Marion County (North) PUMA, FL

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2024 Population

115,016

US Senator

Rick Scott

Republican Party

US Senator

Ashley Moody

Republican Party

2024 Poverty Rate

15.7%

6.31% 1-year decrease

2024 Median Household Income

$56,473

3.87% 1-year growth

2024 Median Property Value

$222,500

14% 1-year growth

2024 Employed Population

36,632

2.67% 1-year growth

About

9.74% of the households in Marion County (North) PUMA, FL reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

97.9% of the residents in Marion County (North) PUMA, FL are U.S. citizens.

In 2024, the median property value in Marion County (North) PUMA, FL was $222,500, and the homeownership rate was 85.4%.

Most people in Marion County (North) PUMA, FL N/A, and the average commute time was 31 minutes. The average car ownership in Marion County (North) PUMA, FL was 2 cars per household.

Marion County (North) PUMA, FL borders Alachua County (Outer) PUMA, FL, Bradford, Columbia, Dixie, Gilchrist, Levy, & Union Counties PUMA, FL, Citrus County PUMA, FL, Lake County (Northeast) PUMA, FL, Lake County (Northwest) PUMA, FL, Marion County (Central)--Ocala City PUMA, FL, Marion County (South Central) PUMA, FL, Putnam & St. Johns (South) Counties PUMA, FL, and Volusia County (Central & Northwest)--DeLand, DeBary Cities & Pierson Town PUMA, FL.

United States Florida

Population & Diversity

Marion County (North) PUMA, FL is home to a population of 115k people, from which 97.9% are citizens. As of 2024, 5.86% of Marion County (North) PUMA, FL residents were born outside of the country (6.74k people).

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary language in households in Marion County (North) PUMA, FL are Spanish (8,238 households), German (344 households), and Haitian (241 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

58,844

Women

51.1%

56,247

Men

48.9%

The resident population of United States in 2024 was 115,091 inhabitants, with 48.9% men, and 51.1% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in Marion County (North) PUMA, FL.

With the upper buttons you can add a filter by race.

Citizenship

97.9%

2024 Citizenship

97.8%

2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 97.9% of Marion County (North) PUMA, FL residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Marion County (North) PUMA, FL was 97.8%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Marion County (North) PUMA, FL compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
1,311 ± 884 people
Cuba
531 ± 564 people
Jamaica
473 ± 533 people

In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Marion County (North) PUMA, FL was Mexico, the natal country of 1,311 Marion County (North) PUMA, FL residents, followed by Cuba with 531 and Jamaica with 473.

Foreign-Born Population

5.86%

2024 Foreign-Born Population

6.74k people

5.74%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

6.44k people

As of 2024, 5.86% of Marion County (North) PUMA, FL residents (6.74k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Marion County (North) PUMA, FL was 5.74%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Marion County (North) PUMA, FL compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
8,238 households (7.48%)
German
344 households (0.312%)
Haitian
241 households (0.219%)

9.74% of the households in Marion County (North) PUMA, FL reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 22.3%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

In 2024, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Marion County (North) PUMA, FL was Spanish. 7.48% of the households in Marion County (North) PUMA, FL reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
5,348 ± 618
Gulf War (1990s)
1,241 ± 324
Gulf War (2001-)
1,206 ± 260

Marion County (North) PUMA, FL has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 4.31 times greater than any other conflict.

The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Marion County (North) PUMA, FL.

Health

88.2% of the population of Marion County (North) PUMA, FL has health coverage, with 26.4% on employee plans, 16.9% on Medicaid, 26% on Medicare, 16.4% on non-group plans, and 2.6% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Florida see 1,370 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,370 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1563 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 459 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.8% were men and 50.2% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,370 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Florida

Primary care physicians in Florida see an average of 1,370 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,370 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Florida in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 16.8% under 18 years, 13.3% between 18 and 34 years, 35.4% between 35 and 64 years, and 34.5% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.8% were men and 50.2% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

11.8%

Uninsured

26.4%

Employer Coverage

16.9%

Medicaid

26%

Medicare

16.4%

Non-Group

2.6%

Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Marion County (North) PUMA, FL declined by 11.9% from 13.4% to 11.8%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Marion County (North) PUMA, FL changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Economy

The economy of Marion County (North) PUMA, FL employs 36.6k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Marion County (North) PUMA, FL were Construction (3,335 people), Restaurants & Food Services (2,195 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (1,830 people), and the highest paying industries were Nondepository credit & related activities ($188,194), Health & personal care, except pharmacies & drug, retailers ($147,099), and Agencies, brokerages, and other insurance related activities ($132,337).

