Marion City, South Carolina
As of the census of 2000, there were 7042 people in the city, organized into 2765 households, and 1913 families residing in the city. The population density was 1627.5 people per square mile (628.38/kmē), giving it the 41st most densely populated city among the South Carolina. There were 3081 housing units at an average density of 711.5 per square mile (274.71/kmē). The average household size was 2.54 people, and the average family size was 3.11 people. In the city the population is diverse age-wise, 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 were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 76.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 69.6 males. The median age is 34.8 years, The median age of males and females living in Marion City was 31.4 and 37 years respectively. The racial makeup of the city was 2263 White, 4663 Black or African American, 10 American Indian, 28 Asian, Native Hawaiian, 50 from two or more races and 28 Ohter races.
The median income for a household in the city was $24265, it would be the 64th lowest city by median household income in the U.S. state of South Carolina. The median income for a family in the city was $31844, it is 82nd poorest city by median family income in South Carolina. The per capita income for the city was $16551, it is the 158th wealthiest city in terms of per capita income. The median income is $19443, Males had a median income of $23468 versus $14711 for females.
In 2000, 2033 pupils and students, of which 1065 are male and 968 are female, 28.87% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, total enrollment of student are in, 178 nursery or pri school, 193 kindergarten, 916 elementary school, 488 high school and 258 College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 7042 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 7037 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 7043 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 6995 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 6996 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 6974 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 6955 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 6913 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 6840 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 6808 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 6801 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 112 | 66 | 178 |
| Kindergarten | 103 | 90 | 193 |
| Elementary school | 465 | 451 | 916 |
| High school | 291 | 197 | 488 |
| College or graduate school | 94 | 164 | 258 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marion city, South Carolina | $24265 | $31844 | $16551 |
| Marion County, South Carolina | $26526 | $32932 | $13878 |
| South Carolina, United States | $37082 | $44227 | $18795 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |