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Marion, OH


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Marion, Ohio

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

The People and Families of Marion

In Marion, about 47% of adults are married.

Interestingly, Marion is known for having more men than similar cities.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Marion had a median family income of $40,000.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 election, George W. Bush was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Marion ($6,250). Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Marion Housing

About 63% of housing units in Marion are owner-occupied. Much of the housing in the city has been around for years.

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 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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