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Marion, KY


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Marion, Kentucky

Marion, Kentucky, in Crittenden county, is 52 miles SW of Evansville, Indiana (center to center) and 108 miles NW of Nashville, Tennessee. The city has a population of 3,196.

The People and Families of Marion

In Marion, about 51% 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.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Marion had a median family income of $33,980.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 election, George W. Bush was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Marion ($9,750). Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Marion Housing

About 67% of housing units in Marion are owner-occupied. Homeowners in the city benefit from lower real estate taxes than most other cities in Kentucky.

Commuting

In Marion, 96% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)		Top 9%Marion Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)		Top 14%Marion Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Marion, KY

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population109
Senior Citizens99
Age of the Population99
Racial Diversity65
Well-Paid Single Women56
Well-Paid Single Men34
Children Under 5 Years Old22
Male Share of the Population12

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married35
Average Household Size12

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults34
Median Family Income34
People in Middle Class or Better24
People Above Poverty23

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times77
Walking and Biking to Work66
Working at Home57
Public Transportation Use54

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Living Alone109
Affordability of Property Taxes1010
Affordability of Rents98
Housing Recently Built65
Seasonal and Vacation Housing68
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals65

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime87
Low Property Crime65
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