County profile · Mississippi
Marion County, MS market data
How Marion County compares with other counties for 56 business types: competitors, household spending, official counts and growth.
- Population, 2025
- 24,001
- −1.5% since 2020
- Households
- 9,122
- Median household income
- $45,110
- +40.6% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $122,800
- Jobs located here
- 8,594
- Highest market score
- 49
- Real estate agents and brokers, #1,072 of 2,176 scored counties
A site report maps the competitors on map listings around any address in Marion County by name and distance, and the households and spending within reach. Or open the report at the center of Marion County. Signed out, you see a blurred preview; on an account, each report is one action.
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What this means
Marion County has an estimated 24,001 people and 9,122 households. Population estimates put the population change in Marion County from 2020 to 2025 at −1.5%, against +3.1% for the U.S. Median household income in Marion County is $45,110, 44% below the U.S. median of $80,734. Against the 2015–2019 survey, the median rose 40.6%, before inflation.
Relative to the U.S., household spending in Marion County runs highest on vehicle insurance (an index of 128, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on memberships, classes and admissions (47).
Of the business types scored in Marion County, real estate agents and brokers (49), gyms and studios (49) and real estate businesses (46) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For real estate agents and brokers, that ranks #1,072 of 2,176 scored counties.
Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for grocery stores (2.6 times the U.S. rate) and lowest for real estate businesses (71% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Marion County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Marion County with other counties for that business type, from 0 to 100. Spending per listing divides a whole spending line (all vehicle repairs, all eating out) by one type’s listings: the demand for each competitor, not a business’s revenue. Compare it across markets with its index, where 100 is the U.S. figure for the same type; the real estate types, whose line is all housing costs, show the index only. How the score works.
| Business type | Score | Rank among counties | Listings | Per 10k households | Spending per listing | Spending per listing vs. U.S. (100) | Official establishments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Real estate agents and brokers | 49 | #1,072 of 2,176 | 7 | 7.7 | Index only | 304 | Under 3 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 49 | #1,080 of 2,088 | 5 | 5.5 | $851K | 129 | 3 |
| Real estate | 46 | #1,256 of 2,229 | 10 | 11.0 | Index only | 267 | Under 3 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | 45 | #1,037 of 1,771 | 6 | 6.6 | $1.8M | 110 | Under 3 |
| Insurance agencies | 43 | #1,353 of 2,272 | 15 | 16.4 | $1.5M | 121 | 11 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 38 | #1,345 of 1,889 | 5 | 5.5 | $5.3M | 129 | 6 |
| Home repair trades | 37 | #1,604 of 2,057 | 10 | 11.0 | $2.1M | 88 | 12 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 36 | #1,807 of 2,405 | 46 | 50.4 | $579K | 87 | 8 |
| Pet businesses | 33 | #1,792 of 2,200 | 12 | 13.2 | $516K | 59 | 3 |
| HVAC and plumbing | 31 | #1,467 of 1,707 | 5 | 5.5 | $4.3M | 90 | 9 |
| Pizza | 30 | #1,781 of 2,090 | 5 | 5.5 | $5.3M | 105 | 26 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 30 | #2,075 of 2,394 | 46 | 50.4 | $179K | 118 | 22 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 29 | #1,771 of 2,063 | 7 | 7.7 | $3.8M | 103 | 6 |
| Convenience stores | 28 | #1,848 of 2,261 | 10 | 11.0 | $4.7M | 60 | 3 |
| Grocery stores | 24 | #1,811 of 2,070 | 16 | 17.5 | $3M | 32 | 3 |
| Auto repair and car care | 24 | #2,195 of 2,401 | 42 | 46.0 | $186K | 69 | 13 |
| Auto repair shops | 23 | #2,197 of 2,378 | 25 | 27.4 | $312K | 70 | 10 |
| Gas stations | 21 | #2,200 of 2,358 | 20 | 21.9 | $1.3M | 55 | 22 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 21 | #2,262 of 2,405 | 80 | 87.7 | $333K | 90 | 42 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 20 | #1,819 of 1,886 | 10 | 11.0 | $824K | 84 | 7 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 20 | #2,079 of 2,210 | 25 | 27.4 | $559K | 63 | 6 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 19 | #2,236 of 2,402 | 33 | 36.2 | $1.4M | 42 | 6 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 18 | #1,985 of 2,087 | 21 | 23.0 | $665K | 52 | 6 |
| Hair salons | 17 | #2,259 of 2,339 | 18 | 19.7 | $361K | 84 | Under 3 |
| Spas and skin care | 16 | #1,728 of 1,769 | 8 | 8.8 | $812K | 93 | Under 3 |
| Nail salons | 15 | #1,269 of 1,328 | 5 | 5.5 | $1.3M | 78 | Under 3 |
| Car washes and detailing | 15 | #1,394 of 1,451 | 5 | 5.5 | $1.6M | 62 | Under 3 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 14 | #2,346 of 2,385 | 35 | 38.4 | $186K | 87 | Under 3 |
| Tire shops | 11 | #1,487 of 1,530 | 8 | 8.8 | $976K | 39 | Under 3 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 7 | #2,206 of 2,222 | 17 | 18.6 | $1.6M | 51 | 26 |
| Barbershops | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 4.4 | $1.6M | 86 | Under 3 |
| Funeral homes | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 4.4 | $346K | 51 | Under 3 |
| Physical therapy | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 4.4 | $2.1M | 86 | 7 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 4.4 | $2.1M | 116 | 8 |
| Gyms | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 3.3 | $1.4M | 109 | 3 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 3.3 | Index only | 99 | Under 3 |
| Pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 3.3 | $3.7M | 36 | Under 3 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 3.3 | $2.1M | 81 | Under 3 |
