Marion County
Marion County, Georgia
Buena Vista, GA 31803
Phone: (229) 649-2603
Fax: (229) 649-3702
In west-central GA, east of Columbus; organized Dec 14, 1827 from Lee and Muscogee counties. Name Origin: For Gen. Francis Marion (c. 1732-1795), SC soldier and legislator, known as "The Swamp Fox" for his tactics during the Revolutionary War
Area (sq mi):: 367.49 (land 367.00; water 0.49) Population per square mile: 19.70
Population 2005: 7,244 State rank: 143 Population change: 2000-20005 1.40%; 1990-2000 27.80% Population 2000: 7,144 (White 58.50%; Black or African American 34.10%; Hispanic or Latino 5.80%; Asian 0.20%; Other 5.00%). Foreign born: 5.00%. Median age: 35.20
Income 2000: per capita $14,044; median household $29,145; Population below poverty level: 22.40% Personal per capita income (2000-2003): $19,228-$22,008
Unemployment (2004): 5.00% Unemployment change (from 2000): -0.60% Median travel time to work: 34.40 minutes Working outside county of residence: 53.60%
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Marion County, Mississippi
Columbia, MS 39429
Phone: (601) 736-2691
Fax: (601) 444-0206
On the central southern border of MS, west of Hattiesburg; organized Dec 9, 1811 (prior to statehood) from Amite, Wayne, and Franklin counties. Name Origin: For Gen. Francis Marion (c.1732-95), SC soldier and legislator, known as "The Swamp Fox" for his tactics during the Revolutionary War
Area (sq mi):: 548.58 (land 542.34; water 6.24) Population per square mile: 46.50
Population 2005: 25,235 State rank: 39 Population change: 2000-20005 -1.40%; 1990-2000 0.20% Population 2000: 25,595 (White 66.70%; Black or African American 31.90%; Hispanic or Latino 0.60%; Asian 0.20%; Other 0.90%). Foreign born: 0.80%. Median age: 35.10
Income 2000: per capita $12,301; median household $24,555; Population below poverty level: 24.80% Personal per capita income (2000-2003): $17,067-$19,898
Unemployment (2004): 6.70% Unemployment change (from 2000): 1.40% Median travel time to work: 34.80 minutes Working outside county of residence: 29.20%
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Marion County, West Virginia
Fairmont, WV 26555
Phone: (304) 367-5440
Fax: (304) 367-5448
www.marioncountywv.com
In northern WV, southwest of Morgantown; organized Jan 14, 1842 from Harrison and Monongalia counties. Name Origin: For Gen. Francis Marion (c.1732-95), SC soldier and legislator, known as "The Swamp Fox" for his tactics during the Revolutionary War
Area (sq mi):: 311.49 (land 309.69; water 1.80) Population per square mile: 182.50
Population 2005: 56,509 State rank: 9 Population change: 2000-20005 -0.20%; 1990-2000 -1.10% Population 2000: 56,598 (White 94.50%; Black or African American 3.20%; Hispanic or Latino 0.70%; Asian 0.40%; Other 1.20%). Foreign born: 1.00%. Median age: 39.90
Income 2000: per capita $16,246; median household $28,626; Population below poverty level: 16.30% Personal per capita income (2000-2003): $22,441-$25,172
Unemployment (2004): 4.90% Unemployment change (from 2000): -0.50% Median travel time to work: 23.90 minutes Working outside county of residence: 32.00%
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Marion County, Alabama
Hamilton, AL 35570
Phone: (205) 921-7451
Fax: (205) 952-9851
www.sonet.net/marioncounty/
On northwestern border of AL, south of Florence; organized Dec 13, 1818 (prior to statehood) from Indian lands. Name Origin: For Gen. Francis Marion (c. 1732-95), SC soldier and legislator, known as "The Swamp Fox" for his tactics during the Revolutionary War
Area (sq mi):: 743.57 (land 741.41; water 2.16) Population per square mile: 40.70
Population 2005: 30,154 State rank: 37 Population change: 2000-20005 -3.40%; 1990-2000 4.60% Population 2000: 31,214 (White 94.10%; Black or African American 3.60%; Hispanic or Latino 1.20%; Asian 0.20%; Other 1.40%). Foreign born: 0.50%. Median age: 38.90
Income 2000: per capita $15,321; median household $27,475; Population below poverty level: 15.60% Personal per capita income (2000-2003): $18,514-$19,937
Unemployment (2004): 6.30% Unemployment change (from 2000): -4.20% Median travel time to work: 23.60 minutes Working outside county of residence: 30.00%
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Marion County, Indiana
Indianapolis, IN 46204
Phone: (317) 327-4740
Fax: (317) 327-3893
www.indygov.org/county
In central IN, southwest of Muncie; established Dec 31, 1821 from Ohio County. Name Origin: For Gen. Francis Marion (c.1732-95), SC soldier and legislator, known as "The Swamp Fox" for his tactics during the Revolutionary War
