Marion County, Mississippi facts for kids
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Marion County
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Marion County courthouse in Columbia
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Location within the U.S. state of Mississippi
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| Country |  United States |
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| State |  Mississippi |
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| Founded | 1811 | |
| Named for | Francis Marion | |
| Seat | Columbia | |
| Largest city | Columbia | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 549 sq mi (1,420 km2) | |
| • Land | 542 sq mi (1,400 km2) | |
| • Water | 6.2 sq mi (16 km2) 1.1% | |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 24,441 | |
| • Estimate
(2023)
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24,224  |
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| • Density | 44.52/sq mi (17.189/km2) | |
| Time zone | UTC−6 (Central) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (CDT) | |
| Congressional district | 3rd | |
Marion County is a place in the state of Mississippi, USA. It's like a big district or area within the state. In 2020, about 24,441 people lived here. The main town, or county seat, is Columbia. Marion County got its name from Francis Marion, a brave leader during the American Revolutionary War. People sometimes called him 'The Swamp Fox'!
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Exploring Marion County's Geography
Marion County covers a total area of about 549 square miles. Most of this area, about 542 square miles, is land. The rest, about 6.2 square miles, is water.
Main Roads in Marion County
These are the important highways that go through Marion County:
U.S. Highway 98
Mississippi Highway 13
Mississippi Highway 35
Mississippi Highway 43
Mississippi Highway 44
Neighboring Counties and Parishes
Marion County shares borders with these other counties and a parish:
- Jefferson Davis County (to the north)
- Lamar County (to the east)
- Pearl River County (to the southeast)
- Washington Parish, Louisiana (to the south)
- Walthall County (to the west)
- Lawrence County (to the northwest)
People of Marion County
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1820 | 3,116 | — | |
| 1830 | 3,691 | 18.5% | |
| 1840 | 3,830 | 3.8% | |
| 1850 | 4,410 | 15.1% | |
| 1860 | 4,686 | 6.3% | |
| 1870 | 4,211 | −10.1% | |
| 1880 | 6,901 | 63.9% | |
| 1890 | 9,532 | 38.1% | |
| 1900 | 13,501 | 41.6% | |
| 1910 | 15,599 | 15.5% | |
| 1920 | 17,144 | 9.9% | |
| 1930 | 19,923 | 16.2% | |
| 1940 | 24,085 | 20.9% | |
| 1950 | 23,967 | −0.5% | |
| 1960 | 23,293 | −2.8% | |
| 1970 | 22,871 | −1.8% | |
| 1980 | 25,708 | 12.4% | |
| 1990 | 25,544 | −0.6% | |
| 2000 | 25,595 | 0.2% | |
| 2010 | 27,088 | 5.8% | |
| 2020 | 24,441 | −9.8% | |
| 2023 (est.) | 24,224 | −10.6% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 1790-1960 1900-1990 1990-2000 2010-2013 |
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In 2020, the census counted 24,441 people living in Marion County. There were 9,483 households and 5,863 families.
Diversity in Marion County
Here's a look at the different groups of people living in Marion County in 2020:
| Race | Num. | Perc. |
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| White (not Hispanic) | 15,721 | 64.32% |
| Black or African American (not Hispanic) | 7,583 | 31.03% |
| Native American | 42 | 0.17% |
| Asian | 65 | 0.27% |
| Other/Mixed | 624 | 2.55% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 406 | 1.66% |
Communities in Marion County
Marion County has one city and several smaller communities.
City
- Columbia is the only official city and is the county seat.
Census-Designated Places
These are areas that are like towns but are not officially incorporated as cities:
Unincorporated Communities
These are smaller places that are not part of any city or census-designated place:
- Bunker Hill
- Cheraw
- Expose was started by Harry Solomon Expose, a community leader. He owned a store and was the postmaster. This community was even listed in a book about "Negro Towns and Settlements." The mother of famous football player Walter Payton, Alyne Sibley Payton, was born here.
- Good Hope
- Goss
- Hopewell
- Hub
- Morgantown
- Sandy Hook
Education in Marion County
Students in Marion County attend schools in two main districts:
- Columbia School District
- Marion County School District
For college, students can go to Pearl River Community College, which serves this area.
Famous People from Marion County
Many notable individuals have connections to Marion County:
- Earl W. Bascom (1906–1995) – Known as the "Father of Modern Rodeo." He put on Marion County's first rodeo in 1935.
- Charles C. Bass (1875–1975) – Called the "Father of Preventive Dentistry." He also studied tropical diseases.
- Charles Coleman (American football) (born 1963) – An American football player.
- Logan Cooke – A punter in the NFL (National Football League).
- Peggy Dow – An American actress.
- Walter Payton – A legendary American football player.
See also
In Spanish: Condado de Marion (Misisipi) para niños
