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Marion County

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Marion County, Georgia
PO Box 481
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). Pop per sq mi: 19.70.
Pop 2005: 7,244. State rank: 143. Pop change: 2000-20005 1.40%; 1990-2000 27.80%. Pop 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; Pop below poverty level: 22.40%. *Personal per capita income 2000-2003: $19,228-$22,008.
Unemployment 2004: 5.00%. Change from 2000: -0.60%. Median travel time to work: 34.40 minutes. Working outside county of residence: 53.60%.

Cities with population over 10,000: None.


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Marion County, Mississippi
250 Broad St Suite 2
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). Pop per sq mi: 46.50.
Pop 2005: 25,235. State rank: 39. Pop change: 2000-20005 -1.40%; 1990-2000 0.20%. Pop 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; Pop below poverty level: 24.80%. *Personal per capita income 2000-2003: $17,067-$19,898.
Unemployment 2004: 6.70%. Change from 2000: 1.40%. Median travel time to work: 34.80 minutes. Working outside county of residence: 29.20%.

Cities with population over 10,000: None.


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Marion County, West Virginia
PO Box 1267
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). Pop per sq mi: 182.50.
Pop 2005: 56,509. State rank: 9. Pop change: 2000-20005 -0.20%; 1990-2000 -1.10%. Pop 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; Pop below poverty level: 16.30%. *Personal per capita income 2000-2003: $22,441-$25,172.
Unemployment 2004: 4.90%. Change from 2000: -0.50%. Median travel time to work: 23.90 minutes. Working outside county of residence: 32.00%.

Cities with population over 10,000:
  • Fairmont County seat (18,992)

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    Marion County, Alabama
    PO Box 1595
    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). Pop per sq mi: 40.70.
    Pop 2005: 30,154. State rank: 37. Pop change: 2000-20005 -3.40%; 1990-2000 4.60%. Pop 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; Pop below poverty level: 15.60%. *Personal per capita income 2000-2003: $18,514-$19,937.
    Unemployment 2004: 6.30%. Change from 2000: -4.20%. Median travel time to work: 23.60 minutes. Working outside county of residence: 30.00%.

    Cities with population over 10,000: None.


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    Marion County, Indiana
    200 E Washington St City County Bldg Rm W122
    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). Pop per sq mi: 2178.30.
    Pop 2005: 863,133. State rank: 1. Pop change: 2000-20005 0.30%; 1990-2000 7.90%. Pop 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; Pop below poverty level: 11.40%. *Personal per capita income 2000-2003: $30,685-$33,449.
    Unemployment 2004: 5.40%. Change from 2000: 1.60%. Median travel time to work: 23.00 minutes. Working outside county of residence: 13.30%.

    Cities with population over 10,000:
  • Indianapolis County seat (784,242)
  • Lawrence (40,878)
  • Beech Grove (14,236)
  • Speedway (12,570)

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    Marion County, Tennessee
    24 Courthouse Sq
    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). Pop per sq mi: 55.70.
    Pop 2005: 27,757. State rank: 53. Pop change: 2000-20005 -0.10%; 1990-2000 11.70%. Pop 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; Pop below poverty level: 14.10%. *Personal per capita income 2000-2003: $21,848-$22,512.
    Unemployment 2004: 6.30%. Change from 2000: 1.20%. Median travel time to work: 29.20 minutes. Working outside county of residence: 52.40%.

    Cities with population over 10,000: None.


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    Marion County, Texas
    PO Box 763
    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). Pop per sq mi: 28.70.
    Pop 2005: 10,952. State rank: 162. Pop change: 2000-20005 0.10%; 1990-2000 9.60%. Pop 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; Pop below poverty level: 22.40%. *Personal per capita income 2000-2003: $16,840-$18,242.
    Unemployment 2004: 6.30%. Change from 2000: -1.60%. Median travel time to work: 32.90 minutes. Working outside county of residence: 57.80%.

    Cities with population over 10,000: None.


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    Marion County, Iowa
    PO Box 497
    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). Pop per sq mi: 59.50.
    Pop 2005: 32,984. State rank: 21. Pop change: 2000-20005 2.90%; 1990-2000 6.80%. Pop 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; Pop below poverty level: 7.60%. *Personal per capita income 2000-2003: $26,439-$25,959.
    Unemployment 2004: 4.50%. Change from 2000: 1.20%. Median travel time to work: 19.70 minutes. Working outside county of residence: 20.70%.

    Cities with population over 10,000:
  • Pella (10,182)

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    Marion County, Kentucky
    120 W Main St Suite 3
    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). Pop per sq mi: 54.70.
    Pop 2005: 18,939. State rank: 58. Pop change: 2000-20005 4.00%; 1990-2000 10.40%. Pop 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; Pop below poverty level: 18.60%. *Personal per capita income 2000-2003: $19,957-$22,624.
    Unemployment 2004: 4.90%. Change from 2000: -0.70%. Median travel time to work: 24.40 minutes. Working outside county of residence: 33.00%.

