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Marion, Virginia, in Smyth county, is 58 miles NE of Johnson City, Tennessee (center to center) and 117 miles N of Charlotte, North Carolina. The town has a population of 6,349.
In Marion, about 44% of adults are married. A relatively large number of people in Marion live by themselves. The town is known for its large population of single adults.
Marion benefits from the stability of its large group of senior citizens.
In 2000, Marion had a median family income of $34,257.
In the 2004 election, John Kerry was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Marion ($3,200). Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.
About 57% of housing units in Marion are owner-occupied. Typical rents in the town are affordable, at least compared to other towns in the state.
In Marion, 95% of commuters drive to work. Commuting to work is generally easier in Marion than in most places of its size.
Comparing Marion to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Virginia (State):
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| Senior Citizens | |  |
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| Female Share of the Population | |  |
| Racial Diversity | |  |
| Male Share of the Population |  |  |
| Well-Paid Single Men | | |
| Children Under 5 Years Old |  | |
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| Portion of People Married | | |
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| College Educated Adults | | |
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| Short Commute Times |  | |
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| Working at Home | | |
| Walking and Biking to Work | | |
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| People Living Alone | | |
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| Seasonal and Vacation Housing | | |
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| Low Property Crime | | |
| Low Violent Crime | | |
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