Marion County, Tennessee
Marion County: county in Tennessee, United States
About
Marion County is a county located in the U.S. state of Tennessee. As of the 2010 census, the population was 28,237 and a population density of 21 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 28,924 inhabitants. Its county seat is Jasper. The county was created 209 years ago in 1816.
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.
Tennessee counties
95
Open related pagesLargest city
JasperPopulation 3,412
Top linked places
Quick Facts about Marion County
| Population | 28,924 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Tennessee (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 |
| Area | 1327 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 2.8% |
| Land as percent of area | 97.2% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 35.1294,-85.6220 |
| Named for | Francis Marion |
| Capital | Jasper |
| Establishment | January 01, 1817 |
| Time Zone | Central Time Zone |
| Local time | 21:06:09 (18th April 2026) |
| Density | 22 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 2.38% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 83℉ Mostly Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Marion County is located at 35°7'46"N 85°37'19"W (35.1293500, -85.6220300). It has 6 neighbors: Jackson County, Dade County, Franklin County, Grundy County, Hamilton County and Sequatchie County.
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The largest city of Marion County is Jasper with a population of 3,412. Other cities include, South Pittsburg population 3,009, Whitwell population 1,719, Kimball population 1,453 and Powells Crossroads population 1,352. See all Marion County cities & populated places.
Marion County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Marion County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Jasper | 3,412 | Tennessee town |
| South Pittsburg | 3,009 | City in Marion County, Tennessee, United States |
| Whitwell | 1,719 | Human settlement in Marion County, Tennessee, United States of America |
| Kimball | 1,453 | Town in Tennessee, United States |
| Powells Crossroads | 1,352 | City in Marion County, Tennessee, United States of America |
| Monteagle | 1,238 | Town in Franklin County, Tennessee, United States |
| New Hope | 1,067 | City in Marion County, Tennessee, United States |
| Orme | 107 | Human settlement in Marion County, Tennessee, United States of America |
Weather
Mostly sunny, with a high near 83. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Marion County
Official Website- Jasper
Demographics
The population of Marion County increased by 2.38% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 28,237 | - | census |
| 2011 | 28,099 | -0.49% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 28,226 | 0.45% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 28,326 | 0.35% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 28,405 | 0.28% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 28,397 | -0.03% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 28,383 | -0.05% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 28,406 | 0.08% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 28,598 | 0.67% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 28,907 | 1.07% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 28,924 | 0.06% | estimation process |
People born in Marion County (3)
People born in Marion County, including politician George Gardenhire, general Edward D. Anderson, William J. Hale, .
More notable people
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, Alabama county in Alabama, United States with a population of 29,703 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.
Tennessee Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Shelby County | 936,017 | County in Tennessee, United States |
| Davidson County | 694,176 | County in Tennessee, United States |
| Nashville | 684,410 | The twenty-second most populous city in the United States and the center of the Nashville metropolitan area. |
| Memphis | 649,705 | The twenty-ninth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Memphis metropolitan area. |
| New South Memphis | 641,608 | This area of Memphis, situated in Shelby County at an elevation of 259 feet, is known for its rich musical heritage, particularly its influence on blues and rock and roll. |
| Knox County | 475,609 | County in Maine, United States |
| Hamilton County | 371,662 | County in Tennessee, United States |
| Rutherford County | 339,261 | County in North Carolina, United States |
| Williamson County | 245,348 | County in Tennessee, United States |
| Montgomery County | 214,251 | County in Tennessee, United States |
| Sumner County | 195,561 | County in Tennessee, United States |
| Knoxville | 190,223 | The most populous city in Tennessee. |
| Chattanooga | 184,742 | The fourth most populous city in Tennessee. |
| Clarksville | 161,247 | The second most populous city in Tennessee. |
| Sullivan County | 158,755 | County in New York, United States |
| Murfreesboro | 150,757 | The second most populous city in Tennessee. |