More about Marion Marion is a city located in Marion County, South Carolina. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 7,042. It is the county seat of Marion County6. Marion Demographics As of the census2 of 2000, there are 7,042 people, 2,765 households, and 1,913 families residing in the city. The population density is 627.9/km² (1,627.5/mi²). There are 3,081 housing units at an average density of 274.7/km² (712.0/mi²). The racial makeup of the city is 32.14% White, 66.22% African American, 0.14% Native American, 0.40% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.40% from other races, and 0.71% from two or more races. 1.02% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race. There are 2,765 households out of which 31.5% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 34.9% are married couples living together, 30.0% have a female householder with no husband present, and 30.8% are non-families. 28.0% of all households are made up of individuals and 12.7% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.54 and the average family size is 3.11. In the city the population is spread out with 29.2% under the age of 18, 9.5% from 18 to 24, 24.9% from 25 to 44, 21.5% from 45 to 64, and 14.9% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 35 years. For every 100 females there are 76.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 69.6 males. The median income for a household in the city is $24,265, and the median income for a family is $31,844. Males have a median income of $26,917 versus $21,667 for females. The per capita income for the city is $16,551. 27.4% of the population and 23.1% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 38.8% of those under the age of 18 and 24.0% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line. Through 6 Pm...Mostly clear. Northwest winds around 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. Tonight...Clear. Lows in the lower 20s. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph...Becoming north around 5 mph after midnight. Wind chill values as low as 18. Saturday...Sunny. Highs in the mid 40s. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph. Wind chill values as low as 17 in the morning. Saturday Night...Mostly clear in the evening...Then becoming partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 20s. Northwest winds around 5 mph in the evening...Becoming light and variable. Sunday...Clear. Highs in the lower 50s. Lows in the lower 30s. Southwest winds around 5 mph. Sunday Night...Clear. Highs in the lower 50s. Lows in the lower 30s. Southwest winds around 5 mph. Monday...Sunny in the morning...Then becoming partly cloudy. Highs in the lower 60s. Monday Night...Mostly cloudy. Lows around 40. Tuesday...Partly cloudy in the morning...Then clearing. Highs in the upper 50s. Tuesday Night...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 30s. Highs in the mid 50s. Wednesday...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 30s. Highs in the mid 50s. Wednesday Night...Clear. Lows in the lower 30s. Thanksgiving Day...Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 50s. Thursday Night...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 30s. Highs in the upper 50s. Friday...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 30s. Highs in the upper 50s. Powered by HAMweather Copyright © 2003 HAMweather, LLC, all rights reserved.