Males in Marion County (North) PUMA, FL have an average income that is 1.16 times higher than the average income of females, which is $54,945. The income inequality in Marion County (North) PUMA, FL (measured using the Gini index) is 0.461, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

17,797

Women

48.6%

18,835

Men

51.4%

The workforce of Marion County (North) PUMA, FL in 2024 was 36,632 people, with 48.6% woman, and 51.4% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Marion County (North) PUMA, FL.

With the upper buttons you can see the distribution of the average salary and add a filter by race.

Occupations

36.6k

2024 Value

2.67%

1 Year growth

± 2.67%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Marion County (North) PUMA, FL grew at a rate of 2.67%, from 35.7k employees to 36.6k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Marion County (North) PUMA, FL, are N/A. This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Marion County (North) PUMA, FL.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Florida.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Florida (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

Industries

Employment by Industries

36.6k

2024 Value

2.67%

1 Year growth

± 2.67%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Marion County (North) PUMA, FL grew at a rate of 2.67%, from 35.7k employees to 36.6k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Marion County (North) PUMA, FL, are Construction (3,335 people), Restaurants & Food Services (2,195 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (1,830 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Marion County (North) PUMA, FL, though some of these residents may live in Marion County (North) PUMA, FL and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$40,897

Median earning men ± $3,408

$34,149

Median earning women ± $2,041

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($73,125), Public Administration ($60,311), and Wholesale Trade ($52,500).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($51,596), Wholesale Trade ($51,484), and Information ($43,676).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

4.23%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 9.69M people employed in Florida. This represents a 4.23% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 12.6%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Florida.

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Florida went to Donald J. Trump with 56.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (43%), followed by Jill Stein (0.396%).

Rick Scott and Ashley Moody are the senators currently representing the state of Florida. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Florida is currently represented by 28 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Marion County (North) PUMA, FL. Showing the available data for Florida.

2024 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (56.1%)
Republican Party
Kamala Harris (43%)
Democratic Party
Jill Stein (0.396%)
Green Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Florida went to Donald J. Trump with 56.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (43%), followed by Jill Stein (0.396%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Florida for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Florida

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Rick Scott

Senator from Florida

Assumed office on January 8, 2019
Inauguration delayed in order to finish his term as Governor of Florida.

Ashley Moody

Senator from Florida

Assumed office on January 21, 2025
While elections for full class 3 terms will take place in 2028, Florida will hold a special election in 2026 to elect a senator to complete the remainder of Marco Rubio's term.

Rick Scott and Ashley Moody are the senators currently representing Florida.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Florida over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

Education

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2024, 1.51% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.991% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Marion County (North) PUMA, FL in 2024 were High School or Equivalent (35.4k), Some college (20.9k), and Secondary Education (12.9k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Marion County (North) PUMA, FL was $222,500 in 2024, which is 0.669 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $195,100 to $222,500, a 14% increase. The homeownership rate in Marion County (North) PUMA, FL is 85.4%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

People in Marion County (North) PUMA, FL have an average commute time of 31 minutes, and they N/A. Car ownership in Marion County (North) PUMA, FL is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$222,500

Median Property Value 2024

±$7,761

N/A

Median Property Taxes

±N/A

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Marion County (North) PUMA, FL the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Marion County (North) PUMA, FL compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

85.4%

Homeownership

2024

67.8%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2024

In 2024, 85.4% of the housing units in Marion County (North) PUMA, FL were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 84.1%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Marion County (North) PUMA, FL compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$56,473

Median Household Income

± $2,316

47.9k

Number of Households

± 1,940

In 2024, the median household income of the 47.9k households in Marion County (North) PUMA, FL grew to $56,473 from the previous year's value of $54,369.

The following chart displays the households in Marion County (North) PUMA, FL distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $60k - $75k range.

Wage Distribution

0.461

2024 Wage GINI in Marion County (North) PUMA, FL

0.449

2023 Wage GINI in Marion County (North) PUMA, FL

In 2024, the income inequality in Marion County (North) PUMA, FL was 0.461 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 2.66% growth from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Marion County (North) PUMA, FL was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Marion County (North) PUMA, FL in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Marion County (North) PUMA, FL across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commute Time

31 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Marion County (North) PUMA, FL have a longer commute time (31 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 3.44% of the workforce in Marion County (North) PUMA, FL have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Marion County (North) PUMA, FL compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Marion County (North) PUMA, FL distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Marion County (North) PUMA, FL have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

15.7% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Marion County (North) PUMA, FL (17.3k out of 110k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 55 - 64, followed by Females 65 - 74 and then Males 55 - 64.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Marion County (North) PUMA, FL is White, followed by Hispanic and Two Or More.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.