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Marion, SC


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Marion, South Carolina

Marion, South Carolina, in Marion county, is 67 miles SW of Fayetteville, North Carolina (center to center) and 109 miles SE of Charlotte, North Carolina. The city has a population of 7,042.

The People and Families of Marion

In Marion, about 39% of adults are married. Marion is known for its large population of single adults.

There is an unusually large share of women in the city.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Marion had a median family income of $31,844.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 election, George W. Bush was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Marion ($1,250). Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Marion Housing

About 58% of housing units in Marion are owner-occupied. Homeowners in the city benefit from lower real estate taxes than most other cities in South Carolina.

Commuting

In Marion, 90% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophyMarion Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Marion Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Marion, SC

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population1010
Children Under 5 Years Old89
Racial Diversity75
Senior Citizens65
Age of the Population43
Well-Paid Single Men11
Male Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size68
Portion of People Married12

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults57
Median Family Income13
People in Middle Class or Better12
People Above Poverty12

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work88
Public Transportation Use78
Short Commute Times78
Working at Home58

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes109
Affordability of Rents97
Seasonal and Vacation Housing85
People Living Alone64
Housing Recently Built64
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals57

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime13
Low Violent Crime15

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