Marion County, Mississippi

Total Population: 24,303

County Seat: Columbia

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Median Home Value

$117,000

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$42,320

Across all households

Median Age

40.7 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

12.5%

Adults 25 and older

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Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)63.4%
Black (Non-Hispanic)31.8%
Two or More Races1.9%
Hispanic or Latino1.8%
Other Race0.7%
Am. Indian / Alaska Native0.3%

Under 18 Years

23.4%

65 Years and Over

18.8%

Male

47.9%

Female

52.1%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

99.5%

No Health Insurance

14.1%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

82.5%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

12.5%

Enrolled in College (18+)

4.8%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$42,320

Mean Household Income

$67,117

Per Capita Income

$26,281

Unemployment Rate (16+)

9.0%

In Labor Force (19–64)

71.0%

SNAP / Food Stamps

12.0%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$117,000

Median Rent

$700/mo

Total Housing Units

11,165

Owner-Occupied

78.2%

Renter-Occupied

21.8%

Vacancy Rate

17.6%

Married Couple Households

48.5%

Cohabiting Couple Households

3.5%

Male Householder, No Partner

15.5%

Female Householder, No Partner

32.5%

Average Household Size

2.56

Broadband Internet Access

79.9%

Housing Built Since 2010

5.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 28091.