Marion County Demographics
Population Trend
Population Change by Decade
| Period | Population | Change | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1830 | 4,058 | — | — |
| 1840 | 5,847 | +1,789 | +44.1% |
| 1850 | 7,833 | +1,986 | +34.0% |
| 1860 | 11,182 | +3,349 | +42.8% |
| 1870 | 6,059 | -5,123 | -45.8% |
| 1880 | 9,364 | +3,305 | +54.5% |
| 1890 | 11,347 | +1,983 | +21.2% |
| 1900 | 14,494 | +3,147 | +27.7% |
| 1910 | 17,495 | +3,001 | +20.7% |
| 1920 | 22,008 | +4,513 | +25.8% |
| 1930 | 25,967 | +3,959 | +18.0% |
| 1940 | 28,776 | +2,809 | +10.8% |
| 1950 | 27,264 | -1,512 | -5.3% |
| 1960 | 21,837 | -5,427 | -19.9% |
| 1970 | 23,788 | +1,951 | +8.9% |
| 1980 | 30,041 | +6,253 | +26.3% |
| 1990 | 29,830 | -211 | -0.7% |
| 2000 | 31,214 | +1,384 | +4.6% |
| 2010 | 30,776 | -438 | -1.4% |
| 2020 | 29,341 | -1,435 | -4.7% |
| 2024 | 29,323 | -18 | -0.1% |
Cities & CDPs in Marion County
| # | Name | Population | Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hamilton | 6,944 | — |
| 2 | Winfield | 4,862 | — |
| 3 | Guin | 2,137 | -3.7% |
| 4 | Hackleburg | 1,448 | +64.0% |
| 5 | Bear Creek | 1,052 | +198.0% |
| 6 | Brilliant | 839 | -3.7% |
| 7 | Twin | 359 | -13.9% |
| 8 | Gu-Win | 142 | -46.6% |
Complete Population Data
| Year | Population | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1830 | 4,058 | Decennial Census |
| 1840 | 5,847 | Decennial Census |
| 1850 | 7,833 | Decennial Census |
| 1860 | 11,182 | Decennial Census |
| 1870 | 6,059 | Decennial Census |
| 1880 | 9,364 | Decennial Census |
| 1890 | 11,347 | Decennial Census |
| 1900 | 14,494 | Decennial Census |
| 1910 | 17,495 | Decennial Census |
| 1920 | 22,008 | Decennial Census |
| 1930 | 25,967 | Decennial Census |
| 1940 | 28,776 | Decennial Census |
| 1950 | 27,264 | Decennial Census |
| 1960 | 21,837 | Decennial Census |
| 1970 | 23,788 | Decennial Census |
| 1980 | 30,041 | Decennial Census |
| 1990 | 29,830 | Decennial Census |
| 2000 | 31,214 | Decennial Census |
| 2001 | 30,608 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2002 | 30,554 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2003 | 30,516 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2004 | 30,494 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2005 | 30,779 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2006 | 30,849 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2007 | 30,918 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2008 | 30,646 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2009 | 30,776 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2010 | 30,776 | Decennial Census |
| 2011 | 30,661 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2012 | 30,495 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2013 | 30,236 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2014 | 30,215 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2015 | 30,137 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2016 | 29,958 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2017 | 29,825 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2018 | 29,776 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2019 | 29,826 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2020 | 29,341 | Decennial Census |
| 2021 | 28,972 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2022 | 29,171 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2023 | 29,279 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2024 | 29,323 | Population Estimates Program |
Data Sources
- Population Estimates Program US Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (annual estimates)
- Decennial Census US Census Bureau Decennial Census (actual count every 10 years)