U.S. County · Profile

Marion County

19.8KTotal Population
57Pop. Density (per sq mi)
+8.72%Growth Rate
Data as of 2023

Population

Marion County has a population of 19,834 as of 2023. It is located in Kentucky.

Demographics

The following demographic data represents the racial and ethnic composition of Marion County based on the most recent Census Bureau estimates.

Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino (any race):2.8%

Race & Ethnicity Breakdown

Race/EthnicityPercentagePopulation
White89.0%17,652
Black or African American6.9%1,369
Hispanic or Latino2.8%555
Two or More Races2.5%496
Some Other Race0.7%139
Asian0.6%119
American Indian/Alaska Native0.2%40
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander0.1%20

Marital Status (Age 15+)

Economics & Income

Economic indicators and income statistics for Marion County based on American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.

Median Household Income
$49,627
33.5% below national average
Per Capita Income
$25,133
34.4% below national average
Poverty Rate
22.5%
95.7% above national average
Median Age
39.8 years

Income & Poverty

$49,627Median Household Income
$25,133Per Capita Income
22.5%Poverty Rate
TypeMedian IncomeMean Income
Households$49,627$62,201
Families$67,226$75,174
Married-couple Families$67,226$75,293
Nonfamily Households$29,432$31,787

Sources

All data presented on this page is sourced from official U.S. government sources and is accurate as of 2023. Data is updated annually when new estimates become available.

1
U.S. Census Bureau - American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates

Population, demographics, income, poverty, and age data for Marion County, Kentucky.

2
U.S. Census Bureau - Population Estimates Program

Annual population estimates for counties.

3
U.S. Census Bureau - Decennial Census

Official population counts and demographic data from the decennial census.

Data Methodology

The statistics shown are estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS) and Population Estimates Program. Margins of error apply but are not shown. For the most current and detailed data, please visit the U.S. Census Bureau website.

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