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Marion County, Georgia
Marion County Courthouse (NRHP) Buena Vista, GA
Marion County Courthouse in Buena Vista
Map of Georgia highlighting Marion County
Location in the state of Georgia (U.S. state)
Map of the U.S
Georgia's location in the U.S.
Founded December 14, 1827; 196 years ago (1827-12-14)
Seat Buena Vista
Largest city Buena Vista
Area
 - Total
 - Land
 - Water

367 sq mi (951 km²)
366 sq mi (948 km²)
1.5 sq mi (4 km²),
Population
 - (2020)
 - Density

7,498
20/sq mi (8/km²)
Congressional district 2nd
Time zone Eastern: UTC-5/-4
Website www.marioncountyga.org

Marion County is a county located in the west central portion of the U.S. state of Georgia. As of the 2020 Census, the county had a population of 7,498.[1] The county seat is Buena Vista.[2] The county was created on December 14, 1827. The county was named for General Francis Marion of South Carolina.[3]

Marion County is included in the Columbus, GA-AL Metropolitan Statistical Area.

The art site of Pasaquan is located in Marion County.

Geography[]

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 367 square miles (950 km2), of which 366 square miles (950 km2) is land and 1.5 square miles (3.9 km2) (0.4%) is water.[4]

The southern half of Marion County, roughly south of Buena Vista, is located in the Kinchafoonee-Muckalee sub-basin of the ACF River Basin (Apalachicola-Chattahoochee-Flint River Basin). The northwestern portion of the county is located in the Middle Chattahoochee River-Walter F. George Lake sub-basin of the same ACF River Basin. The majority of the northeastern portion of Marion County is located in the Middle Flint River sub-basin of the larger ACF River Basin, with just very small portions of the northeastern border, most of which is bisected by State Route 127 south of Mauk, located in the Upper Flint River sub-basin of the same larger ACF River Basin.[5]

Major highways[]

  • Georgia 26 State Route 26
  • Georgia 30 State Route 30
  • Georgia 41 State Route 41
  • Georgia 41 Connector State Route 41 Connector
  • Georgia 127 State Route 127
  • Georgia 137 State Route 137
  • Georgia 137 Spur State Route 137 Spur
  • Georgia 153 State Route 153
  • Georgia 240 State Route 240
  • Georgia 240 Connector State Route 240 Connector
  • Georgia 352 State Route 352
  • Georgia 355 State Route 355

Adjacent counties[]

Demographics[]

Historical populations
Census Pop.
1830 1,436
1840 4,812 235.1%
1850 10,280 113.6%
1860 7,390 −28.1%
1870 8,000 8.3%
1880 8,598 7.5%
1890 7,728 −10.1%
1900 10,080 30.4%
1910 9,147 −9.3%
1920 7,604 −16.9%
1930 6,968 −8.4%
1940 6,954 −0.2%
1950 6,521 −6.2%
1960 5,477 −16.0%
1970 5,099 −6.9%
1980 5,297 3.9%
1990 5,590 5.5%
2000 7,144 27.8%
2010 8,742 22.4%
U.S. Decennial Census[6]
1790-1960[7] 1900-1990[8]
1990-2000[9] 2010-2020[10]

2020 census[]

Marion County racial composition[11]
Race Num. Perc.
White (non-Hispanic) 4,486 59.83%
Black or African American (non-Hispanic) 2,122 28.3%
Native American 12 0.16%
Asian 55 0.73%
Pacific Islander 15 0.2%
Other/Mixed 248 3.31%
Hispanic or Latino 560 7.47%

As of the 2020 United States census, there were 7,498 people, 3,408 households, and 2,396 families residing in the county.

2010 census[]

As of the 2010 United States Census, there were 8,742 people, 3,420 households, and 2,378 families living in the county.[12] The population density was 23.9 inhabitants per square mile (9.2 /km2). There were 4,156 housing units at an average density of 11.4 per square mile (4.4 /km2).[13] The racial makeup of the county was 60.1% white, 32.7% black or African American, 0.9% Asian, 0.5% American Indian, 0.1% Pacific islander, 4.1% from other races, and 1.6% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 6.5% of the population.[12] In terms of ancestry, 10.7% were Irish, 9.0% were American, 7.1% were English, and 6.7% were German.[14]

Of the 3,420 households, 34.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.7% were married couples living together, 16.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 30.5% were non-families, and 26.9% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.53 and the average family size was 3.05. The median age was 40.8 years.[12]

The median income for a household in the county was $31,581 and the median income for a family was $51,000. Males had a median income of $33,626 versus $32,542 for females. The per capita income for the county was $17,729. About 15.0% of families and 22.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 37.2% of those under age 18 and 11.3% of those age 65 or over.[15]

2000 census[]

As of the census[16] of 2000, there were 7,144 people, 2,668 households, and 1,912 families living in the county. The population density was 20 people per square mile (8/km2). There were 3,130 housing units at an average density of 8 per square mile (3/km2). The racial makeup of the county was 60.85% White, 34.07% Black or African American, 0.36% Native American, 0.18% Asian, 0.17% Pacific Islander, 2.95% from other races, and 1.41% from two or more races. 5.78% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 2,668 households, out of which 35.30% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.60% were married couples living together, 15.10% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.30% were non-families. 24.30% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.50% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.65 and the average family size was 3.12.

In the county, the population was spread out, with 28.30% under the age of 18, 8.60% from 18 to 24, 28.80% from 25 to 44, 23.70% from 45 to 64, and 10.50% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 97.00 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.80 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $29,145, and the median income for a family was $31,928. Males had a median income of $27,118 versus $21,211 for females. The per capita income for the county was $14,044. About 17.80% of families and 22.40% of the population were below the poverty line, including 31.20% of those under age 18 and 25.10% of those age 65 or over.

