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Marion, SC
City in Marion County, South Carolina.
Population
6,206
Land area
4.5sq mi
People per sq mi
1,386
ZIP codes
0
Marion and its ZIP codes
Marion at a glance
- Marion is about 7.9 times as dense as South Carolina as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 92nd among 474 cities and towns in South Carolina.
- The median household income is $30,662, 56% below the South Carolina median of $69,324.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $137,300 (47% below South Carolina) and median rent is $651 a month.
Local data for Marion, SC
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Marion, SC, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$30,662
Poverty rate
26.8%
Median home value
$137,300
Median rent
$651/mo
Homeownership
47.8%
Bachelor's or higher
19.8%
Median age
43.9
Average commute
26.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (83), Irish Americans (73), Italian Americans (72).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Marion County. PPP loans are for Marion.
Unemployment rate
6.5%
Aug 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$47,857
6,847 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$47,091
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$383M
FY 2026, $13,121 per person
How people get to work
Marion, SC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone88.9%
- Carpooled3.8%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.2%
- Worked from home5.1%
Average one-way commute: 26.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Marion, SC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
313
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
277
2.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 34°F
49.3 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Marion, SC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
46.9%
U.S. 33.3% +13.6 pts
Diabetes
22.2%
U.S. 12.1% +10.1 pts
Smoking
20.8%
U.S. 12.8% +8.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
16.7%
U.S. 11.1% +5.6 pts
Cities near Marion
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| RainsCensus-designated place | 7.3 mi | 1.3 |
| ZionCensus-designated place | 7.4 mi | 0.4 |
| SellersTown | 8.3 mi | 0.7 |
| MullinsCity | 8.4 mi | 3.2 |
| FloydaleCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 2 |
| CentenaryCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.9 |
| LattaTown | 11 mi | 1.1 |
| KetchuptownCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 2.7 |
| NicholsTown | 15 mi | 1.3 |
| NewtownCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.5 |
| PamplicoTown | 16 mi | 1.7 |
| AynorTown | 17 mi | 1.8 |
| Lake ViewTown | 17 mi | 1.7 |
| DillonCity | 17 mi | 5.3 |
| QuinbyTown | 20 mi | 1.3 |
| Little RockCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 2.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Marion, SC in?
- Marion is in Marion County, South Carolina.
- What is the population of Marion, SC?
- About 6,206 people live in Marion, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Marion?
- Nearby places include Rains (7.3 mi), Zion (7.4 mi), Sellers (8.3 mi), Mullins (8.4 mi), Floydale (10 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023