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Marked Tree, AR


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Marked Tree, Arkansas

Marked Tree, Arkansas, in Poinsett county, is 26 miles SE of Jonesboro, Arkansas (center to center) and 33 miles NW of Memphis, Tennessee. There are 2,800 residents in the city.

The People and Families of Marked Tree

In Marked Tree, about 46% of adults are married. People in Marked Tree are less likely to be married than people elsewhere.

Approximately 35% of Marked Tree is non-white. Diversity is a hallmark of the city.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Marked Tree had a median family income of $30,197.

Political Inclinations

More campaign money flowed to the Democratic party than to competing parties.

Marked Tree Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Marked Tree that were owner-occupied was 53%. Cheap apartment rents is one thing the city has going for it.

Commuting

In Marked Tree, 94% of commuters drive to work. It you are in Marked Tree, expect to drive to most places you want to go. There's not much public transportation here.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophyMarked Tree Affordability of Rents
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%Marked Tree Racial Diversity
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%Marked Tree Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Marked Tree, AR

Comparing Marked Tree 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 Diversity109
Female Share of the Population87
Senior Citizens88
Children Under 5 Years Old75
Age of the Population68
Male Share of the Population34
Well-Paid Single Men24

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size43
Portion of People Married22

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults34
Median Family Income24
People in Middle Class or Better12
People Above Poverty12

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times76
Working at Home79
Walking and Biking to Work22
Public Transportation Use22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents1010
Affordability of Property Taxes96
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals88
People Living Alone88
Housing Recently Built74
Seasonal and Vacation Housing34

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime68
Low Property Crime45
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