Marion, AL

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Marion Overview

3,128
TOTAL POPULATION
1,345
MALE POPULATION
1,783
FEMALE POPULATION
75.43
MALES / 100 FEMALES
132.57
FEMALES / 100 MALES
23.6
MEDIAN AGE
3.6
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.8
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$13,413
PER CAPITA INCOME
$42,383
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$36,618
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
58.2%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
41.8¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$12,648
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.40
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
903
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
35.8%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
18.7%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Marion Zip Codes

Marion Area Codes

Race in Marion

The most populous races in Marion are Black / African American (2,093 | 66.9%), White / Caucasian (1,010 | 32.3%), and Hispanic or Latino (82 | 2.6%).
Race in Marion
Race# Population% Population
Asian70.2%
Black / African American2,09366.9%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino822.6%
Native / Alaskan10.0%
White / Caucasian1,01032.3%
Two or more Races90.3%
Some other Race80.3%
Total3,128100.0%

Ancestry in Marion

The most populous ancestries reported in Marion are American (227 | 7.3%), German (126 | 4.0%), Irish (123 | 3.9%), English (63 | 2.0%), and Puerto Rican (61 | 1.9%), together accounting for 19.2% of all Marion residents.
Ancestry in Marion
Ancestry# Population% Population
American2277.3%
Bhutanese70.2%
Cherokee10.0%
Cuban60.2%
Dominican80.3%
English632.0%
French130.4%
German1264.0%
Irish1233.9%
Italian180.6%
Mexican70.2%
Polish90.3%
Puerto Rican611.9%
Scotch-Irish190.6%
Scottish10.0%
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Immigrants in Marion

Immigrants in Marion
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
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Sex and Age in Marion

Sex and Age in Marion

The most populous age groups in Marion are 15 to 19 Years (310 | 23.1%) for men and 15 to 19 Years (291 | 16.3%) for women.
Sex and Age in Marion
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years77 (5.7%)136 (7.6%)
5 to 9 Years211 (15.7%)42 (2.4%)
10 to 14 Years0 (0.0%)139 (7.8%)
15 to 19 Years310 (23.1%)291 (16.3%)
20 to 24 Years222 (16.5%)200 (11.2%)
25 to 29 Years131 (9.7%)122 (6.8%)
30 to 34 Years3 (0.2%)103 (5.8%)
35 to 39 Years21 (1.6%)62 (3.5%)
40 to 44 Years3 (0.2%)22 (1.2%)
45 to 49 Years56 (4.2%)63 (3.5%)
50 to 54 Years62 (4.6%)30 (1.7%)
55 to 59 Years46 (3.4%)136 (7.6%)
60 to 64 Years29 (2.2%)64 (3.6%)
65 to 69 Years5 (0.4%)65 (3.6%)
70 to 74 Years48 (3.6%)200 (11.2%)
75 to 79 Years23 (1.7%)6 (0.3%)
80 to 84 Years98 (7.3%)37 (2.1%)
85 Years and over0 (0.0%)65 (3.6%)
Total1,345 (100.0%)1,783 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Marion

Median Family Size in Marion

The median family size in Marion is 3.62 persons per family, with single male/father families (12 | 2.3%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.92 persons per family. On the other hand, married-couple families (133 | 25.1%) represent the smallest median family size with 3.21 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Marion
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple133 (25.1%)3.21
Single Male/Father12 (2.3%)3.92
Single Female/Mother386 (72.7%)3.75
Total Families531 (100.0%)3.62

Median Household Size in Marion

Median Household Size in Marion
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple133 (17.0%)3.21
Single Male/Father12 (1.5%)6.33
Single Female/Mother386 (49.2%)3.75
Non-family253 (32.3%)-
Total Households784 (100.0%)2.81

Household Size by Marriage Status in Marion

Out of a total of 784 households in Marion, 531 (67.7%) are family households, while 253 (32.3%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 3-person households, comprising 210, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 253.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Marion
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-253 (32.3%)
2-Person Households145 (18.5%)0 (0.0%)
3-Person Households210 (26.8%)0 (0.0%)
4-Person Households176 (22.5%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total531 (67.7%)253 (32.3%)