Education[]

The Marion County School District contains a primary school and a secondary school that serves students from preschool to grade 12.[17]

Communities[]

City[]

  • Buena Vista (county seat)

Census-designated place[]

  • Tazewell

Unincorporated communities[]

  • Juniper
  • Mauk

Politics[]

As with most Solid South counties, Marion County was dominated by the Democratic Party presidential level until 1964. Starting with the 2000s, the county has become consistently Republican at the presidential level, though by smaller margins than many rural counties in Georgia.

United States presidential election results for Marion County, Georgia[18]
Year Republican Democratic Third party
No.  % No.  % No.  %
2020 2,275 62.74% 1,312 36.18% 39 1.08%
2016 1,921 60.22% 1,213 38.03% 56 1.76%
2012 1,733 54.51% 1,412 44.42% 34 1.07%
2008 1,772 55.58% 1,381 43.32% 35 1.10%
2004 1,670 56.48% 1,275 43.12% 12 0.41%
2000 1,187 54.35% 982 44.96% 15 0.69%
1996 678 37.23% 977 53.65% 166 9.12%
1992 711 34.58% 1,145 55.69% 200 9.73%
1988 804 48.67% 844 51.09% 4 0.24%
1984 846 47.08% 951 52.92% 0 0.00%
1980 567 31.98% 1,174 66.22% 32 1.80%
1976 291 18.13% 1,314 81.87% 0 0.00%
1972 850 83.83% 164 16.17% 0 0.00%
1968 186 14.51% 247 19.27% 849 66.22%
1964 719 66.27% 365 33.64% 1 0.09%
1960 154 19.27% 645 80.73% 0 0.00%
1956 158 20.36% 618 79.64% 0 0.00%
1952 182 21.85% 651 78.15% 0 0.00%
1948 45 8.32% 283 52.31% 213 39.37%
1944 70 12.26% 501 87.74% 0 0.00%
1940 77 11.27% 605 88.58% 1 0.15%
1936 62 12.84% 420 86.96% 1 0.21%
1932 24 5.01% 455 94.99% 0 0.00%
1928 114 23.80% 365 76.20% 0 0.00%
1924 31 9.66% 272 84.74% 18 5.61%
1920 180 43.27% 236 56.73% 0 0.00%
1916 42 8.97% 330 70.51% 96 20.51%
1912 15 5.07% 240 81.08% 41 13.85%
1908 155 33.62% 217 47.07% 89 19.31%
1904 51 11.26% 247 54.53% 155 34.22%
1900 116 27.04% 280 65.27% 33 7.69%
1896 409 61.04% 223 33.28% 38 5.67%
1892 387 33.51% 436 37.75% 332 28.74%
1888 94 14.73% 543 85.11% 1 0.16%
1884 337 30.95% 752 69.05% 0 0.00%
1880 236 33.57% 467 66.43% 0 0.00%



See also[]

  • National Register of Historic Places listings in Marion County, Georgia

References[]

  1. ^ "Census - Geography Profile: Marion County, Georgia". United States Census Bureau. https://data.census.gov/profile/Marion_County,_Georgia?g=0500000US13197. 
  2. ^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. http://www.naco.org/Counties/Pages/FindACounty.aspx. 
  3. ^ Gannett, Henry (1905). The Origin of Certain Place Names in the United States. U.S. Government Printing Office. p. 200. https://books.google.com/books?id=9V1IAAAAMAAJ&pg=PA200. 
  4. ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. https://www.census.gov/geographies/reference-files/time-series/geo/gazetteer-files.html. 
  5. ^ "Georgia Soil and Water Conservation Commission Interactive Mapping Experience". Georgia Soil and Water Conservation Commission. http://www.gaswcc.org/maps/. 
  6. ^ "U.S. Decennial Census". United States Census Bureau. https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html. 
  7. ^ "Historical Census Browser". University of Virginia Library. http://mapserver.lib.virginia.edu. 
  8. ^ "Population of Counties by Decennial Census: 1900 to 1990". United States Census Bureau. https://www.census.gov/population/cencounts/ga190090.txt. 
  9. ^ "Census 2000 PHC-T-4. Ranking Tables for Counties: 1990 and 2000". United States Census Bureau. https://www.census.gov/population/www/cen2000/briefs/phc-t4/tables/tab02.pdf. 
  10. ^ "State & County QuickFacts". United States Census Bureau. http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/states/13/13197.html. 
  11. ^ "Explore Census Data". https://data.census.gov/cedsci/table?g=0500000US13197&tid=DECENNIALPL2020.P2. 
  12. ^ a b c "DP-1 Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2010 Demographic Profile Data". United States Census Bureau. http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_DP/DPDP1/0500000US13197. 
  13. ^ "Population, Housing Units, Area, and Density: 2010 - County". United States Census Bureau. http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_SF1/GCTPH1.CY07/0500000US13197. 
  14. ^ "DP02 SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS IN THE UNITED STATES – 2006-2010 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates". United States Census Bureau. http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/ACS/10_5YR/DP02/0500000US13197. 
  15. ^ "DP03 SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS – 2006-2010 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates". United States Census Bureau. http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/ACS/10_5YR/DP03/0500000US13197. 
  16. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. https://www.census.gov. 
  17. ^ "Marion County Schools". https://www.marion.k12.ga.us/. 
  18. ^ Leip, David. "Dave Leip's Atlas of U.S. Presidential Elections". http://uselectionatlas.org/RESULTS. 

Coordinates: 32°21′N 84°32′W / 32.35, -84.53


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