Area (sq mi):: 403.04 (land 396.25; water 6.79) Population per square mile: 2178.30
Population 2005: 863,133 State rank: 1 Population change: 2000-20005 0.30%; 1990-2000 7.90% Population 2000: 860,454 (White 68.90%; Black or African American 24.20%; Hispanic or Latino 3.90%; Asian 1.40%; Other 3.90%). Foreign born: 4.60%. Median age: 33.60
Income 2000: per capita $21,789; median household $40,421; Population below poverty level: 11.40% Personal per capita income (2000-2003): $30,685-$33,449
Unemployment (2004): 5.40% Unemployment change (from 2000): 1.60% Median travel time to work: 23.00 minutes Working outside county of residence: 13.30%
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Marion County, Tennessee
Jasper, TN 37347
Phone: (423) 942-2515
Fax: (423) 942-0815
www.marioncountychamber.com
On the southeastern border of TN, west of Chattanooga; organized Nov 20, 1817 from Western District (Indian lands). Name Origin: For Gen. Francis Marion (c.1732-95), SC soldier and legislator, known as "The Swamp Fox" for his tactics during the Revolutionary War
Area (sq mi):: 512.32 (land 498.36; water 13.96) Population per square mile: 55.70
Population 2005: 27,757 State rank: 53 Population change: 2000-20005 -0.10%; 1990-2000 11.70% Population 2000: 27,776 (White 93.90%; Black or African American 4.10%; Hispanic or Latino 0.70%; Asian 0.20%; Other 1.40%). Foreign born: 0.50%. Median age: 38.20
Income 2000: per capita $16,419; median household $31,419; Population below poverty level: 14.10% Personal per capita income (2000-2003): $21,848-$22,512
Unemployment (2004): 6.30% Unemployment change (from 2000): 1.20% Median travel time to work: 29.20 minutes Working outside county of residence: 52.40%
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Marion County, Texas
Jefferson, TX 75657
Phone: (903) 665-3971
Fax: (903) 665-8732
www.co.marion.tx.us
On the northeastern border of TX, north of Marshall; organized Feb 8, 1860 from Cass and Harrison counties. Name Origin: For Gen. Francis Marion (c.1732-95), SC soldier and legislator, known as "The Swamp Fox" for his tactics during the Revolutionary War
Area (sq mi):: 420.36 (land 381.21; water 39.15) Population per square mile: 28.70
Population 2005: 10,952 State rank: 162 Population change: 2000-20005 0.10%; 1990-2000 9.60% Population 2000: 10,941 (White 71.50%; Black or African American 23.90%; Hispanic or Latino 2.40%; Asian 0.20%; Other 3.10%). Foreign born: 0.90%. Median age: 43.30
Income 2000: per capita $14,535; median household $25,347; Population below poverty level: 22.40% Personal per capita income (2000-2003): $16,840-$18,242
Unemployment (2004): 6.30% Unemployment change (from 2000): -1.60% Median travel time to work: 32.90 minutes Working outside county of residence: 57.80%
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Marion County, Iowa
Knoxville, IA 50138
Phone: (641) 828-2207
Fax: (641) 828-7580
www.redrockarea.com
In south-central IA, southeast of Des Moines; established Jun 10, 1845 (prior to statehood) from Washington County. Name Origin: For Gen. Francis Marion (c. 1732-95), SC soldier and legislator, known as "The Swamp Fox" for his tactics during the Revolutionary War
Area (sq mi):: 570.53 (land 554.21; water 16.32) Population per square mile: 59.50
Population 2005: 32,984 State rank: 21 Population change: 2000-20005 2.90%; 1990-2000 6.80% Population 2000: 32,052 (White 96.90%; Black or African American 0.40%; Hispanic or Latino 0.80%; Asian 1.00%; Other 1.00%). Foreign born: 1.70%. Median age: 37.20
Income 2000: per capita $18,717; median household $42,401; Population below poverty level: 7.60% Personal per capita income (2000-2003): $26,439-$25,959
Unemployment (2004): 4.50% Unemployment change (from 2000): 1.20% Median travel time to work: 19.70 minutes Working outside county of residence: 20.70%
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Marion County, Kentucky
Lebanon, KY 40033
Phone: (270) 692-2651
Fax: (270) 692-9811
www.lebanonky.org
In west-central KY, southwest of Lexington; organized Jan 25, 1834 from Washington County. Name Origin: For Gen. Francis Marion (c.1732-95), SC soldier and legislator, known as "The Swamp Fox" for his tactics during the Revolutionary War
Area (sq mi):: 346.86 (land 346.39; water 0.47) Population per square mile: 54.70
