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Marion, WI


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Marion, Wisconsin

Marion, Wisconsin, in Waupaca county, is 36 miles NW of Appleton, Wisconsin (center to center) and 123 miles NW of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The city has a population of 1,297.

The People and Families of Marion

In Marion, about 61% of adults are married.

Marion benefits from the stability of its large group of senior citizens.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Marion had a median family income of $41,688.

Political Inclinations

Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Marion Housing

About 71% of housing units in Marion are owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Marion, 86% of commuters drive to work. Commuters in the city are more likely, and able, to walk or bicycle to work than most. Commuting to work is generally easier in Marion than in most places of its size.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophyMarion Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 18%Marion Short Commute Times

Comparative Profile of Marion, WI

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Senior Citizens99
Age of the Population89
Female Share of the Population78
Well-Paid Single Women62
Well-Paid Single Men62
Male Share of the Population43
Children Under 5 Years Old22
Racial Diversity11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married66
Average Household Size22

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty85
People in Middle Class or Better74
Median Family Income63
College Educated Adults32

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work1010
Short Commute Times98
Working at Home54
Public Transportation Use44

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone76
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals64
Affordability of Rents57
Housing Recently Built43
Seasonal and Vacation Housing34
Affordability of Property Taxes38
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