Marion County is a county located in the U.S. state of Florida. As of the most recent data available, the county has a population of approximately 258,916 people, with a population density of about 163.97 persons per square mile.
The county spans a total land area of 1,579.00 square miles (4,090.00 square kilometers). The administrative center and county seat is Ocala, which often serves as a hub for local governance and services. The largest city within the county by population is Ocala.
Geographically, Marion County experiences varied elevations, with its highest point at Fellowship 178 ft and its lowest point at Dunnellon 50 ft. The region operates in the UTC-5.