    Cities with population over 10,000: None.


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    Marion County, Kansas
    200 S 3rd Courthouse Sq
    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). Pop per sq mi: 13.70.
    Pop 2005: 12,952. State rank: 37. Pop change: 2000-20005 -3.10%; 1990-2000 3.70%. Pop 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; Pop below poverty level: 8.30%. *Personal per capita income 2000-2003: $19,518-$21,454.
    Unemployment 2004: 4.30%. Change from 2000: 1.70%. Median travel time to work: 20.10 minutes. Working outside county of residence: 32.10%.

    Cities with population over 10,000: None.


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    Marion County, Ohio
    100 N Main St
    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). Pop per sq mi: 163.30.
    Pop 2005: 65,932. State rank: 38. Pop change: 2000-20005 -0.40%; 1990-2000 3.00%. Pop 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; Pop below poverty level: 9.70%. *Personal per capita income 2000-2003: $22,530-$24,858.
    Unemployment 2004: 6.60%. Change from 2000: 2.20%. Median travel time to work: 21.50 minutes. Working outside county of residence: 22.10%.

    Cities with population over 10,000:
  • Marion County seat (37,136)

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    Marion County, South Carolina
    PO Box 183
    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). Pop per sq mi: 71.40.
    Pop 2005: 34,904. State rank: 29. Pop change: 2000-20005 -1.60%; 1990-2000 4.60%. Pop 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; Pop below poverty level: 23.20%. *Personal per capita income 2000-2003: $17,948-$20,048.
    Unemployment 2004: 13.60%. Change from 2000: -3.70%. Median travel time to work: 24.70 minutes. Working outside county of residence: 28.00%.

    Cities with population over 10,000: None.


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    Marion County, Florida
    601 SE 25th Ave
    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). Pop per sq mi: 192.20.
    Pop 2005: 303,442. State rank: 17. Pop change: 2000-20005 17.20%; 1990-2000 32.90%. Pop 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; Pop below poverty level: 13.10%. *Personal per capita income 2000-2003: $22,640-$23,512.
    Unemployment 2004: 4.60%. Change from 2000: -0.30%. Median travel time to work: 25.80 minutes. Working outside county of residence: 13.80%.

    Cities with population over 10,000:
  • Ocala County seat (48,901)

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    Marion County, Missouri
    100 S Main St
    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). Pop per sq mi: 64.80.
    Pop 2005: 28,375. State rank: 40. Pop change: 2000-20005 0.30%; 1990-2000 2.20%. Pop 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; Pop below poverty level: 12.10%. *Personal per capita income 2000-2003: $22,287-$24,069.
    Unemployment 2004: 5.70%. Change from 2000: 0.20%. Median travel time to work: 16.70 minutes. Working outside county of residence: 24.20%.

    Cities with population over 10,000:
  • Hannibal (17,719)

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    Marion County, Illinois
    PO Box 637
    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). Pop per sq mi: 70.10.
    Pop 2005: 40,144. State rank: 35. Pop change: 2000-20005 -3.70%; 1990-2000 0.30%. Pop 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; Pop below poverty level: 11.30%. *Personal per capita income 2000-2003: $22,699-$23,920.
    Unemployment 2004: 8.60%. Change from 2000: -2.20%. Median travel time to work: 19.80 minutes. Working outside county of residence: 24.00%.

    Cities with population over 10,000:
  • Centralia (13,775)

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    Marion County, Oregon
    100 High St NE Rm 1331
    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). Pop per sq mi: 257.80.
    Pop 2005: 305,265. State rank: 5. Pop change: 2000-20005 7.20%; 1990-2000 24.70%. Pop 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; Pop below poverty level: 13.50%. *Personal per capita income 2000-2003: $24,439-$24,955.
    Unemployment 2004: 7.60%. Change from 2000: 1.20%. Median travel time to work: 23.50 minutes. Working outside county of residence: 19.90%.

    Cities with population over 10,000:
  • Salem County seat (146,120)
  • Keizer (34,414)
  • Woodburn (22,147)

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    Marion County, Arkansas
    PO Box 545
    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). Pop per sq mi: 28.00.
    Pop 2005: 16,735. State rank: 47. Pop change: 2000-20005 3.70%; 1990-2000 34.50%. Pop 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; Pop below poverty level: 15.20%. *Personal per capita income 2000-2003: $17,071-$18,579.
    Unemployment 2004: 5.80%. Change from 2000: 0.20%. Median travel time to work: 26.00 minutes. Working outside county of residence: 39.40%.

    Cities with population over 10,000: None.


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