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Marion, LA


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Marion, Louisiana

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.

The People and Families of Marion

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.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Marion had a median family income of $25,962.

Political Inclinations

Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Marion Housing

About 63% of housing units in Marion are owner-occupied. Many residents rent one-bedroom or studio apartments.

Commuting

In Marion, 95% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)		Top 3%trophyMarion Affordability of Property Taxes
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)		Top 12%Marion Public Transportation Use
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)		Top 14%Marion Affordability of Rents
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)		Top 14%Marion Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Marion, LA

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old109
Racial Diversity97
Female Share of the Population97
Senior Citizens46
Age of the Population35
Male Share of the Population24
Well-Paid Single Men14

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size63
Portion of People Married25

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults34
People Above Poverty26
Median Family Income13
People in Middle Class or Better12

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use910
Working at Home47
Walking and Biking to Work33
Short Commute Times33

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes105
Affordability of Rents97
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals99
Housing Recently Built87
Seasonal and Vacation Housing89
People Living Alone66
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