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Marion County – Industry Affiliation

Picture of valves The array of different industries in a county significantly impacts its economy in various ways, contributing to economic stability, growth, and resilience. Here are some key effects:

  1. Economic Stability and Resilience
    • Diversification Reduces Risk: A county with a diverse range of industries is less vulnerable to economic shocks. If one industry faces a downturn, others can help stabilize the economy.
    • Resilience to Market Fluctuations: Different industries often respond differently to market conditions. For example, while manufacturing might decline during a recession, healthcare or education might remain stable.

  2. Job Creation and Employment
    • Variety of Employment Opportunounties: A mix of industries provides a wide range of job opportunounties, catering to different skill sets and education levels.
    • Reduced Unemployment: Diversification helps maintain lower unemployment rates, as job losses in one sector can be offset by gains in another.

  3. Innovation and Competitiveness
    • Cross-Industry Collaboration: Different industries can foster innovation through collaboration. For example, technology companies working with healthcare providers can lead to advancements in medical technology.
    • Attracting Talent: A diverse industrial base attracts a skilled workforce, enhancing the county's competitiveness and ability to innovate.

  4. Economic Growth and Development
    • Increased GDP: A variety of industries contribute to the county's Gross Domestic Product (GDP), driving overall economic growth.
    • Infrastructure Development: The presence of multiple industries often leads to better infrastructure, such as transportation, utilounties, and communication networks, which further supports economic activounties.

  5. Tax Revenue and Public Services
    • Higher Tax Revenue: A diverse industrial base generates more tax revenue from different sources, including corporate taxes, income taxes, and sales taxes.
    • Funding for Public Services: Increased tax revenue allows the county to invest in public services like education, healthcare, and public safety, improving the quality of life for residents.

  6. Attracting Investment
    • Investor Confidence: A diversified economy is more attractive to investors, as it reduces the risk associated with economic downturns in any single industry.
    • Foreign Direct Investment (FDI): Counties with a variety of industries are more likely to attract FDI, which can further boost economic growth.

  7. Quality of Life
    • Variety of Goods and Services: A diverse economy ensures a wide range of goods and services are available to residents, improving their quality of life.
    • Cultural and Social Benefits: Different industries often bring cultural and social diversity, enriching the county's cultural landscape and community life.

  8. Environmental Impact
    • Sustainable Practices: A mix of industries can promote sustainable practices, as different sectors may adopt varying approaches to environmental responsibility.
    • Balanced Resource Use: Diversification can lead to more balanced use of natural resources, reducing the environmental footprint of the county.

  9. Global Connectivity
    • Trade and Export Opportunounties: A diverse industrial base enhances a county's ability to engage in international trade, exporting a variety of goods and services.
    • Global Networks: Different industries often have global networks, increasing the county's connectivity and integration into the global economy.

In summary, the presence of a diverse array of industries in a county fosters economic stability, growth, and resilience, while also enhancing the quality of life for its residents and attracting investment and talent. This diversification is crucial for sustainable long-term economic development.

A diversification score measures the diversity of the industries in the county. As the value appoaches 100, industry diversity decreases and therefore increasing the risk of economic failure for the county should those limited industries befall a calamity. The industry diversification score for this county is:

12.64

Most common industry excluding Educational Services is:

Manufacturing

 
DescriptionEm­ployed
16 and
Over
Agri­culture/
Mining/
Con­struction
Manufac­turing Whole­sale/
Retail
Transpor­tation Infor­mation Finance/
Insu­rance/
Real Estate
Profes­sional
Services
Manage­ment
Services
Adminis­trative/
Waste Services
Educa­tional
Services
Enter­tainment
Services
Other
Profes­sional
Services
Public
Adminis­tration

Marion County3,17238461247115779109730100593177194223
Georgia (in 000's)5,63444457676840812336048082741,179482262271
National (in 000's)170,84514,58316,94922,45210,0443,19011,49313,8472177,12439,93414,8428,0278,142
Sumter County13,1048921,8591,70161547452952107773,1641,189635748
Chattahoochee County4,8519234672531914230278068289847385709
Taylor County3,20438742434134725981070168726162212207
Talbot County2,382233335190160161089301926492378584
Schley County1,960278275220893715911218109464466588
Stewart County1,4111582011481720128180452988443116
Webster County1,042166798996944506126211714100
 
Per Cent to Total Employed 16 and OverDiversity
Index
 

Marion County12.6412.1119.2914.854.952.493.442.300.003.1518.695.586.127.03
Georgia11.027.8810.2213.647.242.186.388.510.154.8620.928.554.654.81
National11.778.549.9213.145.881.876.738.110.134.1723.378.694.704.77
Sumter County12.406.8114.1912.984.693.624.043.980.005.9324.159.074.855.71
Chattahoochee County12.291.907.1314.956.580.294.745.730.0014.0618.519.751.7514.62
Taylor County12.2512.0813.2310.6410.830.783.063.340.005.2422.665.066.626.46
Talbot County13.709.7814.067.986.720.674.533.900.008.0627.259.953.573.53
Schley County12.7614.1814.0311.224.541.898.115.710.925.5623.672.353.324.49
Stewart County12.3911.2014.2510.4912.190.009.071.280.003.1921.125.953.058.22
Webster County13.7415.937.588.549.210.864.220.480.005.8525.1411.231.349.60
 
Comparisons to State Norms % to Total >= 150% % to Total < 50% 

Marion County 153.57188.76108.8868.35114.3453.8527.030.0064.8489.3665.28131.50146.12
Georgia 100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00
National 108.2997.0696.3681.1885.72105.4395.2085.0685.76111.72101.64101.0299.05
Sumter County 86.35138.8095.1864.81166.0763.2746.700.00121.96115.41106.15104.19118.64
Chattahoochee County 24.0669.78109.5990.8013.2574.3167.310.00289.1688.48114.0737.67303.77
Taylor County 153.23129.4778.04149.5535.8247.9439.220.00107.85108.3059.15142.27134.28
Talbot County 124.09137.6058.4992.7530.8471.0645.860.00165.79130.23116.4076.7273.29
Schley County 179.93137.2782.3062.7086.67127.1467.12614.08114.38113.1527.4671.3093.32
Stewart County 142.05139.3776.91168.320.00142.1714.980.0065.60100.9569.6565.52170.87
Webster County 202.1074.1862.63127.2239.6566.185.640.00120.41120.18131.3628.89199.46
 
Comparisons to National Norms % to Total >= 150% % to Total < 50% 

Marion County 141.82194.49112.9984.19133.3951.0828.390.0075.6179.9864.23130.17147.51
Georgia 92.35103.03103.78123.18116.6594.85105.05117.56116.6189.5198.3998.99100.96
National 100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00
Sumter County 79.75143.0098.7879.83193.7360.0149.050.00142.21103.30104.44103.14119.77
Chattahoochee County 22.2271.90113.73111.8515.4670.4870.710.00337.1879.20112.2337.29306.67
Taylor County 141.50133.4080.99184.2241.7945.4741.200.00125.7596.9458.20140.83135.56
Talbot County 114.59141.7760.70114.2535.9767.4048.170.00193.32116.56114.5375.9573.99
Schley County 166.16141.4385.4177.24101.10120.5970.50721.93133.38101.2827.0170.5894.21
Stewart County 131.18143.5979.81207.340.00134.8515.740.0076.4990.3568.5264.86172.50
Webster County 186.6376.4264.99156.7146.2662.775.920.00140.40107.57129.2428.60201.37


Sources: STI: PopStats, Circa April 2025