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Marion, North Carolina

Marion, North Carolina, in McDowell county, is 31 miles E of Asheville, North Carolina (center to center) and 72 miles NW of Charlotte, North Carolina. The city has a population of 4,943.

The People and Families of Marion

In Marion, about 45% of adults are married. A relatively large number of people in Marion live by themselves. The city 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 $35,463.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 election, John Kerry was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Marion ($1,150). Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Marion Housing

About 58% of housing units in Marion are owner-occupied. Many residents rent one-bedroom or studio apartments. Homeowners in Marion benefit from lower real estate taxes than most other cities in North Carolina.

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 North Carolina):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)		Top 5%trophyMarion Affordability of Property Taxes
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)		Top 6%Marion Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Marion, NC

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Racial Diversity108
Female Share of the Population108
Senior Citizens89
Age of the Population88
Well-Paid Single Women65
Children Under 5 Years Old44
Well-Paid Single Men33
Male Share of the Population23

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size22
Portion of People Married23

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults75
Median Family Income34
People in Middle Class or Better34
People Above Poverty35

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use88
Short Commute Times76
Walking and Biking to Work65
Working at Home46

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Living Alone1010
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals99
Affordability of Property Taxes810
Affordability of Rents78
Seasonal and Vacation Housing67
Housing Recently Built41

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime12
Low Property Crime12

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