The 2000 Census showed that Marion County had a population of 31,214 people. This represented 0.7% of the total population of Alabama, making it the state's 37th most populous county (out of 67 counties).
From the Census Estimates for 2009<1>, Marion had a population of 29,116 people. This is a decrease of 6.72% since the 2000 Census.
The following table shows the recent changes in population. Other than 2000, the population counts have been estimated by the Census Bureau.
Year | Population | Change Since 2000 | Year-to-Year Change |
2010 | 30,776 | -1.4% | +5.7% since 2009 |
2009 | 29,116 | -6.72% | -0.89% since 2008 |
2008 | 29,378 | -5.88% | -0.42% since 2007 |
2007 | 29,501 | -5.49% | -0.28% since 2006 |
2006 | 29,585 | -5.22% | +0.31% since 2005 |
2005 | 29,493 | -5.51% | -0.74% since 2004 |
2004 | 29,712 | -4.81% | -0.87% since 2003 |
2003 | 29,972 | -3.98% | -0.87% since 2002 |
2002 | 30,235 | -3.14% | -1.15% since 2001 |
2001 | 30,588 | -2.01% | -2.01% since 2000 |
--- | | | 2000 | 31,214 | The Last Census |
Marion County had 14,416 Housing Units<2> at the time of the 2000 Census.
The 2000 Census shows that Marion County has a total area<3> of 743 square miles [1,925 km²]. Of this total, only a minor amount of that area is covered by water (2.16 square miles [5.59 km²]).
Using the above population and land area values, Marion County had a population density of 42.1 people per square mile [16.26 people/km²], making it the state's 38th most densely populated county (out of 67 counties).
US Census QuickFacts
The Census Bureau has created documents containing demographic information that are called QuickFacts. A QuickFact that is specific to Marion County is available. The QuickFact also contains a comparison between Marion and the state of Alabama. Click here for the Marion County QuickFact (QF-01093).
Below are some of the communities that are located in Marion County:
Community | Census QuickFact | Population (2009 Est) | Population (2000 Census) | Change in Population |
Hamilton | QF-0132848 | 6,314 | 6,786 | -6.96% |
Below are the counties that adjoin and form the boundaries of Marion County. A link to their specific Census QuickFact has been provided.
County | Census QuickFact | Direction | Population (2009 Est.) | Population (2000 Census) | Change in Population |
Fayette | QF-01057 | S | 17,371 | 18,495 | -6.08% |
Franklin | QF-01059 | N | 31,091 | 31,223 | -0.42% |
Lamar | QF-01075 | SW | 14,200 | 15,904 | -10.71% |
Walker | QF-01127 | SE | 68,742 | 70,713 | -2.79% |
Winston | QF-01133 | E | 23,997 | 24,843 | -3.41% |
Itawamba (MS) | QF-28057 | W | 23,000 | 22,770 | 1.01% |
Monroe (MS) | QF-28095 | SW | 36,905 | 38,014 | -2.92% |
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