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Marion, Indiana

Introduction to Marion, Indiana

Marion, Indiana, in Grant county, is 29 miles NW of Muncie, Indiana and 60 miles NE of Indianapolis, Indiana. The city has a population of 31,320.

Marion History

In 1831, David Branson and Martin Boots donated thirty acres of land each towards the creation of Marion. The land was located on the left bank of the Mississinewa River. It was named after General Francis Marion of South Carolina, who fought in the Revolutionary War. Marion developed rapidly and was declared the county seat of Grant County after its creation in 1831.

Marion and nearby Attractions

  • Mississinewa Battlefield
  • Marion Philharmonic Orchestra
  • Emily Flynn Home
  • Marion Plaza
  • Massey Creek
  • Sunnyacres Park

Things To Do In Marion

The annual "Mississinewa 1812" festival is a unique local event in which the residents of Grant County reenact the Battle of Mississinewa, that was fought in 1812 near this area. This event attracts people from across the United States and Canada.

Marion Transportation

The Delaware County Airport provides regular air transportation.

Marion Higher Education

Indiana Wesleyan University, Indiana Business College and CHT Academy are some of the local educational institutions of higher education.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 3%trophyMarion Racial Diversity
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyMarion Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Marion Affordability of Property Taxes
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 13%Marion Short Commute Times
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 14%Marion Public Transportation Use
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)
Top 17%Marion Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Marion, IN

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population99
Senior Citizens98
Age of the Population76
Racial Diversity610
Children Under 5 Years Old54
Well-Paid Single Women46
Well-Paid Single Men34
Male Share of the Population22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married31
Average Household Size22

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better32
People Above Poverty31
College Educated Adults27
Median Family Income23

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times910
Walking and Biking to Work89
Working at Home67
Public Transportation Use39

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents108
Affordability of Property Taxes106
People Living Alone99
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals710
Seasonal and Vacation Housing43
Housing Recently Built35

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