Marion County Demographics
A map of Marion County's Population by Race
Marion County, Texas has an estimated population of 9,737, a less than 1% change from the 9,725 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 69.5% White, 21.9% Black, 4.8% Hispanic, 3.1% Multiracial, 0.5% Native American/Other, and 0.2% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Marion County, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.
Marion is about as racially diverse as it was in the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Texas overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Marion County, that probability was 46.1% in 2020 and 46.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.
Marion County is ranked the 166th most populous county in Texas, out of 254 counties. Marion County was ranked the 167th most populous county in the 2020 Census.
Marion County's White Population
6,771 residents of Marion County, or 69.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Marion County is significantly higher than in Texas overall, where 39.1% of the population is White. Marion County ranks 62nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 254 counties.
Since the 2020 Census, Marion County's White population has declined by an estimated 1.4%. White residents' share of Marion County's population has decreased from 70.6% to 69.5%.
Marion County is more White than neighboring Harrison County (60.5% White), Morris County (61.9% White), Caddo County (42.1% White), and Gregg County (54.7% White). Marion County is less White than neighboring Cass County (74.4% White).
Marion County's Black Population
2,133 residents of Marion County, or 21.9% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Marion County is higher than in Texas overall, where 11.9% of the population is Black. Marion County ranks 16th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 254 counties.
Since the 2020 Census, Marion County's Black population has grown by an estimated 15.5%. Black residents' share of Marion County's population has increased from 19.0% to 21.9%.
Marion County is more Black than neighboring Harrison County (20.3% Black), Cass County (16.2% Black), and Gregg County (17.6% Black). Marion County is less Black than neighboring Morris County (22.3% Black), and Caddo County (48.7% Black).
Marion County's Asian Population
16 residents of Marion County, or 0.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Marion County is lower than in Texas overall, where 5.5% of the population is Asian. Marion County ranks 135th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 254 counties.
Since the 2020 Census, Marion County's Asian population has declined by an estimated 66.7%. Asian residents' share of Marion County's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.2%.
Marion County is less Asian than neighboring Harrison County (0.5% Asian), Cass County (0.7% Asian), Morris County (1.1% Asian), Caddo County (1.2% Asian), and Gregg County (1.3% Asian).
Marion County's Hispanic Population
468 residents of Marion County, or 4.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Marion County is significantly lower than in Texas overall, where 39.7% of the population is Hispanic. Marion County ranks 251st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 254 counties.
Since the 2020 Census, Marion County's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 20.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Marion County's population has increased from 4.0% to 4.8%.
Marion County is more Hispanic than neighboring Caddo County (3.8% Hispanic). Marion County is less Hispanic than neighboring Harrison County (14.8% Hispanic), Cass County (5.4% Hispanic), Morris County (11.2% Hispanic), and Gregg County (20.2% Hispanic).
Marion County's Native American/Other Population
46 residents of Marion County, or 0.5% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Marion County is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Marion County ranks 20th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 254 counties.
Since the 2020 Census, Marion County's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 59.6%. Native American/Other residents' share of Marion County's population has decreased from 1.2% to 0.5%.
Marion County is more Native American/Other than neighboring Harrison County (0.4% Native American/Other). Marion County is less Native American/Other than neighboring Cass County (0.7% Native American/Other), Morris County (0.9% Native American/Other), and Caddo County (0.6% Native American/Other).
Marion County's Multiracial Population
303 residents of Marion County, or 3.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Marion County is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 3.1% of the population is Multiracial. Marion County ranks 15th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 254 counties.
Since the 2020 Census, Marion County's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 34.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Marion County's population has decreased from 4.7% to 3.1%.
Marion County is more Multiracial than neighboring Cass County (2.6% Multiracial), and Morris County (2.6% Multiracial). Marion County is less Multiracial than neighboring Harrison County (3.5% Multiracial), Caddo County (3.6% Multiracial), and Gregg County (5.7% Multiracial).
Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.