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Marion, Ohio

Introduction to Marion, Ohio

Marion, Ohio, in Marion county, is 43 miles N of Columbus, Ohio. The city has a population of 35,318.

Marion History

The foundation of the present-day city of Marion was laid way back during the War of 1812 when a surveyor of General Harrison's company, Jacob Foos, found a spring and built a well in the area. It was named Jacob's Well. The town of Marion was founded in 1824.

Marion and nearby Attractions

  • Mount Gilead State Park
  • Harding Home
  • Marion County Historical Society Museum
  • Wyandot Popcorn Museum
  • Harding Home and Tomb
  • Sawyer Ludwig Park

Things To Do In Marion

Marion has been nicknamed the World's Popcorn Capital. The annual Marion Popcorn Festival is a popular attraction of this city, and is held every weekend after Labor Day. There are several other festivals and events which are held regularly in the city.

Marion Transportation

The Port Columbus International Airport offers regular flights.

Marion Higher Education

Ohio State University has a local campus in the city. The other colleges in and around the city include Marion Technical College, Otterbein College and Capital University.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)		Top 11%Marion Affordability of Property Taxes
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)		Top 13%Marion Racial Diversity
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)		Top 18%Marion Affordability of Rents
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)		Top 19%Marion Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Marion, OH

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population1010
Senior Citizens64
Children Under 5 Years Old66
Age of the Population64
Well-Paid Single Men46
Racial Diversity29
Female Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size45
Portion of People Married43

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty43
People in Middle Class or Better43
Median Family Income23
College Educated Adults13

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times88
Walking and Biking to Work79
Public Transportation Use38
Working at Home12

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes97
Affordability of Rents95
People Living Alone77
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals48
Seasonal and Vacation Housing23
Housing Recently Built13

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