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Marion County, Mississippi had an estimated 24,008 residents on July 1, 2024, down 1.8 percent since the 2020 census base of 24,439, across 542 square miles. County output reached $1.14 bn in 2024, 560 establishments operate here, and the SBA record carries 17 7(a) approvals worth $8.6 m since FY2020.
Underlined figures are computed by MMCG Analytics, not published by the agency.
Marion County
How many people live in Marion County
- Population, American Community Survey 2020-202424,193
- Households9,122
- Average household size2.65
- Median household income$45,110
- Median age40.8
- Median gross rent$818 per month
- Median owner-occupied home value$122,800
- Home value to household income2.7 times
- Annual rent as a share of median income21.8 percent
- Adults 25 and over with a bachelor degree or higher13.7 percent
- Adults 25 and over with a graduate degree6.0 percent
- Adults 25 and over16,742
- Population under 185,666
- Share under 1823.4 percent
- Population 65 and over4,557
- Share 65 and over18.8 percent
- Working age population, 18 to 6413,970
- Civilian labor force10,390
- Unemployment rate7.5 percent
- Labor force participation, adults 18 and over56.1 percent
- Rank by population among Mississippi counties39th of 82
- Rank by population among US county-equivalents, Puerto Rico included1694th of 3,222
Marion County is the 39th largest of 82 Mississippi counties by population. A median home costs 2.7 times median household income, which is affordable by national standards. Residents under 18 outnumber those 65 and over, at 23.4 percent against 18.8 percent, a household formation profile rather than a retirement one.
US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2020-2024 5-year.
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Is Marion County's population growing?
- Population, July 1, 202424,008
- Census 2020 base population24,439
- Population change since the 2020 census base-1.76 percent
- Population change, 2023 to 2024-125
- Births, 2024241
- Deaths, 2024405
- Natural change, 2024-164
- Net domestic migration, 202440
- Net international migration, 2024-2
- Total net migration, 202438
- Cumulative net domestic migration, 2021 to 2024273
- Rank by growth among US county-equivalents2435th of 3,144
The county has lost 1.76 percent of its population since the 2020 census base. Deaths exceeded births in 2024 by more than net migration added, so the population fell even though more people moved in than left.
US Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program, Vintage 2024, Vintage 2024, estimates 2020 to 2024.
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Where are people moving to Marion County from?
- Tax returns filed by households arriving389
- People arriving, from those returns824
- Tax returns filed by households leaving381
- Net household movement8
- Adjusted gross income arriving$18.6 m
- Net adjusted gross income movement$3.9 m
- Average income of an arriving household$47,833
- Average income of a leaving household$38,509
- Largest single originLamar County (80 households)
- Largest single destinationLamar County (84 households)
| Origin | Households | People | Adjusted gross income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lamar County | 80 | 170 | $4.2 m |
| Forrest County | 35 | 79 | $1.7 m |
| Walthall County | 31 | 63 | $1.2 m |
| Jefferson Davis County | 23 | 47 | $903,000 |
Households arriving report $9,324 more average income than households leaving, so the migration is raising local spending power rather than just moving it around. The largest single source of arrivals is Lamar County, which is the catchment a retail or multifamily study should look at first.
US Internal Revenue Service, Statistics of Income county migration flows, 2021 to 2022 filing years.
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What is the Marion County economy?
- County GDP, 2024$1.14 bn
- County GDP, 2023$1.06 bn
- GDP change, 2023 to 20247.6 percent
- GDP change over five years31.6 percent
- Rank by GDP among the Mississippi areas BEA publishes33rd of 82
- Rank by GDP among the US county areas BEA publishes1735th of 3,127
- GDP per resident$47,199
Output grew 7.6 percent in the latest year and 31.6 percent over five, which is the trend line a lender will read behind any single year figure.
US Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional, table CAGDP2, CAGDP2, through 2024.
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Employment by industry in Marion County
- Covered employment, annual average8,318
- Establishments reporting604
- Average annual pay$49,025
- Average weekly wage$943
- Construction, employment1,422
- Construction, average annual pay$84,971
- Retail trade, employment1,261
- Retail trade, average annual pay$33,324
- Accommodation and food services, employment612
- Accommodation and food services, average annual pay$16,391
- Other services, except public administration, employment368
- Other services, except public administration, average annual pay$47,114
- Manufacturing, employment251
- Finance and insurance, employment241
| Sector | Employment | Establishments | Average annual pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Construction | 1,422 | 63 | $84,971 |
| Retail trade | 1,261 | 106 | $33,324 |
| Accommodation and food services | 612 | 52 | $16,391 |
| Other services, except public administration | 368 | 41 | $47,114 |
| Manufacturing | 251 | 24 | $54,217 |
| Finance and insurance | 241 | 42 | $58,786 |
| Transportation and warehousing | 193 | 32 | $58,360 |
| Wholesale trade | 182 | 14 | $49,993 |
Construction is the largest private sector at 1,422 jobs, 17.1 percent of covered employment.
