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Marion, Louisiana, in Union county, is 28 miles N of Monroe, Louisiana (center to center) and 200 miles SW of Memphis, Tennessee. The town has a population of 806.
In Marion, about 50% of adults are married. One thing visitors notice about Marion is the large number of young children, especially babies and pre-school kids. The town is known for its large population of single adults.
There is an unusually large share of women in Marion.
In 2000, Marion had a median family income of $25,962.
Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.
About 63% of housing units in Marion are owner-occupied. Many residents rent one-bedroom or studio apartments.
In Marion, 95% of commuters drive to work.
Marion strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Louisiana):
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| Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. Peers) | Top 3% |  |
| Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers) | Top 12% | |
| Affordability of Rents (vs. Peers) | Top 14% | |
| Racial Diversity (vs. Peers) | Top 14% | |
Comparing Marion to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Louisiana (State):
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