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Marion, IL


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Marion, Illinois

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.

The People and Families of Marion

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.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Marion had a median family income of $39,275.

Political Inclinations

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.

Marion Housing

About 65% of housing units in Marion are owner-occupied.

Commuting

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.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)
Top 11%Marion Short Commute Times
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%Marion Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Marion, IL

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Senior Citizens99
Female Share of the Population89
Age of the Population88
Racial Diversity57
Children Under 5 Years Old44
Well-Paid Single Men43
Male Share of the Population32

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married42
Average Household Size21

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults47
People in Middle Class or Better43
People Above Poverty32
Median Family Income33

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times89
Working at Home44
Walking and Biking to Work45
Public Transportation Use24

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone99
Affordability of Rents97
Affordability of Property Taxes88
Housing Recently Built68
Seasonal and Vacation Housing57
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals47

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