Marion County, FL

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2020 Population

360,210

1.89% 1-year growth

US Senator

Marco Rubio

Republican Party

US Senator

Rick Scott

Republican Party

2020 Median Age

48.7

0% 1-year change

2020 Poverty Rate

15.5%

3.46% 1-year decrease

2020 Median Household Income

$46,587

2.68% 1-year growth

2020 Median Property Value

$151,700

8.43% 1-year growth

2020 Employed Population

132,240

5.04% 1-year growth

About

In 2020, Marion County, FL had a population of 360k people with a median age of 48.7 and a median household income of $46,587. Between 2019 and 2020 the population of Marion County, FL grew from 353,526 to 360,210, a 1.89% increase and its median household income grew from $45,371 to $46,587, a 2.68% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Marion County, FL are White (Non-Hispanic) (69.7%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (12.3%), White (Hispanic) (10.2%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.37%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (1.8%).

None of the households in Marion County, FL reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

97.2% of the residents in Marion County, FL are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Marion County, FL are Rasmussen University-Florida (4,094 degrees awarded in 2020), College of Central Florida (2,410 degrees), and Marion Technical College (419226) (374 degrees).

In 2020, the median property value in Marion County, FL was $151,700, and the homeownership rate was 74.8%.

Most people in Marion County, FL drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 25.8 minutes. The average car ownership in Marion County, FL was 2 cars per household.

Marion County, FL borders Alachua County, FL, Citrus County, FL, Lake County, FL, Levy County, FL, Putnam County, FL, Sumter County, FL, and Volusia County, FL.

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Population & Diversity

Marion County, FL is home to a population of 360k people, from which 97.2% are citizens. As of 2020, 7.54% of Marion County, FL residents were born outside of the country (27.1k people).

In 2020, there were 5.67 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (251k people) in Marion County, FL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 44.2k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 36.9k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

97.2%

2020 Citizenship

97.3%

2019 Citizenship

As of 2020, 97.2% of Marion County, FL residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2019, the percentage of US citizens in Marion County, FL was 97.3%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Marion County, FL compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Marion County, FL

White (Non-Hispanic)
251k ± 469
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
44.2k ± 986
White (Hispanic)
36.9k ± 1.64k

13.7%

Hispanic Population

49.4k people

13.7% of the people in Marion County, FL are hispanic (49.4k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Marion County, FL as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Florida.

Most Common Origin

Cuba
1,006,483 ± 24,039 people
Haiti
335,997 ± 14,118 people
Colombia
281,766 ± 12,945 people

In 2020, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Florida was Cuba, the natal country of 1,006,483 Florida residents, followed by Haiti with 335,997 and Colombia with 281,766.

Foreign-Born Population

7.54%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

27.1k people

7.6%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

26.9k people

As of 2020, 7.54% of Marion County, FL residents (27.1k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.5%. In 2019, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Marion County, FL was 7.6%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Marion County, FL compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
13,895 ± 890
Gulf War (1990s)
4,360 ± 662
Gulf War (2001-)
3,721 ± 624

Marion County, FL has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 3.19 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Marion County, FL employs 132k people. The largest industries in Marion County, FL are Retail Trade (20,533 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (19,933 people), and Construction (11,009 people), and the highest paying industries are Finance & Insurance ($49,148), Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($46,070), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($42,829).

Males in Florida have an average income that is 1.34 times higher than the average income of females, which is $48,168. The income inequality in Florida (measured using the Gini index) is 0.472, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

132k

2020 Value

± 3,668

5.04%

1 Year growth

± 3.61%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Marion County, FL grew at a rate of 5.04%, from 126k employees to 132k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Marion County, FL, are Sales & Related Occupations (18,012 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (16,528 people), and Management Occupations (11,623 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Marion County, FL.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Florida (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

132k

2020 Value

± 3,668

5.04%

1 Year growth

± 3.61%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Marion County, FL grew at a rate of 5.04%, from 126k employees to 132k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Marion County, FL, are Retail Trade (20,533 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (19,933 people), and Construction (11,009 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Marion County, FL, though some of these residents may live in Marion County, FL and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$34,480

Median earning men ± $1,682

$26,650

Median earning women ± $538

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2020 are Public Administration ($48,780), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($48,642), and Wholesale Trade ($47,679).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2020 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($40,613), Wholesale Trade ($35,335), and Public Administration ($34,627).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

8.45%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between May 2020 and May 2021

As of May 2021, there are 145M people employed in Florida. This represents a 8.45% increase in employment when compared to May 2020.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Florida.

