Marion County, FL

09/17/2025 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 09/17/2025 13:02

County Commission Confirms University of Florida's 2025 Population Estimates


At its Sept. 16 meeting, the Marion County Board of County Commissioners approved the preliminary annual population estimates for Marion County as of April 1, 2025, as provided by the University of Florida's Bureau of Economic and Business Research (BEBR).

In accordance with Florida Statute 186.901 and the University's contractual obligations with the Florida Legislature, BEBR issues population estimates each year, using the official April 1, 2020 Census counts as a baseline. These estimates help track population change in incorporated and unincorporated areas of Florida's counties.

For Marion County, BEBR reported continued growth across both unincorporated areas and county-wide totals:

Area 2020
Census 		2024
BEBR 		2025
BEBR 		Change
(2024-25) 		%
Change
Unincorporated 304,064 335,782 348,320 12,538 3.73%
Countywide 375,908 413,951 427,973 14,022 3.39%
The Marion County Growth Services team reviewed the preliminary figures and determined them to be reasonably correct. Following the county commission's approval, Marion County will notify BEBR of its confirmation.

For more information about Marion County's planning and growth management services, visit MarionFL.org/GrowthServices.

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