Population & Household section gives reader an outlook. of general population profile, structure, and outlook.
Population Trend
Total Population
29203
Sex Ratio
98.8 %
Population Growth (2021-2022)
-0.6 %
Population CAGR (2010-2022)
-0.44 %
Population Growth Rate (%)
Source: Census.gov
Age Structure
Marion County, AL, is experiencing a decline in population, with a 13-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -0.44% and a one-year growth rate of -0.6%. The median age in the county is relatively high at 44.0 years, indicating an aging population, with 20.9% over 65 years old. The age dependency ratio stands at 72.4, suggesting a significant proportion of dependents compared to the working-age population. Compared to other counties in Alabama, Marion County's demographic trends reflect challenges similar to those in counties like Mobile and Calhoun, which also show stagnant or declining populations.
Dependency Rate
72.4 %
Median Age
44.0 y.o.
% of Population > 65 y.o.
20.9 %
Active Aging Index
124.7 %
Old Dependency Rate
36 %
Young Dependency Rate
36.4 %
Age Structure (%)
Source: Census.gov
Population Structure
Source: Census.gov
Household Status
Total Households
11018
Married-couple Household
5809
Household CAGR (2010-2022)
-1.21 %
Household Growth (2021-2022)
-1.02 %
Average Household Size
2.59 p
Average Family Size
3.28 p
Household with Children (%)
24.8 %
Household with Elder 65+ (%)
38.6 %
Household Size
Source: Census.gov
Household Structure
Source: Census.gov
Marriage
Never Married
23 %
Now Married
52.4 %
Widowed
9.4 %
Divorced
15.1 %
Marriage Status
Source: Census.gov
Marriage Status Breakdown
Source: Census.gov | S1201
Cultures
*Culture section contains several components: races, education, marriage and other factors.