Population 2005: 18,939 State rank: 58 Population change: 2000-20005 4.00%; 1990-2000 10.40% Population 2000: 18,212 (White 88.80%; Black or African American 9.10%; Hispanic or Latino 0.80%; Asian 0.40%; Other 1.30%). Foreign born: 1.20%. Median age: 35.40
Income 2000: per capita $14,472; median household $30,387; Population below poverty level: 18.60% Personal per capita income (2000-2003): $19,957-$22,624
Unemployment (2004): 4.90% Unemployment change (from 2000): -0.70% Median travel time to work: 24.40 minutes Working outside county of residence: 33.00%
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Marion County, Kansas
Marion, KS 66861
Phone: (620) 382-2185
Fax: (620) 382-3420
www.marioncoks.net
In central KS, north of Wichita; established Aug 25, 1855 (prior to statehood) from Chase County. Name Origin: For Gen. Francis Marion (c. 1732-95), SC soldier and legislator, known as "The Swamp Fox" for his tactics during the Revolutionary War
Area (sq mi):: 953.54 (land 943.11; water 10.43) Population per square mile: 13.70
Population 2005: 12,952 State rank: 37 Population change: 2000-20005 -3.10%; 1990-2000 3.70% Population 2000: 13,361 (White 96.00%; Black or African American 0.50%; Hispanic or Latino 1.90%; Asian 0.20%; Other 2.20%). Foreign born: 1.10%. Median age: 41.00
Income 2000: per capita $16,100; median household $34,500; Population below poverty level: 8.30% Personal per capita income (2000-2003): $19,518-$21,454
Unemployment (2004): 4.30% Unemployment change (from 2000): 1.70% Median travel time to work: 20.10 minutes Working outside county of residence: 32.10%
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Marion County, Ohio
Marion, OH 43302
Phone: (740) 223-4270
Fax: (740) 223-4279
www.co.marion.oh.us
In central OH, north of Columbus; organized Apr 1, 1820 from Crawford County. Name Origin: For Gen. Francis Marion (c. 1732-95), SC soldier and legislator, known as "The Swamp Fox" for his tactics in the Carolina swamps during the Revolutionary War
Area (sq mi):: 404.15 (land 403.84; water 0.30) Population per square mile: 163.30
Population 2005: 65,932 State rank: 38 Population change: 2000-20005 -0.40%; 1990-2000 3.00% Population 2000: 66,217 (White 91.50%; Black or African American 5.70%; Hispanic or Latino 1.10%; Asian 0.50%; Other 1.60%). Foreign born: 1.10%. Median age: 37.20
Income 2000: per capita $18,255; median household $38,709; Population below poverty level: 9.70% Personal per capita income (2000-2003): $22,530-$24,858
Unemployment (2004): 6.60% Unemployment change (from 2000): 2.20% Median travel time to work: 21.50 minutes Working outside county of residence: 22.10%
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Marion County, South Carolina
Marion, SC 29571
Phone: (843) 423-3904
Fax: (843) 423-8306
www.co.marion.sc.us
In east-central SC, east of Florence; organized as Liberty County in 1798; name changed 1800. Name Origin: For Gen. Francis Marion (c.1732-95), SC soldier and legislator, known as "The Swamp Fox" for his tactics during the Revolutionary War
Area (sq mi):: 494.09 (land 489.06; water 5.03) Population per square mile: 71.40
Population 2005: 34,904 State rank: 29 Population change: 2000-20005 -1.60%; 1990-2000 4.60% Population 2000: 35,466 (White 41.10%; Black or African American 56.30%; Hispanic or Latino 1.80%; Asian 0.30%; Other 1.70%). Foreign born: 1.40%. Median age: 35.10
Income 2000: per capita $13,878; median household $26,526; Population below poverty level: 23.20% Personal per capita income (2000-2003): $17,948-$20,048
Unemployment (2004): 13.60% Unemployment change (from 2000): -3.70% Median travel time to work: 24.70 minutes Working outside county of residence: 28.00%
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Marion County, Florida
Ocala, FL 34471
Phone: (352) 620-3307
Fax: (352) 620-3392
www.marioncountyfl.org
In north-central FL, south of Gainesville; organized Mar 14, 1844 (prior to statehood) from Alachua County. Name Origin: For Gen. Francis Marion (c. 1732-1795), SC soldier and legislator, known as "The Swamp Fox" for his tactics during the Revolutionary War
Area (sq mi):: 1663.01 (land 1578.86; water 84.15) Population per square mile: 192.20
Population 2005: 303,442 State rank: 17 Population change: 2000-20005 17.20%; 1990-2000 32.90% Population 2000: 258,916 (White 80.40%; Black or African American 11.50%; Hispanic or Latino 6.00%; Asian 0.70%; Other 3.50%). Foreign born: 5.20%. Median age: 43.80