US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages, 2024 annual averages.
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How many businesses are in Marion County?
- Establishments, all industries560
- Employment at those establishments8,596
- Annual payroll$465.0 m
- Establishments per 1,000 residents23.1
These are counts of establishments physically operating in the county, not listings, so they are the supply side a feasibility study measures demand against. County Business Patterns counts private establishments with paid employees in March 2023, while the Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages above counts every unemployment-insured employer, public ones included, as a 2024 annual average, so the two establishment and employment counts differ.
US Census Bureau, County Business Patterns, 2023.
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Building permits in Marion County
- Housing units authorized by permit, 20241
- Declared construction value permitted$400,000
- Single family units authorized1
- Multifamily units authorized0
- Multifamily share of units0.0 percent
- Average declared value per unit$400,000
- Units authorized per 1,000 households0.1
Single-family homes are 100.0 percent of units authorized, so the pipeline is predominantly single-family.
US Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey, 2024 annual.
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SBA loans in Marion County (7(a) and 504)
- 7(a) approvals recorded17
- 7(a) gross approval dollars$8.6 m
- Average 7(a) approval$505,653
- Median 7(a) approval$350,000
- Largest single approval$1,620,000
- Jobs reported supported, 7(a)73
- Jobs per approval4.3
- Distinct 7(a) lenders active11
- Distinct industries receiving approvals11
- Median 7(a) term120 months
- Share of loans on real estate terms, 240 months or longer5.9 percent
- Loans on real estate terms1
- Loans on working capital terms, 120 months or shorter9
- Franchise loans0
- Franchise share of approvals0.0 percent
- Leading industry by approval countChicken Egg Production (4)
- Most active lenderBankPlus (4)
- 504 approvals recorded1
- 504 gross approval dollars$198,000
- Average 504 approval$198,000
- Median 504 approval$198,000
- Distinct CDCs active1
- 504 jobs per approval4.0
- 504 jobs per million dollars approved20.2
- Combined SBA approval dollars, 7(a) FY2020 to FY2026 and 504 FY2010 to FY2026$8.8 m
US Small Business Administration, 7(a) FOIA release, FY2020 to FY2026 year to date, as of 2026-06-30. US Small Business Administration, 504 FOIA release, FY2010 to FY2026 year to date, as of 2026-06-30.
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SBA loan default and charge-off rates in Marion County
Do SBA loans in Marion County get paid back?
- Loans with a final outcome recorded4
- Paid in full4
- Charged off0
- Status: Paid in full4
- Status: Exempt from disclosure11
- Status: Cancelled1
- Status: Committed, not yet disbursed1
Only 4 loans have reached a final outcome, fewer than the 30 a charge-off rate needs, so no rate is published.
Compare against the national and state SBA charge-off rates, computed the same way over resolved loans only.
US Small Business Administration, 7(a) FOIA release, FY2020 to FY2026 year to date, as of 2026-06-30.
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SBA lending by place in Marion County
- Borrower cities with recorded lending6
- Columbia, approvals6
- Bassfield, approvals4
- Kokomo, approvals3
- Foxworth, approvals2
- Tylertown, approvals1
- Sandy Hook, approvals1
| Borrower city | Approvals | Gross approval dollars |
|---|---|---|
| Columbia | 6 | $3,333,400 |
| Bassfield | 4 | $1,415,000 |
| Kokomo | 3 | $1,237,000 |
| Foxworth | 2 | $1,364,000 |
| Tylertown | 1 | $1,178,700 |
| Sandy Hook | 1 | $68,000 |
US Small Business Administration, 7(a) FOIA release, FY2020 to FY2026 year to date, as of 2026-06-30.
Marion County
How large is Marion County?
- Land area542 sq mi
- Rank by land area among Mississippi counties44th of 82
- Width, east to west22.9 mi
- Height, north to south29.8 mi
- Geographies sharing a boundary6
- Residents per square mile of land45
- Establishments per square mile1.03
US Census Bureau county boundary geometry, TIGER, adjacency computed from shared boundary vertices, TIGER county boundaries. US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2020-2024 5-year. US Census Bureau, County Business Patterns, 2023.
