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Calion, AR


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Calion, Arkansas

Calion, Arkansas, in Union county, is 61 miles NW of Monroe, Louisiana (center to center) and 190 miles SW of Memphis, Tennessee. The city has a population of 516.

The People and Families of Calion

In Calion, about 50% of adults are married. Calion is known for its large population of single adults.

Approximately 34% of Calion is non-white. The city boasts a diverse population for Arkansas, with several racial groups well-represented among the population.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Calion had a median family income of $26,042.

Calion Housing

About 80% of housing units in Calion are owner-occupied. The city sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use. Homeowners in Calion benefit from lower real estate taxes than most other cities in Arkansas.

Commuting

In Calion, 94% of commuters drive to work. You'll want a car to get around in the city. Or at least you'll find that a great majority of people here drive everywhere.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%Calion Affordability of Property Taxes
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Calion Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Calion, AR

Comparing Calion to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Arkansas (State):

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Racial Diversity99
Children Under 5 Years Old86
Female Share of the Population76
Age of the Population79
Senior Citizens77
Male Share of the Population45
Well-Paid Single Women47
Well-Paid Single Men36

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size43
Portion of People Married23

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better13
People Above Poverty13
Median Family Income12
College Educated Adults11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times86
Walking and Biking to Work33
Public Transportation Use23
Working at Home11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing1010
Affordability of Property Taxes109
People Living Alone88
Affordability of Rents87
Housing Recently Built73
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals11
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