Female Fertility in Marion

Fertility by Age in Marion

Female Fertility by Age in Marion
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years0 (0.0%)0.0
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0.0
Total0 (0.0%)0.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Marion

Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Marion
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Fertility by Education in Marion

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Marion
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0.0
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total0 (0.0%)0.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Marion

Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Marion
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income in Marion

Income Overview in Marion

Per Capita Income in Marion is $13,413, while median incomes of families and households are $42,383 and $36,618 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income3,128$13,413
Median Family Income531$42,383
Mean Family Income531$52,786
Median Household Income784$36,618
Mean Household Income784$45,589
Income Deficit531$12,648
Wage / Income Gap (%)3,12858.17%
Wage / Income Gap ($)3,12841.83¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index3,1280.40

Earnings by Sex in Marion

Average Earnings in Marion are $16,384, $9,019 for men and $21,560 for women, a difference of 58.2%.
Earnings by Sex in Marion
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male367 (35.0%)$9,019
Female681 (65.0%)$21,560
Total1,048 (100.0%)$16,384

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Marion

The most common earnings brackets in Marion are $7,500 to $9,999 for men (167 | 45.5%) and $20,000 to $22,499 for women (137 | 20.1%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Marion
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less21 (5.7%)93 (13.7%)
$2,500 to $4,99938 (10.3%)36 (5.3%)
$5,000 to $7,49923 (6.3%)49 (7.2%)
$7,500 to $9,999167 (45.5%)11 (1.6%)
$10,000 to $12,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$12,500 to $14,99914 (3.8%)41 (6.0%)
$15,000 to $17,49956 (15.3%)0 (0.0%)
$17,500 to $19,99910 (2.7%)25 (3.7%)
$20,000 to $22,4990 (0.0%)137 (20.1%)
$22,500 to $24,9990 (0.0%)12 (1.8%)
$25,000 to $29,9990 (0.0%)72 (10.6%)
$30,000 to $34,9990 (0.0%)35 (5.1%)
$35,000 to $39,9990 (0.0%)17 (2.5%)
$40,000 to $44,9990 (0.0%)32 (4.7%)
$45,000 to $49,9990 (0.0%)9 (1.3%)
$50,000 to $54,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$55,000 to $64,9990 (0.0%)71 (10.4%)
$65,000 to $74,9990 (0.0%)19 (2.8%)
$75,000 to $99,99918 (4.9%)22 (3.2%)
$100,000+20 (5.4%)0 (0.0%)
Total367 (100.0%)681 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Marion

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Marion
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School--
High School Diploma$8,910$0
College or Associate's Degree--
Bachelor's Degree--
Graduate Degree--
Total--

Family Income in Marion

Family Income Brackets in Marion

According to the Marion family income data, there are 133 families falling into the $35,000 to $49,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 25.1% of all families.
Family Income Brackets in Marion
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,00000.0%
$10,000 to $14,99912122.8%
$15,000 to $24,999427.9%
$25,000 to $34,9995510.4%
$35,000 to $49,99913325.0%
$50,000 to $74,999254.7%
$75,000 to $99,99911120.9%
$100,000 to $149,999264.9%
$150,000 to $199,999183.4%
$200,000+00.0%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Marion

3-person families (198 | 37.3%) account for the highest median family income in Marion with $45,382 per family, while 3-person families (198 | 37.3%) have the highest median income of $15,127 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Marion
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families157 (29.6%)$0
3-Person Families198 (37.3%)$45,382
4-Person Families176 (33.2%)$0
5-Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
6-Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
7+ Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
Total531 (100.0%)$42,383

Family Income by Number of Earners in Marion

Family Income by Number of Earners in Marion
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners192 (36.2%)$0
1 Earner195 (36.7%)$40,039
2 Earners135 (25.4%)$47,344
3+ Earners9 (1.7%)$0
Total531 (100.0%)$42,383

