Marion County, Georgia facts for kids
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Marion County
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Marion County Courthouse in Buena Vista
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Georgia |
| Founded | December 14, 1827 |
| Named for | Francis Marion |
| Seat | Buena Vista |
| Largest city | Buena Vista |
| Area | |
| • Total | 367 sq mi (950 km2) |
| • Land | 366 sq mi (950 km2) |
| • Water | 1.5 sq mi (4 km2) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 7,498 |
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(2023)
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7,440  |
| • Density | 20.431/sq mi (7.888/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| Congressional district | 2nd |
Marion County is a county in the west central part of Georgia. It is named after General Francis Marion from South Carolina. He was a hero during the American Revolutionary War.
As of the 2020 census, about 7,498 people lived in Marion County. The main town and county seat is Buena Vista. The county was officially created on December 14, 1827.
Marion County is part of the larger Columbus metropolitan area. This area includes parts of both Georgia and Alabama. You can also find the unique art site of Pasaquan in Marion County.
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Geography
Marion County covers a total area of about 367 square miles. Most of this area, about 366 square miles, is land. Only a small part, about 1.5 square miles, is water.
The county is home to parts of several important river systems. These include the Kinchafoonee-Muckalee sub-basin and the Middle Chattahoochee River sub-basin. The Middle Flint River sub-basin also covers a large part of the county. These rivers are all part of the larger Apalachicola-Chattahoochee-Flint River Basin.
Major roads
Many state roads help people travel through Marion County. These roads connect the county to other parts of Georgia.
State Route 26
State Route 30
State Route 41
State Route 41 Connector
State Route 127
State Route 137
State Route 137 Spur
State Route 153
State Route 240
State Route 240 Connector
State Route 352
State Route 355
Neighboring counties
Marion County shares its borders with several other counties. These include:
- Talbot County (to the north)
- Taylor County (to the northeast)
- Schley County (to the east)
- Sumter County (to the southeast)
- Webster County (to the south)
- Chattahoochee County (to the west)
Communities
Cities and towns
- Buena Vista (This is the county seat, where the main government offices are located.)
Other communities
- Tazewell (This is a census-designated place, meaning it's a community identified by the census bureau.)
- Juniper (This is an unincorporated community, meaning it's not part of an official city or town.)
- Mauk (This is also an unincorporated community.)
Population facts
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1830 | 1,436 | — | |
| 1840 | 4,812 | 235.1% | |
| 1850 | 10,280 | 113.6% | |
| 1860 | 7,390 | −28.1% | |
| 1870 | 8,000 | 8.3% | |
| 1880 | 8,598 | 7.5% | |
| 1890 | 7,728 | −10.1% | |
| 1900 | 10,080 | 30.4% | |
| 1910 | 9,147 | −9.3% | |
| 1920 | 7,604 | −16.9% | |
| 1930 | 6,968 | −8.4% | |
| 1940 | 6,954 | −0.2% | |
| 1950 | 6,521 | −6.2% | |
| 1960 | 5,477 | −16.0% | |
| 1970 | 5,099 | −6.9% | |
| 1980 | 5,297 | 3.9% | |
| 1990 | 5,590 | 5.5% | |
| 2000 | 7,144 | 27.8% | |
| 2010 | 8,742 | 22.4% | |
| 2020 | 7,498 | −14.2% | |
| 2023 (est.) | 7,440 | −14.9% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 1790-1880 1890-1910 1920-1930 1930-1940 1940-1950 1960-1980 1980-2000 2010 |
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As of 2020, Marion County had 7,498 people living there. There were 3,408 households and 2,396 families.
The people living in Marion County come from many different backgrounds. Here's a look at the different groups:
| Group | Number of people | Percentage |
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| White (not Hispanic) | 4,486 | 59.83% |
| Black or African American (not Hispanic) | 2,122 | 28.3% |
| Native American | 12 | 0.16% |
| Asian | 55 | 0.73% |
| Pacific Islander | 15 | 0.2% |
| Other/Mixed (two or more races) | 248 | 3.31% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 560 | 7.47% |
Education
The Marion County School District is in charge of all public schools in the county. It has a primary school for younger students and a secondary school for older students. These schools teach students from preschool all the way up to grade 12.
See also
In Spanish: Condado de Marion (Georgia) para niños
