Marion County, Alabama
Marion County: county in Alabama, United States
About
Marion County is a county located in the U.S. state of Alabama. As of the 2010 census, the population was 30,776 and a population density of 16 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 29,703 inhabitants. Its county seat is Hamilton. The county was created 208 years ago in 1818.
County Snapshot
Marion County at a glance
Marion County currently has 8 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
8
These counts use a stricter populated-place filter so the main lists stay focused on real city and town pages.
Alabama counties
67
Open related pagesLargest city
HamiltonPopulation 6,645
Top linked places
Quick Facts about Marion County
| Population | 29,703 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Alabama (United States) |
| Different from | Marion County, Marion County, Marion County, Marion County, Marion County, Marion County, Marion County, Marion County, Marion County, Marion County, Marion County, Marion County, Marion County, Marion County, Marion County, Marion County |
| Plate code | 49 |
| Area | 1926 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 0.2% |
| Land as percent of area | 99.8% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 34.1366,-87.8871 |
| Named for | Francis Marion |
| Capital | Hamilton |
| Establishment | February 13, 1818 |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 18:21:31 (18th April 2026) |
| Density | 15 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -3.61% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 63℉ Partly Cloudy 7-days weather |
Geography
Marion County is located at 34°8'12"N 87°53'14"W (34.1365500, -87.8871400). It has 7 neighbors: Fayette County, Franklin County, Lamar County, Walker County, Winston County, Itawamba County and Monroe County.
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The largest city of Marion County is Hamilton with a population of 6,645. Other cities include, Winfield population 4,559, Guin population 2,250, Hackleburg population 1,249 and Bear Creek population 1,047. See all Marion County cities & populated places.
Marion County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Marion County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Hamilton | 6,645 | City in Marion County, Alabama, United States |
| Winfield | 4,559 | City in Marion County, Alabama, United States |
| Guin | 2,250 | City in Marion County, Alabama, United States |
| Hackleburg | 1,249 | City in Marion County, Alabama, United States of America |
| Bear Creek | 1,047 | Town in Marion County, Alabama, USA |
| Brilliant | 862 | Town in Alabama |
| Glen Allen | 480 | Town in Alabama, USA |
| Gu-Win | 173 | Town in Alabama, United States |
Weather
Partly cloudy, with a low around 63. South wind 0 to 5 mph.
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Marion County
Official WebsiteDemographics
According to census records, the population of Marion County decreased by 3.61% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 30,776 | - | census |
| 2011 | 30,652 | -0.4% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 30,484 | -0.55% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 30,224 | -0.86% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 30,199 | -0.08% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 30,119 | -0.27% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 29,960 | -0.53% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 29,792 | -0.56% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 29,750 | -0.14% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 29,709 | -0.14% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 29,703 | -0.02% | estimation process |
People born in Marion County (5)
People born in Marion County, including politician Zadoc L. Weatherford, politician John H. Bankhead, United States Congressman from Texas George Washington Jones, .
More notable people
- Littleton W. Moore (American politician (1835-1911)) he was born in 25/03/1835
- Charles L. Pyron (Confederate Army officer) he was born in 01/01/1819
Other places with the same name (16)
- Marion County, Indiana county in Oregon, United States with a population of 966,183 people.
- Marion County, Florida county in Florida, United States with a population of 373,513 people.
- Marion County, Oregon county in Oregon, United States with a population of 349,204 people.
- Marion County, Ohio county in Ohio, United States with a population of 64,820 people.
- Marion County, West Virginia county in West Virginia, United States with a population of 55,962 people.
- Marion County, Illinois county in Illinois, United States with a population of 37,045 people.
- Marion County, Iowa county in Iowa, United States with a population of 33,168 people.
- Marion County, South Carolina county in South Carolina, United States with a population of 30,158 people.
- Marion County, Tennessee county in Tennessee, United States with a population of 28,924 people.
- Marion County, Missouri county in northeast Missouri, United States with a population of 28,423 people.
- Marion County, Mississippi county in Mississippi, United States with a population of 24,441 people.
- Marion County, Kentucky county in Kentucky, United States with a population of 19,314 people.
- Marion County, Arkansas county in Arkansas, United States with a population of 16,790 people.
- Marion County, Kansas county in Kansas, United States with a population of 11,652 people.
- Marion County, Texas county in Texas, United States with a population of 9,960 people.
- Marion County, Georgia county in Georgia, United States with a population of 8,516 people.
Alabama Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Jefferson County | 655,342 | County in Alabama, United States |
| Mobile County | 412,716 | County in Alabama, United States |
| Madison County | 379,453 | County in Alabama, United States |
| Baldwin County | 229,287 | County in Alabama, United States |
| Montgomery County | 224,639 | County in Alabama, United States |
| Shelby County | 221,428 | County in Alabama, United States |
| Tuscaloosa County | 210,758 | County in Alabama, United States |
| Birmingham | 206,950 | The most populous city in Alabama. |
| Huntsville | 202,964 | The second most populous city in Alabama. |
| Montgomery | 196,268 | The capital of Alabama. |
| Mobile | 187,746 | The second most populous city in Alabama. |
| Lee County | 166,831 | County in Alabama, United States |
| Morgan County | 119,883 | County in Alabama, United States |
| Calhoun County | 113,469 | County in Alabama, United States |
| Houston County | 106,580 | County in Alabama, United States |
| Tuscaloosa | 102,819 | The most populous city in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. |