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Marion, Arkansas, in Crittenden county, is 9 miles NW of Memphis, Tennessee. The city is considered part of the Memphis metropolitan area. Marion has a population of 8,901.
In Marion, about 63% of adults are married. One thing visitors notice about Marion is the large number of young children, especially babies and pre-school kids.
In 2000, Marion had a median family income of $50,853. Marion is regarded in the state as a city where many of the people are well-off. The city has a large middle class. Marion finds a smaller share of its people living in poverty than most places in the state. To its credit, the people in the city value education and a large proportion are college graduates.
In the 2004 election, George W. Bush was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Marion ($1,150). Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.
About 67% of housing units in Marion are owner-occupied. Housing in the city tends to be newer construction. People in Marion pay more in property taxes per residence than in most communities in the state.
In Marion, 99% 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.
Marion strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Arkansas):
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| Median Family Income (vs. State) | Top 4% |  |
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. State) | Top 4% | |
| College Educated Adults (vs. State) | Top 6% | |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. State) | Top 8% | |
| Low Rate of Poverty (vs. State) | Top 8% | |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. State) | Top 9% | |
| Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. Peers) | Top 16% | |
Comparing Marion to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Arkansas (State):
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| Short Commute Times | |  |
| Walking and Biking to Work | | |
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| People Living Alone | | |
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| Seasonal and Vacation Housing | | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Low Property Crime | | |
| Low Violent Crime | | |
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