Marion County, South Carolina

Marion County is a county located in the U.S. state of South Carolina. As of the 2010 census, its population was 33,062.[1] Its county seat is Marion.[2] The county was created in 1785 and was originally known as Liberty County. However, four years later it was renamed Marion County, in honor of Brigadier General Francis Marion,[3] the famous "Swamp Fox" and a hero of the American Revolutionary War. In 1910, a separated portion of the county was founded as adjacent Dillon County.

For counties with a similar name, see Marion County (disambiguation).
Marion County
U.S. county
Location within the U.S. state of South Carolina
South Carolina's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 34°05′N 79°22′W
Country United States
State South Carolina
Founded1800
SeatMarion
Largest cityMarion
Area
 • Total494 sq mi (1,280 km2)
 • Land489 sq mi (1,270 km2)
 • Water4.9 sq mi (13 km2)  1.0%%
Population
 (2010)
 • Total33,062
 • Estimate 
(2018)
31,039
 • Density67/sq mi (26/km2)
Time zoneUTC−5 (Eastern)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
Congressional district7th
Websitewww.marionsc.org

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 494 square miles (1,280 km2), of which 489 square miles (1,270 km2) is land and 4.9 square miles (13 km2) (1.0%) is water.[4]

Adjacent counties

National protected area

Major highways

Demographics
Historical population
CensusPop.%±
18006,914—
18108,88428.5%
182010,20114.8%
183011,2089.9%
184013,93224.3%
185017,40724.9%
186021,19021.7%
187022,1604.6%
188034,10753.9%
189029,976−12.1%
190035,18117.4%
191020,596−41.5%
192023,72115.2%
193027,22114.8%
194030,10710.6%
195033,11010.0%
196032,014−3.3%
197030,270−5.4%
198034,17912.9%
199033,899−0.8%
200035,4664.6%
201033,062−6.8%
2018 (est.)31,039[5]−6.1%
U.S. Decennial Census[6]
1790-1960[7] 1900-1990[8]
1990-2000[9] 2010-2013[1]

2000 census

As of the census[10] of 2000, there were 35,466 people, 13,301 households, and 9,510 families living in the county. The population density was 72 people per square mile (28/km2). There were 15,143 housing units at an average density of 31 per square mile (12/km2). The racial makeup of the county was 56.35% Black or African American, 41.69% White, 0.25% Native American, 0.28% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 0.90% from other races, and 0.52% from two or more races. 1.79% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 13,301 households, out of which 32.20% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 43.30% were married couples living together, 23.60% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.50% were non-families. 25.40% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.70% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.64 and the average family size was 3.16.

In the county, the population was spread out, with 27.60% under the age of 18, 9.70% from 18 to 24, 26.80% from 25 to 44, 23.80% from 45 to 64, and 12.10% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females there were 85.90 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 80.40 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $26,526, and the median income for a family was $32,932. Males had a median income of $26,133 versus $18,392 for females. The per capita income for the county was $13,878. About 18.90% of families and 23.20% of the population were below the poverty line, including 33.30% of those under age 18 and 23.50% of those age 65 or over.

According to the 2010 U.S. Religious Census, Marion County had the highest concentration of followers of the Baháʼí Faith of any county in the United States, at 5.5%.[11]

2010 census

As of the 2010 United States Census, there were 33,062 people, 13,058 households, and 8,881 families living in the county.[12] The population density was 67.6 inhabitants per square mile (26.1/km2). There were 14,953 housing units at an average density of 30.6 per square mile (11.8/km2).[13] The racial makeup of the county was 55.9% black or African American, 40.6% white, 0.5% Asian, 0.4% American Indian, 1.3% from other races, and 1.2% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 2.4% of the population.[12] In terms of ancestry, 7.8% were American, 6.3% were English, and 5.2% were Irish.[14]

Of the 13,058 households, 33.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 38.0% were married couples living together, 24.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 32.0% were non-families, and 28.5% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.52 and the average family size was 3.09. The median age was 39.9 years.[12]

The median income for a household in the county was $30,629 and the median income for a family was $38,043. Males had a median income of $32,414 versus $24,929 for females. The per capita income for the county was $16,653. About 21.4% of families and 25.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 36.8% of those under age 18 and 19.1% of those age 65 or over.[15]

Communities

Cities

Towns

Unincorporated communities

Politics
Presidential elections results
Presidential elections results[16]
Year Republican Democratic Third parties
2016 38.1% 5,444 60.0% 8,569 1.8% 263
2012 34.5% 5,164 64.7% 9,688 0.9% 134
2008 35.7% 5,416 63.3% 9,608 1.0% 150
2004 41.4% 5,589 57.5% 7,767 1.1% 151
2000 38.6% 4,687 60.6% 7,358 0.9% 104
1996 34.4% 3,595 60.9% 6,359 4.8% 497
1992 35.2% 3,647 56.3% 5,843 8.5% 886
1988 46.4% 4,403 52.8% 5,008 0.8% 75
1984 48.1% 4,698 51.6% 5,043 0.3% 32
1980 37.7% 3,321 61.1% 5,379 1.2% 101
1976 34.1% 3,076 65.7% 5,927 0.1% 13
1972 64.7% 4,719 34.9% 2,545 0.5% 34
1968 36.9% 2,512 41.4% 2,821 21.8% 1,484
1964 61.0% 3,197 39.0% 2,046
1960 40.7% 1,646 59.3% 2,397
1956 13.2% 417 44.0% 1,390 42.8% 1,353
1952 59.0% 2,313 41.0% 1,610
1948 0.9% 14 19.6% 301 79.5% 1,219
1944 1.0% 9 92.9% 858 6.2% 57
1940 2.5% 18 97.6% 716
1936 0.4% 5 99.6% 1,219
1932 1.3% 12 98.8% 948
1928 7.0% 51 93.0% 682
1924 0.3% 2 99.7% 616
1920 0.1% 1 99.9% 808
1916 0.3% 3 99.1% 1,019 0.6% 6
1912 0.4% 3 98.1% 710 1.5% 11
1904 3.2% 49 96.9% 1,507
1900 8.4% 119 91.6% 1,296

Historic places
Main article: National Register of Historic Places listings in Marion County, South Carolina

References
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  2. "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved 2011-06-07.
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  8. Forstall, Richard L., ed. (March 27, 1995). "Population of Counties by Decennial Census: 1900 to 1990". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 18, 2015.
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  11. Religious Congregations and Membership Study. "2010 Religious Census Data" (PDF). Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Retrieved 7 May 2012.
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