Household Income in Marion

Household Income Brackets in Marion

With 192 households falling in the category, the $35,000 to $49,999 income range is the most frequent in Marion, accounting for 24.5% of all households.
Household Income Brackets in Marion
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,00000.0%
$10,000 to $14,99915519.8%
$15,000 to $24,99911014.0%
$25,000 to $34,99911614.8%
$35,000 to $49,99919224.5%
$50,000 to $74,999567.1%
$75,000 to $99,99911114.2%
$100,000 to $149,999263.3%
$150,000 to $199,999182.3%
$200,000+00.0%

Household Income by Householder Age in Marion

The median household income in Marion is $36,618, with the highest median household income of $46,404 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 269 households (34.3%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $0, with 65 households (8.3%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Marion
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years65 (8.3%)$0
25 to 44 Years194 (24.7%)$13,537
45 to 64 Years269 (34.3%)$46,404
65+ Years256 (32.7%)$38,750
Total784 (100.0%)$36,618

Poverty in Marion

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Marion

With 13.5% poverty level for males and 33.3% for females among the residents of Marion, under 5 year old males and 12 to 14 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 38 males (49.3%) and 60 females (100.0%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Marion
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years38 (49.3%)98 (72.1%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years61 (28.9%)60 (49.6%)
12 to 14 Years0 (0.0%)60 (100.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)35 (100.0%)
18 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)122 (54.2%)
35 to 44 Years0 (0.0%)41 (48.8%)
45 to 54 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 64 Years29 (39.2%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total128 (13.5%)416 (33.3%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Marion

According to the poverty statistics in Marion, males aged 18 to 24 years and females aged 18 to 24 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Marion
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years39 (50.6%)38 (27.9%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years150 (71.1%)61 (50.4%)
12 to 14 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years191 (100.0%)26 (100.0%)
25 to 34 Years129 (100.0%)103 (45.8%)
35 to 44 Years18 (100.0%)43 (51.2%)
45 to 54 Years113 (100.0%)93 (100.0%)
55 to 64 Years45 (60.8%)180 (100.0%)
65 to 74 Years23 (100.0%)250 (100.0%)
75 Years and over116 (100.0%)40 (100.0%)
Total824 (86.6%)834 (66.7%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Marion

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Marion
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children95 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children38 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total133 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Marion

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Marion
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)42 (43.8%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)121 (100.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)163 (42.2%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Marion

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Marion
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)42 (43.8%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)121 (100.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)163 (40.9%)

Employment Characteristics in Marion

Employment by Class of Employer in Marion

Among the 653 employed individuals in Marion, private company employees (415 | 63.5%), local government employees (88 | 13.5%), and state government employees (78 | 11.9%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Marion
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees41563.5%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)00.0%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)00.0%
Not-for-profit Organizations639.7%
Local Government Employees8813.5%
State Government Employees7811.9%
Federal Government Employees91.4%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total653100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Marion

According to the labor force statistics for Marion, out of the total population over 16 years of age (2,523), 35.8% or 903 individuals are in the labor force, with 18.7% or 169 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 30 to 34 years, with 97.2% or 103 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 25 to 29 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 75.4% or 129 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Marion
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years122 (20.3%)29 (23.8%)
20 to 24 Years160 (37.9%)10 (6.0%)
25 to 29 Years171 (67.6%)129 (75.4%)
30 to 34 Years103 (97.2%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years102 (94.4%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years107 (50.7%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 59 Years84 (46.2%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 64 Years25 (26.9%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years30 (9.4%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total903 (35.8%)169 (18.7%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Marion

According to labor force statistics for Marion, 62.1% of individuals (592) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (953) are in the labor force, with 21.8% or 129 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 96.0% or 240 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with high school diploma education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 76.3% or 129 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Marion
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School41 (50.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma169 (50.1%)257 (76.3%)
College / Associate Degree142 (50.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher240 (96.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total592 (62.1%)208 (21.8%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Marion

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Marion are Community & Social Service (206 | 28.3%), Education Instruction & Library (187 | 25.7%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (31 | 4.3%), and Education, Arts & Media (19 | 2.6%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Marion

