2023 ACS Census Data · Population 28,900
Marion County is a small county in South Carolina with a population of 28,900. The median household income is $34,501, 47% below the national average. The poverty rate is 27.3%, median home value is $86,800, and 13.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Its college education attainment is 43% below the national average.
Population
28,900
2023 estimate
Rank #1508 of 3,222 counties
Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →
$34,501
Household
Rank #3119 of 3,222 counties
Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.
$86,800
Owner-occupied
Rank #3096 of 3,222 counties
Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →
13.8%
Adults 25+
Rank #2904 of 3,222 counties
Location
Population breakdown by race, ethnicity, and age
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Female Population?Percent of the total population identifying as female.
53.5%
Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.
1.8%
Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.
3.2%
Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
4.6%
Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Household Income
39% below South Carolina avg·47% below national avg
Poverty Rate
54% below South Carolina avg·82% below national avg
Labor Force Participation
10% below South Carolina avg·14% below national avg
Economic Indicators
Per Capita Income?Total income divided by total population — the average income per person, regardless of household size.Learn more →
$22,676
Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →
27.3%
Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →
49.7%
Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Home Value
52% below South Carolina avg·59% below national avg
Median Monthly Rent
30% below South Carolina avg·29% below national avg
Home Ownership Rate
15% below South Carolina avg·15% below national avg
Housing Cost Burden
19% above South Carolina avg·14% above national avg
Housing Units
14,418
Households
11,788
Ownership & Cost Burden
Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.
2.4
Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →
$980
Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →
65.5%
Mean Commute Time?Average one-way travel time to work, in minutes, for workers 16 and older.Learn more →
29 min
Educational attainment among adults
Benchmarks vs State & National
Bachelor's Degree Rate
41% below South Carolina avg·43% below national avg
High School Graduation Rate
3% below South Carolina avg·5% below national avg
Attainment
Health & Access
With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →
12.3%
Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →
17.4%
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