| Roofing and gutters | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 3.3 | $7.1M | 84 | Under 3 |
| Veterinarians | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 3.3 | $2.1M | 76 | 3 |
| Child care and preschools | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.2 | $1.3M | Too few | 5 |
| Chiropractors | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.2 | $4.1M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Collision repair and body shops | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.2 | $3.9M | Too few | 4 |
| Electricians | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.2 | $10.7M | Too few | 3 |
| House cleaning | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.2 | $5.5M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Laundromats | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.2 | $7M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.2 | $2.1M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Optometrists and eye care | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.2 | $4.1M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Pet stores | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.2 | $3.1M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Dry cleaners | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.1 | $14M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.1 | $11.1M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Oil change and quick lube | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.1 | $7.8M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Home inspectors | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Property management | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | 3 |
Household spending in Marion County
What households here spend in a year on each line, in total and per household, with the index against the U.S. average (100).
| Spending line | A year, all households | Per household | Index vs. U.S. (100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle maintenance and repairs | $7.8M | $856 | 89 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $26.2M | $2,877 | 111 |
| Food away from home | $26.6M | $2,920 | 72 |
| Groceries | $47.5M | $5,206 | 82 |
| Personal care products and services | $6.5M | $712 | 71 |
| Child care and other personal services | $2.6M | $283 | 49 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $4.3M | $467 | 47 |
| Medical and dental services | $8.2M | $904 | 70 |
| Pets | $6.2M | $679 | 75 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $14M | $1,531 | 75 |
| Vehicle insurance | $22.8M | $2,495 | 128 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $21.4M | $2,343 | 78 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $11.1M | $1,216 | 86 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $115.9M | $12,703 | 76 |
Household spending is estimated from the incomes of the households in each neighborhood, using what households at each income spent nationally in 2024, adjusted for the region. It counts what residents spend, wherever they spend it.
Population and households in Marion County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 24,001−1.5% since 2020
- Households
- 9,122
- Median age
- 40.9
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 77%
- Vehicles per household
- 1.9
- Land area
- 542 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 45
- Median household income
- $45,110+40.6% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $65,099
- Median home value
- $122,800
- Jobs located here
- 8,594
- Daytime population
- 24,296Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is Marion County, MS growing?
Population estimates put Marion County at 24,001 people in 2025, down 1.5% since 2020, against +3.1% for the U.S. It has 9,122 households. Median household income rose 40.6% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
How much do households in Marion County, MS spend?
Households in Marion County spend about $115.9M a year on rent and homeowner costs, $47.5M on groceries and $26.6M on food away from home. Set against the U.S., households in Marion County spend the most on vehicle insurance (an index of 128, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on memberships, classes and admissions (47).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Marion County, MS?
The highest Groundwork market scores in Marion County are for real estate agents and brokers (49), gyms and studios (49) and real estate businesses (46). Marion County ranks #1,072 of 2,176 scored counties for real estate agents and brokers.
How does Marion County, MS compare with the U.S.?
The median household income in Marion County is $45,110 a year, 44% below the U.S. median of $80,734. The population fell 1.5% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $122,800, against $332,700 for the U.S. For its number of households, Marion County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for grocery stores (2.6 times the U.S. rate) and the fewest for real estate businesses (71% below the U.S. rate).
What is the Groundwork market score?
The Groundwork market score runs from 0 to 100 and compares a market with others of its kind for one business type: states with states, metro areas with metro areas, small-town markets and counties with their own. It weighs household spending per competitor (35%), households per business with payroll (25%), population growth (20%) and spending power (20%), each ranked against those peers. A higher score means that, taken together, the market has more household spending and more households for each business already there, faster population growth and more spending per household than similar markets. It describes a market, not any one site or deal. 30 of the 56 business types have a score in Marion County, each ranked against other counties.
How can I see the market around a specific site?
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