The Town FilesMarion County, Alabama
29,184 people. The median home is worth $106,600 (typical Alabama town: $161,250) and the median household earns $50,088.
Towns in Marion County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hamilton | 7,042 | $106,300 | $54,871 | 45.4 |
| Winfield | 4,845 | $165,500 | $49,688 | 49.3 |
People and housing
| Marion County | Typical Alabama town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $106,600 | $161,250 |
| Median rent | $630 | $834 |
| Median household income | $50,088 | $56,250 |
| Median age | 43.9 | 39.9 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 13.3% | 17.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 16.2% | 16.7% |
Jobs and pay
10,222 jobs in 2024, average pay $48,179 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 529 storm events in Marion County from 1996 to 2026, with 28 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Marion County has been included in 26 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| September 26, 2024 | Hurricane | EM-3618: Hurricane Helene |
| May 5, 2023 | Severe Storm | DR-4710: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Tornadoes |
| September 14, 2020 | Hurricane | EM-3545: Hurricane Sally |
| May 21, 2020 | Severe Storm | DR-4546: Severe Storms And Flooding |
| March 29, 2020 | Biological | DR-4503: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3472: Covid-19 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).