Marion County, SC is a small rural community located in the Pee Dee region of South Carolina. As of 2019, it has an estimated population of 29,585 people. The population density is 62 people per square mile, much lower than the US population density of 93 people per square mile.
Within Marion County are several local businesses such as the iconic country store, Elrod's Produce and Grocery; a variety of restaurants like China Wok and Bell Diner; and many service-oriented businesses like Marion Truck & Trailer Repair and Marion Auto Parts & Service.
The area also offers numerous year-round outdoor activities such as golfing at Lake View Country Club, fishing at Lake View Park or hunting with local organizations like National Wild Turkey Federation and Quail Forever. Additionally, there are various sporting events hosted in the area including youth and adult softball tournaments at Hillcrest Softball Complex or pickup basketball games on outdoor courts across town. All these options provide plenty of opportunities for folks to stay active while enjoying nature in beautiful Marion County.
The population in Marion County is 29,585. There are 61 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Marion County is 41.2, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Marion County is 2.7, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Marion County
- 33.9% are married
- 10.1% are divorced
- 21.3% are married with children
- 26.5% have children, but are single
Race in Marion County
- 38.8% are White
- 56.6% are Black
- 0.7% are Asian
- 0.5% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 2.7% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 0.8% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander