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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.
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.
In 2000, Marion had a median family income of $35,463.
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.
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.
In Marion, 95% of commuters drive to work.
Comparing Marion to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in North Carolina (State):
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| Short Commute Times | | |
| Walking and Biking to Work | | |
| Working at Home | | |
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| Low Violent Crime | | |
| Low Property Crime | | |
 | Marion Colleges Marion colleges and trade schools. |
 | Marion Hotels & Travel Marion hotels, landmarks, tourism, transportation. |
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