Marion County, Mississippi
Marion County: County in Mississippi, United States
About
Marion County is a county located in the U.S. state of Mississippi. As of the 2010 census, the population was 27,088 and a population density of 19 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 24,441 inhabitants. Its county seat is Columbia. The county was created 213 years ago in 1810.
Quick Facts about Marion County
| Population : | 24,441 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Mississippi (United States) |
| Different from : | Marion County, Marion County, Marion County, Marion County, Marion County, Marion County, Marion County, Marion County, Marion County, Marion County, Marion County, Marion County, Marion County, Marion County, Marion County, Marion County |
| Area : | 1421 km2 |
| Water as percent of area : | 1.1% |
| Land as percent of area : | 98.9% |
| Named for : | Francis Marion |
| Capital : | Columbia |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1811 |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 09:38:46 (21st December 2024) |
| Density : | 17 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -10.83% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Marion County is located at 31°13'51"N 89°49'21"W (31.2308200, -89.8224400). It has 6 neighbors: Washington Parish, Jefferson Davis County, Lamar County, Lawrence County, Pearl River County and Walthall County.
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The largest city of Marion County is Holly Springs with a population of 7,684. Other cities include and Columbia population 5,850. See all Marion County cities & populated places.
Marion County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Marion County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Holly Springs | 7,684 | City in and county seat of Marshall County, Mississippi, United States |
| Columbia | 5,850 | City in Mississippi, United States |
- Official Website
Official website of Marion County
Marion County has 6 neighbours.
- Washington Parish parish in Louisiana, United States
- Jefferson Davis County county in Mississippi, United States
- Lamar County county in Mississippi, United States
- Lawrence County county in Mississippi, United States
- Pearl River County county in Mississippi, United States
- Walthall County county in Mississippi, United States
- Columbia
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Marion County decreased by 10.83% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 27,088 | - | census |
| 2011 | 26,672 | -1.56% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 26,326 | -1.31% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 26,055 | -1.04% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 25,674 | -1.48% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 25,412 | -1.03% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 25,106 | -1.22% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 25,108 | 0.01% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 24,752 | -1.44% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 24,573 | -0.73% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 24,441 | -0.54% | estimation process |
People born in Marion County (1)
American physician, educator and suffragist Mary Elizabeth Bass was born in Marion County
Other places with the same name (17)
- Marion County , Indiana county in Oregon, United States with a population of 966,183 people.
- Marion County , Florida county in Florida, United States with a population of 373,513 people.
- Marion County , Oregon county in Oregon, United States with a population of 349,204 people.
- Marion County , Ohio county in Ohio, United States with a population of 64,820 people.
- Marion County , West Virginia county in West Virginia, United States with a population of 55,962 people.
- Marion County , Illinois county in Illinois, United States with a population of 37,045 people.
- Marion County , Iowa county in Iowa, United States with a population of 33,168 people.
- Marion County , South Carolina county in South Carolina, United States with a population of 30,158 people.
- Marion County , Alabama county in Alabama, United States with a population of 29,703 people.
- Marion County , Tennessee county in Tennessee, United States with a population of 28,924 people.
- Marion County , Missouri county in northeast Missouri, United States with a population of 28,423 people.
- Marion County , Kentucky county in Kentucky, United States with a population of 19,314 people.
- Marion County , Arkansas county in Arkansas, United States with a population of 16,790 people.
- Marion County , Kansas county in Kansas, United States with a population of 11,652 people.
- Marion County , Texas county in Texas, United States with a population of 9,960 people.
- Marion County , Georgia county in Georgia, United States with a population of 8,516 people.
Mississippi Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Hinds County | 227,966 | County in Mississippi, United States |
| Harrison County | 208,801 | County in Mississippi, United States |
| De Soto County | 173,323 | County in Mississippi, United States |
| Jackson | 157,821 | The capital and most populous city of Mississippi. |
| Rankin County | 155,975 | County in Mississippi, United States |
| Jackson County | 143,802 | County in Mississippi, United States |
| Madison County | 106,871 | County in Mississippi, United States |
| Lee County | 85,466 | County in Mississippi, United States |
| Forrest County | 75,009 | County in Mississippi, United States |
| Lauderdale County | 73,751 | County in Mississippi, United States |
| Gulfport | 71,438 | The second most populous city in Harrison County, Mississippi. |
| West Gulfport | 71,329 | A census-designated place in Harrison County, Mississippi. |
| Jones County | 67,993 | County in South Dakota, United States |
| Lamar County | 64,165 | County in Mississippi, United States |
| Auburn | 60,258 | The most populous city in Lee County, Mississippi. |
| Lowndes County | 58,309 | County in Mississippi, United States |
