County · Arkansas
Marion County, Arkansas
Marion County, Arkansas. Marion County had 17,593 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 4.6% since 2020, faster than Arkansas (+3.4%). It holds 6 places (5 cities, villages and boroughs and 1 census-designated) and 5 census tracts. GEOID 05089.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
17,593
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 16,826 · ACS 2020-2024: 17,228
Median household income
$48,619
±$3,028 (90% margin)
Arkansas: $60,773
Median home value
$163,300
±$9,374 (90% margin)
Arkansas: $188,000
Median gross rent
$795
±$41 (90% margin)
Arkansas: $947
How many people live in Marion County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 16,826 residents in Marion County. The Census Bureau estimates 17,593 for July 1, 2025, up 4.6% since 2020, faster than Arkansas (+3.4%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 17,228 over 597 square miles of land.
| Measure | Marion County | Arkansas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 17,228 | 3,049,391 | +752 |
| Households | 7,664±284 | 1,205,987 | +882 |
| Average household size | 2.23±0.08 | 2.46 | −0.17 |
| Housing units | 9,749±31 | 1,394,673 | +259 |
Marion County's population since 2000
From 16,140 in 2000 to 17,593 in 2025: up 9.0%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Marion County?
Marion County holds 6 places: 5 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 1 census-designated place. The largest is Bull Shoals with 1,888 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Bull Shoals | 1,952 | $41,976 |
|---|---|---|
| Flippin | 1,345 | $43,555 |
| Yellville | 1,178 | $37,813 |
| Summit | 544 | not published |
| PyattGEOID 0557890 | 181 | $60,714 |
| OaklandGEOID 0551110 | 72 | $43,358 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Marion County?
The median resident of Marion County is 51.8 years old; 18.6% are under 18 and 29.0% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 91.4%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 3.6%. 2.4% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Marion County | Arkansas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 51.8±0.5 | 38.5 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 18.6%±0.2 pts | 23.1% | – |
| 65 years and over | 29.0%±0.4 pts | 17.6% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.7% | 9.0% | +0.4 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 91.4%±0.8 pts | 67.4% | −2.7 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 14.6% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.8%±0.1 pts | 1.6% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 1.1%±0.7 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.6%±1.0 pts | 6.3% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.2 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 2.4%±0.7 pts | 5.4% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 2.4%±0.8 pts | 8.3% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 11.7%±1.7 pts | 7.4% | – |
| With a disability | 24.9%±2.2 pts | 18.0% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 6.7%±1.6 pts | 9.0% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 85.6%±2.2 pts | 88.7% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 14.9%±2.2 pts | 25.7% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 6.5%±1.6 pts | 9.5% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.8%±0.7 pts | 2.4% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Marion County earn?
Half of Marion County's 7,664 households earn less than $48,619 a year (±$3,028), against $60,773 in Arkansas. In 2015-2019 it was $45,190 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 18.0% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Marion County | Arkansas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $48,619±$3,028 | $60,773 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $65,215±$5,953 | $84,759 | – |
| Per capita income | $28,435±$2,497 | $34,225 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 18.0%±2.7 pts | 16.0% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 26.2%±6.4 pts | 21.1% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 11.1%±2.8 pts | 10.2% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 86.8%±3.1 pts | 86.7% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Marion County?
Owners occupy 81.3% of Marion County's occupied homes and renters 18.7%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $163,300 by its owner (±$9,374). The median renter pays $795 a month including utilities, and 28.1% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Marion County | Arkansas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $163,300±$9,374 | $188,000 | +$14,755 |
| Median gross rent | $795±$41 | $947 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 28.1%±6.6 pts | 35.9% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,060±$69 | $1,345 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 81.3%±2.8 pts | 66.4% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 9,749±31 | 1,394,673 | +259 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.1%±1.0 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 7.7%±4.5 pts | 6.4% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 76.5%±2.5 pts | 70.0% | – |
| Mobile homes | 17.0%±2.3 pts | 11.0% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.8%±0.6 pts | 2.1% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 5.2%±1.6 pts | 4.1% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Marion County building?
Builders took permits for 190 new housing units across Marion County in 2025 (190 single-family), 10.8 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Marion County get to work?
74.4% of Marion County's workers drive alone and 8.2% work from home. The average trip to work takes 26.0 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 4.9%.
| Measure | Marion County | Arkansas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 44.8%±3.0 pts | 58.4% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.9%±1.5 pts | 4.9% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 74.4%±5.0 pts | 78.9% | – |
| Carpooled | 14.3%±3.7 pts | 9.4% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.5%±0.6 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Walked | 2.2%±1.4 pts | 1.4% | – |
| Worked from home | 8.2%±2.5 pts | 8.8% | no clear change |
| Mean travel time to work | 26.0 min±2.5 | 22.5 min | +4.4 min |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What are Marion County's census tracts?
Marion County is divided into 5 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $39,581 (Tract 9603.01) to $60,296 (Tract 9601).
| Tract 960105089960100 | 4,301±491 | $60,296 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9602.0105089960201 | 3,518±411 | $46,579 |
| Tract 9602.0205089960202 | 3,765±351 | $43,203 |
| Tract 9603.0105089960301 | 2,421±375 | $39,581 |
| Tract 9603.0205089960302 | 3,223±343 | $43,884 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Marion County compare with Arkansas's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 42nd of 75 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 9th of 75 |
| Residents per square mile | 35th of 75 |
| Median household income | 51st of 75 |
| Median home value | 21st of 75 |
| Median gross rent | 27th of 75 |
| Poverty rate | 40th of 75 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 54th of 75 |
| Median age | 1st of 75 |
Source: PlainCities ranks from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
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Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Marion County are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' school search.