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Marion, Illinois, in Williamson county, is 77 miles W of Evansville, Indiana (center to center) and 96 miles SE of St. Louis, Missouri. The city has a population of 16,035.
In Marion, about 52% of adults are married. A relatively large number of people in Marion live by themselves.
The city benefits from the stability of its large group of senior citizens.
In 2000, Marion had a median family income of $39,275.
In the 2004 election, George W. Bush was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Marion ($7,213). Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.
About 65% of housing units in Marion are owner-occupied.
In Marion, 96% 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.
Comparing Marion to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Illinois (State):
Ratings range from
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