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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.
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.
In 2000, Marion had a median family income of $29,663.
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.
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.
In Marion, 93% of commuters drive to work.
Comparing Marion to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Alabama (State):
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| Low Property Crime | | |
| Low Violent Crime | | |
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