Marion County (South Central) PUMA, FL

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2021 Population

145,919

2.12% 1-year growth

US Senator

Marco Rubio

Republican Party

US Senator

Rick Scott

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

49.9

1.58% 1-year decrease

2021 Poverty Rate

11.2%

8.25% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$54,874

9.99% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$166,100

4.47% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

50,250

5.89% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Marion County (South Central) PUMA, FL had a population of 146k people with a median age of 49.9 and a median household income of $54,874. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Marion County (South Central) PUMA, FL grew from 142,885 to 145,919, a 2.12% increase and its median household income grew from $49,889 to $54,874, a 9.99% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Marion County (South Central) PUMA, FL are White (Non-Hispanic) (68.4%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (10.8%), White (Hispanic) (9.97%), Two+ (Hispanic) (4.4%), and Other (Hispanic) (2.1%).

16.6% of the households in Marion County (South Central) PUMA, 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.

97.8% of the residents in Marion County (South Central) PUMA, FL are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Marion County (South Central) PUMA, FL are Taylor College (70 degrees awarded in 2021).

In 2021, the median property value in Marion County (South Central) PUMA, FL was $166,100, and the homeownership rate was 83.7%.

Most people in Marion County (South Central) PUMA, FL drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 28 minutes. The average car ownership in Marion County (South Central) PUMA, FL was 2 cars per household.

Marion County (South Central) PUMA, FL borders Citrus County PUMA, FL, Lake County (North) PUMA, FL, Sumter (North) & Lake (North) Counties PUMA, FL, Marion County (North) PUMA, FL, and Ocala City PUMA, FL.

United States Florida

Population & Diversity

Marion County (South Central) PUMA, FL is home to a population of 146k people, from which 97.8% are citizens. As of 2021, 8.79% of Marion County (South Central) PUMA, FL residents were born outside of the country (12.8k people).

In 2021, there were 6.33 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (99.8k people) in Marion County (South Central) PUMA, FL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 15.8k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 14.5k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Marion County (South Central) PUMA, FL are Spanish (18,655 households), Haitian (907 households), and German (533 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

77,374

Women

53%

68,537

Men

47%

The resident population of United States in 2021 was 145,911 inhabitants, with 47% men, and 53% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in the United States.

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Citizenship

97.8%

2021 Citizenship

97.8%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 97.8% of Marion County (South Central) PUMA, FL residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Marion County (South Central) PUMA, FL was 97.8%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Marion County (South Central) PUMA, FL

White (Non-Hispanic)
99.8k ± 3.11k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
15.8k ± 1.71k
White (Hispanic)
14.5k ± 1.66k

16.8%

Hispanic Population

24.5k people

16.8% of the people in Marion County (South Central) PUMA, FL are hispanic (24.5k people).

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

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Jamaica
2,032 ± 1,099 people
Cuba
1,818 ± 1,040 people
Colombia
872 ± 723 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Marion County (South Central) PUMA, FL was Jamaica, the natal country of 2,032 Marion County (South Central) PUMA, FL residents, followed by Cuba with 1,818 and Colombia with 872.

Foreign-Born Population

8.79%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

12.8k people

8.04%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

11.5k people

As of 2021, 8.79% of Marion County (South Central) PUMA, FL residents (12.8k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Marion County (South Central) PUMA, FL was 8.04%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
18,655 households (13.4%)
Haitian
907 households (0.651%)
German
533 households (0.383%)

16.6% of the households in Marion County (South Central) PUMA, FL reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 21.7%. 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.

In 2021, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Marion County (South Central) PUMA, FL was Spanish. 13.4% of the households in Marion County (South Central) PUMA, FL reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
6,216 ± 679
Gulf War (1990s)
1,697 ± 508
Gulf War (2001-)
1,558 ± 368

Marion County (South Central) PUMA, FL has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 3.66 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Marion County (South Central) PUMA, FL employs 50.3k people. The largest industries in Marion County (South Central) PUMA, FL are Construction (5,014 people), Restaurants & Food Services (3,453 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (2,716 people), and the highest paying industries are Air transportation ($165,822), Nondepository credit & related activities ($99,644), and Management, scientific & technical consulting services ($96,703).

Males in Marion County (South Central) PUMA, FL have an average income that is 1.25 times higher than the average income of females, which is $41,845. The income inequality in Marion County (South Central) PUMA, FL (measured using the Gini index) is 0.405, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

24,061

Women

50.7%

23,392

Men

49.3%

The workforce of Marion County (South Central) PUMA, FL in 2020 was 47,453 people, with 50.7% woman, and 49.3% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Marion County (South Central) PUMA, FL.

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Occupations

50.3k

2021 Value

5.89%

1 Year growth

± 5.89%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Marion County (South Central) PUMA, FL grew at a rate of 5.89%, from 47.5k employees to 50.3k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Marion County (South Central) PUMA, FL, are Retail salespersons (1,971 people), Cashiers (1,836 people), and Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (1,732 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Marion County (South Central) PUMA, 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.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

50.3k

2021 Value

5.89%

1 Year growth

± 5.89%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Marion County (South Central) PUMA, FL grew at a rate of 5.89%, from 47.5k employees to 50.3k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Marion County (South Central) PUMA, FL, are Construction (5,014 people), Restaurants & Food Services (3,453 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (2,716 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Marion County (South Central) PUMA, FL, though some of these residents may live in Marion County (South Central) PUMA, FL and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$36,816

Median earning men ± $2,705

$28,727

Median earning women ± $1,386

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Wholesale Trade ($58,379), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($50,552), and Public Administration ($49,698).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Wholesale Trade ($58,125), Information ($57,813), and Public Administration ($38,472).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Florida. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

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

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Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Florida went to Donald J. Trump with 51.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (47.9%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (0.635%).