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

3,357
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
1,821
Professional, Scientific & Management, and Administrative & Waste Management Services
1,609
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$2.03M
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
$1.19M
Manufacturing
$560k
Retail Trade

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Florida to other states, or from other states to Florida.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Florida product (by dollars) was Mixed freight with $94.8B, followed by Electronics ($62.6B) and Pharmaceuticals ($59.6B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Florida products.

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for Florida.

$688B

2020 Value in Florida

$1.41T

Projected 2050 Value in Florida

105% growth

In 2020, total outbound Florida trade was $688B. This is expected to increase 105% to $1.41T by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Florida trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Florida to other states, or from other states to Florida.

Most Common Trade Partners

Georgia
$24.9B
California
$19.2B
Texas
$15.8B

In 2020, the top outbound Florida domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Georgia with $24.9B, followed by California with $19.2B and Texas and $15.8B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Florida shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Marion County, FL went to Donald J. Trump with 62.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (36.6%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (0.577%).

Marco Rubio and Rick Scott are the senators currently representing the state of Florida. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Florida is currently represented by 27 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (62.5%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (36.6%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (0.577%)
Libertarian Party

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Marion County, FL for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senators Elections

US Senators from Florida

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Marco Rubio

Senator from Florida

Assumed office on January 3, 2011

Rick Scott

Senator from Florida

Assumed office on January 8, 2019
Inauguration delayed in order to finish his term as Governor of Florida.

Marco Rubio and Rick Scott are the senators currently representing Florida.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Florida over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representatives Elections

US Representatives from Florida

Florida is currently represented by 27 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Florida have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2020, universities in Marion County, FL awarded 6,942 degrees. The student population of Marion County, FL in 2020 is skewed towards women, with 3,592 male students and 12,198 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Marion County, FL are White (3,823 and 55.4%), followed by Black or African American (997 and 14.4%), Hispanic or Latino (901 and 13.1%), and Unknown (754 and 10.9%).

The largest universities in Marion County, FL by number of degrees awarded are Rasmussen University-Florida (4,094 and 59%), College of Central Florida (2,410 and 34.7%), and Marion Technical College (419226) (374 and 5.39%).

The most popular majors in Marion County, FL are Registered Nursing (1,376 and 19.8%), Liberal Arts & Sciences (897 and 12.9%), and Early Childhood Education & Teaching (608 and 8.76%).

The median tuition cost in Marion County, FL for a public four year colleges is $1,987 for in-state students and $7,947 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2020 there were 15,790 students enrolled in Marion County, FL, 22.7% men and 77.3% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 8,313 records, of which 73.4% were women and 26.6% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Liberal Arts & Sciences
897 degree-majors awarded
Registered Nursing
878 degree-majors awarded
Early Childhood Education & Teaching
194 degree-majors awarded

In 2020, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Marion County, FL was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 897 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Marion County, FL according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Rasmussen University-Florida
4,094 degrees awarded
College of Central Florida
2,410 degrees awarded
Marion Technical College (419226)
374 degrees awarded

In 2020, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Rasmussen University-Florida with 4,094 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2020, 1,707 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Marion County, FL, which is 0.326 times less than the 5,235 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2020 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 3,823 degrees mean that there were 3.83 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 997 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Private for-profit, 4-year or above ($11,105) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2020.

Private for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,980) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2020.

Private for-profit, 2-year ($2,440) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2020, 1.08% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.09% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2020 were High School or Equivalent (4.93M), Some college (3.6M), and Bachelors Degree (3.09M).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Marion County, FL was $151,700 in 2020, which is 0.66 times smaller than the national average of $229,800. Between 2019 and 2020 the median property value increased from $139,900 to $151,700, a 8.43% increase. The homeownership rate in Marion County, FL is 74.8%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.4%.

