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Marion County, Florida

Marion County: County in Florida, United States

About

Marion County is a county located in the U.S. state of Florida. As of the 2010 census, the population was 331,298 and a population density of 77 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 373,513 inhabitants. Its county seat is Ocala. The county was created 181 years ago in 1844.

Marion County, Florida is located in the central portion of the U.S. state of Florida. As of the 2020 census, the population was 375,908. Its county seat is Ocala. Marion County comprises the Ocala, FL Metropolitan Statistical Area. it includes part of Ocala National Forest, which also extends into three other counties. 

Marion County has a diverse economy that relies on agriculture and tourism as well as high-tech industries like aerospace engineering and information technology (IT). 

The county's largest employer is Lockheed Martin Space Systems with over 1,500 employees in three facilities located in Ocala and Melbourne. Other major employers include Taylor Hospitality Group (lodging), American Water (water treatment), Marion Technical College (education), Citrus Memorial Health System (health care), and The Villages retirement community (retirement).

Marion County locator map
Location of Marion County on Florida map.

Quick Facts about Marion County

Population :373,513 (2020)
Country :United States of America
State :Florida (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 :4307 km2
Water as percent of area :4.7%
Land as percent of area :95.3%
Named for :Francis Marion
Capital :Ocala
Establishment :March 03, 1844
Time Zone :America/New_York
Local time :07:18:14 (13th March 2026)
Density :87 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth :11.3% (2010-2020)
Ocala  FL  Courthouse  Marion County  South Side  06-26-2010 '2' image
Ocala FL Courthouse Marion County South Side 06-26-2010 '2'
Ocala  FL  Courthouse  Marion County  South Side  06-26-2010 '2' imageOcala FL Courthouse Marion County South Side 06-26-2010 '2' image

Geography

Marion County is located at 29°12'37"N 82°3'24"W (29.2102000, -82.0566800). It has 7 neighbors: Alachua County, Citrus County, Lake County, Levy County, Putnam County, Sumter County and Volusia County.

Marion County map

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The largest city of Marion County is Ocala with a population of 61,669. Other cities include, Silver Springs population 10,334, Citra population 5,732, Belleview population 5,208 and Dunnellon population 1,867. See all Marion County cities & populated places.

Marion County Populated Places

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Marion County.

City NamePopulationTitle
Ocala61,669The most populous city in Marion County, Florida.
Silver Springs10,334Unincorporated community in Florida
Silver Springs Shores6,539Census-designated place in Marion County, Florida
Citra5,732City in Florida, United States of America
Belleview5,208City in Florida
Dunnellon1,867City in Marion County, Florida, United States of America
Reddick564Town in Marion County, Florida, United States
McIntosh507City in Marion County, Florida, United States of America

    Official website of Marion County

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Neighbors

Marion County has 7 neighbours.

  • Alachua County county in Florida, United States
  • Citrus County county in Florida, United States
  • Lake County county in Florida, United States
  • Levy County county in Florida, United States of America
  • Putnam County county in Florida, United States
  • Sumter County county in Florida, United States of America
  • Volusia County county in Florida, United States of America

Administrative areas

  • Ocala

Demographics

The population of Marion County increased by 11.3% in 10 years.

Population by years (2010 - 2020)

YearPopulation% ChangeMethod
2010331,298-census
2011332,2860.3%estimation process
2012333,8730.48%estimation process
2013335,0830.36%estimation process
2014338,0050.86%estimation process
2015342,1821.22%estimation process
2016347,4691.52%estimation process
2017353,3391.66%estimation process
2018359,0621.59%estimation process
2019365,5791.78%estimation process
2020373,5132.12%estimation process

Alternate Unofficial Names for Marion County

Comitatul Marion, Comte de Marion, Comté de Marion, Condado de Marion, Condado han Marion, Contea di Marion, Hrabstwo Marion, Marion, Marion Comitatus, Marion Kun, Marion Kūn, Marion konderria, Marion megye, Marion srjan, Mariun, Mehrion, Merion, Okrug Marion, Quan Marion, Quận Marion, ma li ang xian, mari'ona ka'unti, marion jun, shhrstan marywn flwryda, Мариън, Меріон, Мэрион, Округ Марион, Մարիոն շրջան, شهرستان ماریون، فلوریدا, ماریون کاؤنٹی، فلوریڈا, مقاطعة ماريون, میرین کاؤنٹی, মারিওন কাউন্টি, マリオン郡, 馬里昂縣

People born in Marion County (3)

People born in Marion County, including Florida politician and United States Navy officer C. Farris Bryant, artist Enoch Bolles, model Willow Hand, .

List

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  • Marion County , Tennessee county in Tennessee, United States with a population of 28,924 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.

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Hillsborough County1,497,957County in New Hampshire, United States
Orange County1,404,396County in Florida, United States
Pinellas County976,802County in Florida, United States of America
Duval County966,728County in Florida, United States of America
Jacksonville920,570The thirteenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Jacksonville metropolitan area.
Lee County790,767County in Florida, United States
Polk County744,552County in Minnesota, United States
Brevard County608,459County in Florida, United States
Pasco County570,412County in Florida, United States of America
Volusia County561,497County in Florida, United States of America
Seminole County474,171County in Florida, United States of America
Miami471,525The most populous city in Florida, Miami is a major center for tourism, finance, and culture.
Sarasota County443,465County in Florida, United States of America

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