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 28 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

Voting results are not available for Marion County (South Central) PUMA, FL. Showing the available data for Florida.

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (51.2%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (47.9%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (0.635%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Florida went to Donald J. Trump with 51.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (47.9%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (0.635%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Florida for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator 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 Representative Elections

US Representatives from Florida

Florida is currently represented by 28 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 2021, universities in Marion County (South Central) PUMA, FL awarded 70 degrees. The student population of Marion County (South Central) PUMA, FL in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 24 male students and 274 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Marion County (South Central) PUMA, FL are White (36 and 51.4%), followed by Black or African American (24 and 34.3%), Hispanic or Latino (8 and 11.4%), and Asian (1 and 1.43%).

The largest universities in Marion County (South Central) PUMA, FL by number of degrees awarded are Taylor College (70 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Marion County (South Central) PUMA, FL are Registered Nursing (31 and 44.3%), Other Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing, & Nursing Assistants (28 and 40%), and Physical Therapy Technician (11 and 15.7%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2021 there were 298 students enrolled in Marion County (South Central) PUMA, FL, 8.05% men and 91.9% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Black or African American with 173 records, of which 96% were women and 4.05% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Registered Nursing
31 degree-majors awarded
Physical Therapy Technician
11 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Marion County (South Central) PUMA, FL was Registered Nursing with 31 degrees awarded.

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

Universities

Gender

Race

Taylor College

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

70 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Taylor College with 70 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2021, 5 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Marion County (South Central) PUMA, FL, which is 0.0769 times less than the 65 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 36 degrees mean that there were 1.5 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 24 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, 2-year ($11,515) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Private for-profit, 2-year ($602) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Private for-profit, 2-year ($2,680) 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

Measure

In 2021, 1.06% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.797% of women were in the same situation.

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

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Marion County (South Central) PUMA, FL in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (43.5k), Some college (26.9k), and Secondary Education (17.5k).

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 (South Central) PUMA, FL was $166,100 in 2021, which is 0.678 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $159,000 to $166,100, a 4.47% increase. The homeownership rate in Marion County (South Central) PUMA, FL is 83.7%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Marion County (South Central) PUMA, FL have an average commute time of 28 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Marion County (South Central) PUMA, FL is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Marion County (South Central) PUMA, FL is $54,874. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Marion County (South Central) PUMA, FL was Weston, Pembroke Pines (Northwest) Cities & Southwest Ranches Town PUMA, FL with a value of $119,189, followed by Coral Gables City, Pinecrest Village & Kendall (South) PUMA, FL and Wellington Village & Agricultural Reserve PUMA, FL, with respective values of $110,497 and $105,882.

Housing

Property

$166,100

Median Property Value 2021

±$3,496

$50,338

Median Property Taxes

±$2,097

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 (South Central) PUMA, 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 (South Central) PUMA, FL compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

83.7%

Homeownership

2021

65.1%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 83.7% of the housing units in Marion County (South Central) PUMA, FL were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 82.3%.

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

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Marion County (South Central) PUMA, FL was Weston, Pembroke Pines (Northwest) Cities & Southwest Ranches Town PUMA, FL with a value of $119,189, followed by Coral Gables City, Pinecrest Village & Kendall (South) PUMA, FL and Wellington Village & Agricultural Reserve PUMA, FL, with respective values of $110,497 and $105,882.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Marion County (South Central) PUMA, 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.

$54,874

Median Household Income

± $2,265

60.2k

Number of Households

± 2,502

In 2021, the median household income of the 60.2k households in Marion County (South Central) PUMA, FL grew to $54,874 from the previous year's value of $49,889.

The following chart displays the households in Marion County (South Central) PUMA, 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

0.405

2021 Wage GINI in Marion County (South Central) PUMA, FL

0.409

2020 Wage GINI in Marion County (South Central) PUMA, FL

In 2021, the income inequality in Marion County (South Central) PUMA, FL was 0.405 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Marion County (South Central) PUMA, FL was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Marion County (South Central) PUMA, FL in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Marion County (South Central) PUMA, FL across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (80.8%)
Carpooled (11.4%)
Worked At Home (6.25%)

In 2021, 80.8% of workers in Marion County (South Central) PUMA, FL drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (11.4%) and those who worked at home (6.25%).

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

28 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Marion County (South Central) PUMA, FL have a longer commute time (28 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 2.1% of the workforce in Marion County (South Central) PUMA, FL have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Marion County (South Central) PUMA, 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 (South Central) PUMA, 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 (South Central) PUMA, FL have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

11.2% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Marion County (South Central) PUMA, FL (16.4k out of 145k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 55 - 64, followed by Females 75+ and then Females 45 - 54.

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

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.

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.

Health

89.6% of the population of Marion County (South Central) PUMA, FL has health coverage, with 29.4% on employee plans, 16.4% on Medicaid, 23.3% on Medicare, 18.3% on non-group plans, and 2.17% on military or VA plans.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 19.4% under 18 years, 15.6% between 18 and 34 years, 33% between 35 and 64 years, and 32% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 46.5% were men and 53.5% were women.

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

Uninsured People

10.4%

Uninsured

29.4%

Employer Coverage

16.4%

Medicaid

23.3%

Medicare

18.3%

Non-Group

2.17%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Marion County (South Central) PUMA, FL grew by 3.25% from 10.1% to 10.4%.

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