Florida

Marion

375,908
2020 population
1850
first census record
18
census records

About Marion

Marion, Florida, first appears in the United States federal census in 1850, when it recorded a population of 3,338. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 375,908.

The county's recorded population has risen across the decades to its highest level in 2020.

On the ground today, 25 documented military engagements have been recorded within the county, among them Battle of Payne's Landing Area Skirmish (1835), Osceola Kills Agent Thompson — Start of Second Seminole War (1835), Second Seminole War — Fort King Attack on Thompson 1835, and 33 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census YearPopulationChart
2020375,908
2010331,298
2000258,916
1990194,833
1980122,488
197069,030
196051,616
195038,187
194031,243
193029,578
192023,968
191026,941
190024,403
189020,796
188013,046
187010,804
18608,609
18503,338
Source

Population data from the United States decennial census, U.S. Census Bureau (public domain).

Battles & engagements in Marion

Military engagements that took place in Marion, Florida.

Battle of Payne's Landing Area Skirmish (1835)
1835
Osceola Kills Agent Thompson — Start of Second Seminole War (1835)
1835
Second Seminole War — Fort King Attack on Thompson 1835
1835
Battle of Withlacoochee Dec 31 1835
1835
Killing of Agent Wiley Thompson
1835
Second Seminole War — Fort King Massacre
1835
Killing of Agent Thompson and Battle of Fort King
1835
Battle of Fort Drane (1836)
1836
Battle of Fort King 1836
1836
Jumper's Town Destroyed — Withlacoochee Cove (1836)
1836
Battle of Fort Drane
1836
Skirmish at Fort King
1836
Battle of Ouithlacoochy (Clinch's Plantation Fight)
1836
Battle of Ocklawaha River
1836
Battle of Fort Drane 1836
1836
Second Battle of Withlacoochee Mar 6 1836
1836
Battle of Welika Pond 1836
1836
Skirmish at Fort Drane Road
1836
Second Seminole War — Ocklawaha River Ambush
1836
Battle of Payne's Landing area 1836
1836
Battle of Wahoo Swamp (Second Seminole)
1836
Second Seminole War — Battle of Wahoo Swamp
1836
Battle of Camp Izard 1836
1836
Dickison's Silver Springs Raid
1864
Skirmish at Ocala FL
1864

Historic places in Marion

National Register of Historic Places listings in Marion, Florida.

Coca-Cola Bottling Plant
Ocala
Ocala Historic District
Ocala
Ayer, Thomas R., House
Oklawaha
East Hall
Ocala
McIntosh Historic District
McIntosh
Fort King Site
Ocala
Orange Springs Methodist Episcopal Church and Cemetery
Orange Springs
Mount Zion A.M.E. Church
Ocala
Marion Hotel
Ocala
Silver Springs
Silver Springs
Townsend, James W., House
Orange Springs
Fessenden Academy Historic District, Old
Ocala
Ocala Union Station
Ocala
Tuscawilla Park Historic District
Ocala
Armstrong House
Citra
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Frequently asked about Marion

When does Marion first appear in the US census?
Marion, Florida first appears in the federal census in 1850, with a recorded population of 3,338.
What is the population of Marion?
At the most recent federal census (2020), Marion had a recorded population of 375,908.
Were any battles fought in Marion?
25 documented military engagements took place in Marion, including Battle of Payne's Landing Area Skirmish (1835), Osceola Kills Agent Thompson — Start of Second Seminole War (1835), Second Seminole War — Fort King Attack on Thompson 1835.
How many historic places are in Marion?
33 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Marion, Florida.
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