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Marion, Alabama

Marion, Alabama, in Perry county, is 42 miles S of Tuscaloosa, Alabama (center to center) and 186 miles SW of Atlanta, Georgia. The city has a population of 3,511.

The People and Families of Marion

In Marion, about 36% of adults are married. Marion is known for its large population of single adults.

There is an unusually large share of women in the city.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Marion had a median family income of $29,663.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 election, George W. Bush was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Marion ($300). Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Marion Housing

About 66% of housing units in Marion are owner-occupied. Homeowners in the city benefit from lower real estate taxes than most other cities in Alabama.

Commuting

In Marion, 93% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Marion strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Alabama):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)		Top 1%trophyMarion Affordability of Property Taxes
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)		Top 15%Marion Racial Diversity
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)		Top 17%Marion Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Marion, AL

Comparing Marion to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Alabama (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population1010
Racial Diversity98
Senior Citizens67
Children Under 5 Years Old55
Age of the Population11
Well-Paid Single Men12
Male Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size78
Portion of People Married12

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults78
Median Family Income23
People in Middle Class or Better12
People Above Poverty11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use77
Walking and Biking to Work68
Short Commute Times45
Working at Home35

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes1010
Affordability of Rents97
Seasonal and Vacation Housing89
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals78
Housing Recently Built73
People Living Alone55

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime12
Low Violent Crime11

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