Population
The secret is out. Ocala/Marion County is a great place to live! According to The Nielsen Company, our community grew 30.8% from 2000 to 2011, with a projected growth of 9.9% over the next five years. The US population grew at a 10.4% rate during this time span, with a projected growth of 4.0% over the next five years. Individuals with diverse skill sets are discovering that Ocala/Marion County is Great for Life! The access to an available and skilled workforce also makes Ocala/Marion County Great for YOUR Business!
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Census Data and Projections
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1980+
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1990+
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2000+
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2010+
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2016++
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| Marion County | 122,488 | 194,835 | 258,916 | 331,298 | 372,165 |
| Ocala* | 37,170 | 42,045 | 45,943 | 56,315 | 63,023 |
| Belleview | 1,913 | 2,678 | 3,478 | 4,492 | 3,988 |
| Dunnellon | 1,427 | 1,639 | 1,898 | 1,733 | 2,276 |
| McIntosh | 404 | 411 | 453 | 452 | 481 |
| Reddick | 657 | 554 | 571 | 506 | 676 |
| Un-incorporated | 80,917 | 147,508 | 206,573 | 267,800 | 301,721 |
Sources: +U.S. Census Bureau * County Seat ++The Nielsen Company 2011
2010 Census and Estimated Population by Race
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Ethnic Diversity All Ages
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2010 Census | 2011 Estimates |
| White | 268,284 | 275,359 |
| African American | 40,828 | 39,964 |
| American Indian/Alaska Native | 1,309 | 1,540 |
| Asian | 4,407 | 4,860 |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander | 144 | 109 |
| Two or More Races | 6,814 | 7,486 |
| Some Other Race | 9,512 | 9,245 |
| Total Population | 331,298 | 338,563 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, The Nielsen Company 2011
2010 Population Breakdown by Hispanic or Latino Origin
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All Ages
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2010 Census |
| Hispanic or Latino Total: | 36,137 |
| Mexican | 7,995 |
| Puerto Rican | 15,221 |
| Cuban | 3,601 |
| All Other | 9,320 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau,
ethnic numbers included in County total population figures above
2010 Population Breakdown by Asian Origin
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All Ages
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2010 Census |
| Asian Total: | 4,407 |
| Asian Indian | 1,784 |
| Chinese | 534 |
| Filipino | 872 |
| Japanese | 156 |
| Korean | 309 |
| Vietnamese | 342 |
| Other Asian | 410 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau,
ethnic numbers included in County total population figures above
2010 Median Age and Sex Comparison
| Age | Male Population |
Female Population |
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0-19
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36,773
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34,814
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20-34
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23,573
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24,573
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35-54
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38,089
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42,157
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55-64
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20,864
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25,137
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65-84
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35,979
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39,937
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85 and over
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3,715
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5,687
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| Total |
158,993
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172,305
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau
2010 Population by Sex and Median Age
| Sex | Population | Median Age |
| Male | 158,993 | 46.0 |
| Female | 172,305 | 48.6 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau
Census Population Projections - Marion County
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2015
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2020
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2025
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2030
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2035
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| Low | 333,300 | 350,900 | 365,100 | 375,300 | 381,500 |
| Medium | 360,700 | 398,200 | 434,800 | 469,300 | 501,000 |
| High | 391,300 | 446,600 | 504,100 | 563,000 | 622,500 |
Source: 2010 Florida Statistical Abstract