

Marion's Native American/Other Population

33 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 South Carolina (0.8% Native American/Other). Of the 475 places in South Carolina, Marion is ranked #297 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Marion is more Native American/Other than neighboring Rains (0% Native American/Other), Zion (0% Native American/Other), and Sellers (0% Native American/Other). Marion is less Native American/Other than neighboring Mullins (0.6% Native American/Other), and Floydale (2.4% Native American/Other).

Marion's Multiracial Population

175 residents of Marion identify as Multiracial, or 2.7%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Marion roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of South Carolina (3.7% Multiracial). Of the 475 places in South Carolina, Marion is ranked #329 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Marion is more Multiracial than neighboring Rains (2.5% Multiracial), Zion (0% Multiracial), Sellers (1.4% Multiracial), and Mullins (2.5% Multiracial). Marion is less Multiracial than neighboring Floydale (2.9% Multiracial).

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