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Flood risk in Marion County
- Participation of the county's own NFIP community Marion County, unincorporated areasParticipating, community 280230
- Communities in the county in the NFIP Community Status Book2
- Of those, participating in the NFIP2
- NFIP participation rate100.0 percent
- Communities carrying a CRS class0
- Radon levels in Marion County, EPA zone predicted average indoor radon screening level less than 2 pCi/LZone 3
The county's own community in the status book, unincorporated Marion County (community 280230), participates in the National Flood Insurance Program and carries no Community Rating System class, so no CRS premium discount applies there. The EPA places Marion County in radon zone 3, a predicted average indoor radon screening level less than 2 pCi/L. The zone is a screening prediction for the county and does not substitute for a test at an address. 100.0 percent of the county's listed communities participate in the National Flood Insurance Program, per Federal Emergency Management Agency, NFIP Community Status Book (OpenFEMA), as of 2026-09-26.
Federal Emergency Management Agency, NFIP Community Status Book (OpenFEMA), as of 2026-09-26. US EPA, Map of Radon Zones, county spreadsheet, 2024-05 publication, EPA 402/A-16/001.
Coverage
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Feasibility studies
When a Marion County site needs a document a lender will accept.
The same data layer behind this page is the one the studies are written from. A study for a Marion County site starts with the figures you are reading, carrying the same source and period into the credit file.
- Population, American Community Survey 2020-202424,193
- Households9,122
- Average household size2.65
- Median household income$45,110
- Median age40.8
Common questions
Marion County questions, answered from the record.
How many people live in Marion County, Mississippi?
The Census Bureau estimates 24,008 residents on July 1, 2024 (US Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program, Vintage 2024). The American Community Survey 2020-2024 five-year estimate is 24,193, in 9,122 households, ranking 39th of 82 Mississippi counties. Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2020-2024 5-year.
Is Marion County's population growing?
The population has fallen 1.76 percent since the 2020 census base of 24,439, to 24,008 on July 1, 2024. In 2024 there were 241 births against 405 deaths, with net migration of 38. Source: US Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program, Vintage 2024, Vintage 2024, estimates 2020 to 2024.
What is the median household income in Marion County?
$45,110. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $122,800, which is 2.7 times income, and median gross rent is $818 per month. Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2020-2024 5-year.
How many businesses are in Marion County?
560 establishments, employing 8,596 people with an annual payroll of $465.0 m. These are establishments physically operating in the county, not listings. Source: US Census Bureau, County Business Patterns, 2023.
What is employment by industry in Marion County?
Construction is the largest private sector at 1,422 jobs, 17.1 percent of covered employment. Covered employment averages 8,318 jobs at an average annual pay of $49,025, or $943 a week. Source: US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages, 2024 annual averages.
How much SBA lending happens in Marion County?
17 7(a) approvals totaling $8.6 m since FY2020, across 11 lenders, with a median approval of $350,000, plus 1 504 approvals worth $198,000 since FY2010. These are approvals recorded in the release, not loans disbursed.
How many building permits were issued in Marion County?
1 housing units were authorized by permit in 2024, with a declared construction value of $400,000. Multifamily was 0.0 percent of units. Source: US Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey, 2024 annual.
What is the radon zone for Marion County?
Zone 3, a predicted average indoor radon screening level less than 2 pCi/L. Source: US EPA, Map of Radon Zones, county spreadsheet, 2024-05 publication, EPA 402/A-16/001.
Where do people moving to Marion County come from?
The largest single origin is Lamar County, with 80 households. Arriving households report an average income of $47,833 against $38,509 for those leaving. Source: US Internal Revenue Service, Statistics of Income county migration flows, 2021 to 2022 filing years.
Are traffic counts available for Marion County on this page?
No. Annual average daily traffic resolves in the platform rather than in this dataset, so no AADT figure is printed here. It is a gap we know about rather than a figure we estimated.
Is zoning published for Marion County?
No. Nothing on this page presents parcel level zoning, and where a statutory framework applies it is marked as the statewide frame, to be confirmed locally.
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Cities and places in Marion.
3 Census places lie wholly or partly in Marion County. All 3 carry enough published place level data for a page of their own and are linked.
| Place | Type | Population | SBA 7(a) approvals, projects in this county | Lies in |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia | city | 6,632 | 6 | Wholly in this county |
| Foxworth | CDP | 326 | 2 | Wholly in this county |
| Kokomo | CDP | 172 | 3 | Wholly in this county |
A further 6 of the county's 17 SBA 7(a) approvals are to borrowers in cities that match no Census place in Marion County, the largest being Bassfield (4), Tylertown (1), Sandy Hook (1). Those are postal cities, unincorporated areas and cities outside the county, so no place row claims them; they are counted in the county total above.