Marion, AR

Marion, Arkansas

Introduction to Marion, Arkansas

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.

Marion History

Marion is named after revolutionary war hero General Francis Marion. On March 5th 1896, it was incorporated. It is the county seat of Crittenden County, which was founded on October 22, 1825, and was named in honor of Robert Crittenden, first Secretary of the Arkansas Territory.

Marion and nearby Attractions

• Chucalissa Archeological Museum
• National Civil Rights Museum
• National Ornamental Metal Museum
• Hunt/Phelan House

Things To Do In Marion

The city of Marion has many museums including the Children’s Museum of Memphis, Memphis Brooke Museum of Art, and Pink Palace Museum. There are several parks in the city that offer a range of recreational facilities. Some of these parks are Meeman Shelby Forest State Park, Fuller State Park, and Lake Poinsett State Park. While in the city, one can also visit the many churches and libraries.

Marion Transportation

Memphis International Airport provides opportunities for air transportation.

Marion Higher Education

The residents can avail of higher education from the University of Memphis, South West Tennessee Community College-Union Campus, The University of Tennessee Health Science Center, and South West Tennessee Community College-Macon Campus.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
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%

Comparative Profile of Marion, AR

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

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Children Under 5 Years Old
Male Share of the Population
Racial Diversity
Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
Female Share of the Population
Age of the Population
Senior Citizens

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty
Median Family Income

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
Public Transportation Use
Working at Home

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Housing Recently Built
Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
People Living Alone
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Seasonal and Vacation Housing

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime

Marion Almanac

Marion Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Marion Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Nearby Cities and Towns

Marion High Schools (2004)

MARION HIGH SCHOOL
1 PATRIOT DRIVE
870-739-5130
Serves 709 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 22.9

Marion Colleges

(List of All Arkansas Colleges)

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