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Marion, Indiana, in Grant county, is 29 miles NW of Muncie, Indiana (center to center) and 60 miles NE of Indianapolis, Indiana. The city has a population of 31,320.
In Marion, about 44% of adults are married. A relatively large number of people in Marion live by themselves.
There is an unusually large share of women in the city. Marion benefits from the stability of its large group of senior citizens.
In 2000, Marion had a median family income of $37,717.
In the 2004 election, George W. Bush was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Marion ($13,480). Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.
About 62% of housing units in Marion are owner-occupied. Much of the housing in the city has been around for years.
In Marion, 89% of commuters drive to work. Commuting to work is generally easier in Marion than in most places of its size.
Marion strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Indiana):
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Racial Diversity (vs. State) | Top 3% |  |
| Affordability of Rents (vs. Peers) | Top 4% | |
| Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. Peers) | Top 6% | |
| Short Commute Times (vs. Peers) | Top 13% | |
| Public Transportation Use (vs. State) | Top 14% | |
| Walking and Biking to Work (vs. State) | Top 17% | |
Comparing Marion to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Indiana (State):
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| Children Under 5 Years Old |  |  |
| Well-Paid Single Women | | |
| Well-Paid Single Men |  | |
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| People in Middle Class or Better | | |
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| Short Commute Times | | |
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| Working at Home | | |
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| Affordability of Rents | | |
| Affordability of Property Taxes | | |
| People Living Alone | | |
| Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals | | |
| Seasonal and Vacation Housing | | |
| Housing Recently Built | | |
Detailed pages on related topics: Marion colleges • Marion travel • Marion apartments and mortgage.
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