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Marion County, TX
2 cities and towns and 2 ZIP codes in Marion County, Texas.
Population
9,737
Land area
381sq mi
People per sq mi
26
ZIP codes
2
Cities and towns in Marion County
Marion County at a glance
- Marion County is 78% less dense than Texas as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $49,672 a year, 37% less than the Texas figure of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $101,500 (64% below Texas) and median rent is $911 a month.
- The biggest population centers are Jefferson (2,131) and Pine Harbor (566).
Local data for Marion County, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Marion County, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$49,672
Poverty rate
18.3%
Median home value
$101,500
Prices -12.9% in a year
Median rent
$911/mo
Homeownership
78.5%
Bachelor's or higher
15.6%
Median age
51.3
Average commute
33.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (1,004), German Americans (645), Mexican Americans (321).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
6.0%
Sep 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$48,118
2,203 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$54,796
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$84.3M
FY 2026, $8,663 per person
PPP loans
$7.6M
249 loans, 1,190 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$33.2K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Marion County, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone81.0%
- Carpooled12.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.4%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.7%
- Worked from home3.8%
Average one-way commute: 33.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Marion County, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
333
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
11
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
94° / 34°F
49.7 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone17 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Marion County, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.1%
U.S. 33.3% +5.8 pts
Diabetes
18.1%
U.S. 12.1% +6.0 pts
Smoking
17.7%
U.S. 12.8% +4.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
13.6%
U.S. 11.1% +2.5 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Marion County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Marion County, TX?
- Jefferson is the largest city or town in Marion County, with about 2,131 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Marion County?
- Marion County includes 2 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 75630, 75657.
- What is the population of Marion County, TX?
- About 9,737 people live in Marion County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Marion County?
- Marion County borders Caddo Parish, LA, Harrison County, Upshur County, Cass County, Morris County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023