Marion County, Florida
Marion County is located in the northern portion of the U.S. state of Florida. As of the 2020 census, the population was 375,908. Its county seat is Ocala.
Marion County | |
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County | |
Marion County Courthouse in Ocala | |
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Flag Seal | |
Location within the U.S. state of Florida | |
Florida's location within the U.S. | |
| Coordinates: 29°13′N 82°04′W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Florida |
| Founded | March 14, 1844 |
| Named for | Francis Marion |
| Seat | Ocala |
| Largest city | Ocala |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1,663 sq mi (4,310 km2) |
| • Land | 1,585 sq mi (4,110 km2) |
| • Water | 78 sq mi (200 km2) 4.7% |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 375,908 |
| • Density | 237/sq mi (92/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| Congressional districts | 3rd, 6th |
| Website | www |
Marion County comprises the Ocala, FL Metropolitan Statistical Area. It includes part of Ocala National Forest, which also extends into three other counties.
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