Income 2000: per capita $17,848; median household $31,944; Population below poverty level: 13.10% Personal per capita income (2000-2003): $22,640-$23,512
Unemployment (2004): 4.60% Unemployment change (from 2000): -0.30% Median travel time to work: 25.80 minutes Working outside county of residence: 13.80%
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Marion County, Missouri
Palmyra, MO 63461
Phone: (573) 769-2549
Fax: (573) 769-4312
On the northeastern border of MO, north of Saint Louis; established Dec 14, 1822 from Ralls County. Name Origin: For Gen. Francis Marion (c. 1732-95), SC soldier and legislator, known as "The Swamp Fox" for his tactics in the Carolina swamps during the Revolutionary War
Area (sq mi):: 444.05 (land 438.07; water 5.97) Population per square mile: 64.80
Population 2005: 28,375 State rank: 40 Population change: 2000-20005 0.30%; 1990-2000 2.20% Population 2000: 28,289 (White 92.70%; Black or African American 4.60%; Hispanic or Latino 0.90%; Asian 0.30%; Other 1.90%). Foreign born: 0.80%. Median age: 37.10
Income 2000: per capita $16,964; median household $31,774; Population below poverty level: 12.10% Personal per capita income (2000-2003): $22,287-$24,069
Unemployment (2004): 5.70% Unemployment change (from 2000): 0.20% Median travel time to work: 16.70 minutes Working outside county of residence: 24.20%
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Marion County, Illinois
Salem, IL 62881
Phone: (618) 548-3400
Fax: (618) 548-2226
In south-central IL west of Olney; organized Jan 24, 1823 from Fayette and Jefferson counties. Name Origin: For Gen. Francis Marion (c. 1732-95), SC soldier and legislator, know as "The Swamp Fox" for his tactics during the Revolutionary War
Area (sq mi):: 575.71 (land 572.26; water 3.44) Population per square mile: 70.10
Population 2005: 40,144 State rank: 35 Population change: 2000-20005 -3.70%; 1990-2000 0.30% Population 2000: 41,691 (White 93.40%; Black or African American 3.80%; Hispanic or Latino 0.90%; Asian 0.60%; Other 1.50%). Foreign born: 0.80%. Median age: 38.40
Income 2000: per capita $17,235; median household $35,227; Population below poverty level: 11.30% Personal per capita income (2000-2003): $22,699-$23,920
Unemployment (2004): 8.60% Unemployment change (from 2000): -2.20% Median travel time to work: 19.80 minutes Working outside county of residence: 24.00%
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Marion County, Oregon
Salem, OR 97301
Phone: (503) 588-5225
Fax: (503) 373-4408
www.co.marion.or.us
In northwest OR, south of Portland; original county; organized as Champoick County Jul 5, 1843 (prior to statehood); name changed 1849. Name Origin: For Gen. Francis Marion (c. 1732-95), SC soldier and legislator, known as "The Swamp Fox" for his tactics during the Revolutionary War
Area (sq mi):: 1194.13 (land 1183.95; water 10.18) Population per square mile: 257.80
Population 2005: 305,265 State rank: 5 Population change: 2000-20005 7.20%; 1990-2000 24.70% Population 2000: 284,834 (White 76.50%; Black or African American 0.90%; Hispanic or Latino 17.10%; Asian 1.80%; Other 15.80%). Foreign born: 12.60%. Median age: 33.70
Income 2000: per capita $18,408; median household $40,314; Population below poverty level: 13.50% Personal per capita income (2000-2003): $24,439-$24,955
Unemployment (2004): 7.60% Unemployment change (from 2000): 1.20% Median travel time to work: 23.50 minutes Working outside county of residence: 19.90%
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Marion County, Arkansas
Yellville, AR 72687
Phone: (870) 449-6231
Fax: (870) 449-4979
On north-central border of AR; organized Nov 3, 1835 (prior to statehood) from Izard County. Name Origin: For Gen. Francis Marion (c. 1732-95), SC soldier and legislator, known as "The Swamp Fox" for his tactics during the Revolutionary War
Area (sq mi):: 640.35 (land 597.70; water 42.65) Population per square mile: 28.00
Population 2005: 16,735 State rank: 47 Population change: 2000-20005 3.70%; 1990-2000 34.50% Population 2000: 16,140 (White 96.90%; Black or African American 0.10%; Hispanic or Latino 0.80%; Asian 0.20%; Other 2.10%). Foreign born: 1.10%. Median age: 44.10
Income 2000: per capita $14,588; median household $26,737; Population below poverty level: 15.20% Personal per capita income (2000-2003): $17,071-$18,579
Unemployment (2004): 5.80% Unemployment change (from 2000): 0.20% Median travel time to work: 26.00 minutes Working outside county of residence: 39.40%
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