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Marion County, MS
3 cities and towns and 3 ZIP codes in Marion County, Mississippi.
Population
24,193
Land area
542sq mi
People per sq mi
45
ZIP codes
3
Cities and towns in Marion County
Marion County at a glance
- Marion County is 29% less dense than Mississippi as a whole.
- The median household income is $45,110, 20% below the Mississippi median of $56,447.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $122,800 (28% below Mississippi) and median rent is $818 a month.
- Its largest cities are Columbia (6,632), Foxworth (326) and Kokomo (172).
Local data for Marion County, MS
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Marion County, MS, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$45,110
Poverty rate
19.7%
Median home value
$122,800
Prices +12.8% in a year
Median rent
$818/mo
Homeownership
77.2%
Bachelor's or higher
13.7%
Median age
40.8
Average commute
34.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (1,824), German Americans (846), Italian Americans (318).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
3.6%
Sep 2026, -0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$48,554
8,361 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$46,545
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$161M
FY 2026, $6,570 per person
PPP loans
$50.4M
1,093 loans, 6,078 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$36.6K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Marion County, MS, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone84.6%
- Carpooled8.6%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.2%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.4%
- Worked from home5.2%
Average one-way commute: 34.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Marion County, MS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
456
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
141
1.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 38°F
61.9 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone6 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Marion County, MS, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
43.5%
U.S. 33.3% +10.2 pts
Diabetes
17.2%
U.S. 12.1% +5.1 pts
Smoking
20.4%
U.S. 12.8% +7.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.8%
U.S. 11.1% +1.7 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Marion County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Marion County, MS?
- Columbia is the largest city or town in Marion County, with about 6,632 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Marion County?
- Marion County includes 3 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 39429, 39483, 39643.
- What is the population of Marion County, MS?
- About 24,193 people live in Marion County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Marion County?
- Marion County borders Lamar County, Pearl River County, Washington Parish, LA, Walthall County, Lawrence County, Jefferson Davis County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023