As of 2026 the population of Marion County, GA is 7,505. The population is expected to shrink to 7,496 by 2031 - a growth rate of -0.02%.
The median age of Marion County, GA residents is 45.
The diversity index of Marion County, GA is 62.7, meaning that there is a 63% chance that any two people selected out of 100 residents will be of different race or ethnicity from one another.
The average household income in Marion County, GA is $70,593 and projected to be $81,203 in 2031. Per capita income is $28,374, projected to be $32,796 in 2031. 1.6% of households – 120 – have an income of $200,000 or higher. Average net worth is $508,708 and the average disposable income is $53,967.
There are 3,575 housing units in Marion County, GA; 2,238 are owner-occupied, 768 are rented, and 569 are vacant. The average home value is $209,475, with 229 homes built in 2010 or later, and 135 built in 1939 or earlier.
There are 175 businesses in Marion County, GA, employing 1,537 workers and pulling from a labor force of 3,104 age 16 and above. 1,608 workers commute into Marion County, GA from outside the county or state. Key industries for the area include:
1,311 residents both live and work in/around Marion County, GA. The average travel time is 32.3 minutes. 7.55% people have a commute of less than 5 minutes while 4.73% commute 90 minutes or more each way. Of commuters, 2,516 drive alone, 356 carpool, and 11 take public transportation. 22 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 199 residents work from home.
1,743 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 478 have associates degrees, 612 have bachelor’s degrees, and 449 hold a graduate or professional degree.
Source: ESRI, 2026-08-31