People in Marion County, FL have an average commute time of 25.8 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Marion County, FL is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Marion County, FL is $46,587. In 2020, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Marion County, FL was Census Tract 22.02 with a value of $79,476, followed by Census Tract 21 and Census Tract 23.02, with respective values of $74,688 and $68,679.

In 2021, 13.7% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Marion County, FL. From 2014 to 2021, the indicator declined 3.49%.

Housing

Property

$151,700

Median Property Value 2020

±$3,033

$109,169

Median Property Taxes

±$2,969

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Marion County, FL the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Marion County, FL compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

74.8%

Homeownership

2020

66.3%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2020

In 2020, 74.8% of the housing units in Marion County, FL were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 75%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Marion County, FL compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 22.02
Census Tract 21
Census Tract 23.02

In 2020, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Marion County, FL was Census Tract 22.02 with a value of $79,476, followed by Census Tract 21 and Census Tract 23.02, with respective values of $74,688 and $68,679.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Marion County, FL colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$46,587

Median Household Income

± $1,434

146k

Number of Households

± 3,674

In 2020, the median household income of the 146k households in Marion County, FL grew to $46,587 from the previous year's value of $45,371.

The following chart displays the households in Marion County, FL distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Marion County, FL is from Florida.

0.472

2020 Wage GINI in Florida

0.473

2019 Wage GINI in Florida

In 2020, the income inequality in Florida was 0.472 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.289% decline from 2019 to 2020, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Florida was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Florida in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Florida across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2020

Drove Alone (80.3%)
Carpooled (10.1%)
Worked At Home (7.08%)

In 2020, 80.3% of workers in Marion County, FL drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (10.1%) and those who worked at home (7.08%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

25.8 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Marion County, FL have a shorter commute time (25.8 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.9 minutes). Additionally, 2.26% of the workforce in Marion County, FL have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Marion County, FL compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Marion County, FL distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Marion County, FL have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2021, 13.7% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Marion County, FL. From 2014 to 2021, the indicator declined 3.49%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

15.5% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Marion County, FL (54.2k out of 349k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.8%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 55 - 64 and then Males 6 - 11.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Marion County, FL is White, followed by Black and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Children in Poverty

In 2021, 25.4% of the children was living in poverty in Marion County, FL. From 2014 to 2021, the indicator declined 7.6%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Security

Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

In 2021, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 377 in Marion County, FL. From 2014 to 2021, the indicator declined 159 per 100,000 population.

The graph shows the trend in the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population.

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Health

88.3% of the population of Marion County, FL has health coverage, with 29.6% on employee plans, 18% on Medicaid, 21.8% on Medicare, 16.6% on non-group plans, and 2.39% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in Florida was $8,076 in 2014. This is a 5.05% increase from the previous year ($7,688).

Primary care physicians in Marion County, FL see 1714 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.32% decrease from the previous year (1737 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2243 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 1007 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.7% were men and 52.3% were women.

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

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Y-Axis

This chart shows the number of COVID-19 daily new cases by date in Florida, as a 7-day rolling average, compared with the four states with the most similar number of confirmed cases.

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Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,714 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Marion County, FL

Primary care physicians in Marion County, FL see an average of 1,714 patients per year. This represents a 1.32% decrease from the previous year (1,737 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Marion County, FL in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Community Mobility

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Florida.

This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of Florida across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.

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Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2020, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 20% under 18 years, 16.3% between 18 and 34 years, 34.5% between 35 and 64 years, and 29.2% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.7% were men and 52.3% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

11.7%

Uninsured

29.6%

Employer Coverage

18%

Medicaid

21.8%

Medicare

16.6%

Non-Group

2.39%

Military or VA

Between 2019 and 2020, the percent of uninsured citizens in Marion County, FL grew by 1.92% from 11.4% to 11.7%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Marion County, FL changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2021, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 74.4 in Marion County, FL.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Marion County, FL.

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2021, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 32.8% in Marion County, FL.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Marion County, FL.

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