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Marion, the most male-oriented occupations are Education Instruction & Library (7.5%), and Community & Social Service (6.8%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Education, Arts & Media (100.0%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (100.0%), and Community & Social Service (93.2%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Marion
OccupationMaleFemale
Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Business & Financial0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Computers, Engineering & Science0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Computers & Mathematics0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Architecture & Engineering0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Community & Social Service 14 (6.8%)192 (93.2%)
Education, Arts & Media0 (0.0%)19 (100.0%)
Legal Services & Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library14 (7.5%)173 (92.5%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating0 (0.0%)31 (100.0%)
Health Technologists0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)14 (5.9%)223 (94.1%)
Total (Overall)176 (24.2%)552 (75.8%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Marion are Food Preparation & Serving (134 | 18.4%), Personal Care & Service (20 | 2.8%), and Healthcare Support (10 | 1.4%).
Services Occupations in Marion

Services Occupations by Sex

Services Occupations by Sex in Marion
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support10 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Security & Protection0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving12 (9.0%)122 (91.0%)
Cleaning & Maintenance0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Personal Care & Service20 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)42 (25.6%)122 (74.4%)
Total (Overall)176 (24.2%)552 (75.8%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Marion are Sales & Related (153 | 21.0%), and Office & Administration (100 | 13.7%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Marion

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Marion
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related20 (13.1%)133 (86.9%)
Office & Administration26 (26.0%)74 (74.0%)
Total (Category)46 (18.2%)207 (81.8%)
Total (Overall)176 (24.2%)552 (75.8%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Marion

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Marion
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)176 (24.2%)552 (75.8%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Marion are Material Moving (56 | 7.7%), and Transportation (18 | 2.5%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Marion

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Marion
OccupationMaleFemale
Production0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Transportation18 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Material Moving56 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)74 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)176 (24.2%)552 (75.8%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Marion

Employment Industries in Marion

The major employment industries in Marion include Educational Services (186 | 25.6%), Accommodation & Food Services (166 | 22.8%), Retail Trade (164 | 22.5%), Health Care & Social Assistance (134 | 18.4%), and Arts, Entertainment & Recreation (40 | 5.5%).
Employment Industries in Marion

Employment Industries by Sex in Marion

The Marion industries that see more men than women are Wholesale Trade (100.0%), Transportation & Warehousing (100.0%), and Arts, Entertainment & Recreation (50.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Health Care & Social Assistance (92.5%), Educational Services (87.1%), and Accommodation & Food Services (83.1%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Marion
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Manufacturing0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Wholesale Trade20 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Retail Trade56 (34.2%)108 (65.8%)
Transportation & Warehousing18 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Utilities0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Finance & Insurance0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Professional & Scientific0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Educational Services24 (12.9%)162 (87.1%)
Health Care & Social Assistance10 (7.5%)124 (92.5%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation20 (50.0%)20 (50.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services28 (16.9%)138 (83.1%)
Public Administration0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total176 (24.2%)552 (75.8%)

Education in Marion

School Enrollment in Marion

The most common levels of schooling among the 1,218 students in Marion are college / undergraduate (791 | 64.9%), middle school (139 | 11.4%), and elementary school (127 | 10.4%).
School Enrollment in Marion
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool00.0%
Kindergarten12610.3%
Elementary School12710.4%
Middle School13911.4%
High School352.9%
College / Undergraduate79164.9%
Graduate / Professional00.0%
Total1,218100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Marion

Out of a total of 1,218 students who are enrolled in schools in Marion, 303 (24.9%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 915 (75.1%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 20 to 24 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 184 (53.8% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 10 to 14 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 139 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Marion
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old211 (83.4%)42 (16.6%)
10 to 14 Year Olds139 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 to 17 Year Olds35 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 19 Year Olds372 (82.9%)77 (17.2%)
20 to 24 Year Olds158 (46.2%)184 (53.8%)
25 to 34 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total915 (75.1%)303 (24.9%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Marion

Psychology (145 | 43.1%), education (55 | 16.4%), bio, nature & agricultural (49 | 14.6%), arts & humanities (21 | 6.2%), and communications (19 | 5.7%) are the most common fields of study among 336 individuals in Marion who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Marion
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics92.7%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural4914.6%
Physical & Health Sciences00.0%
Psychology14543.1%
Social Sciences00.0%
Engineering00.0%
Multidisciplinary Studies00.0%
Science & Technology00.0%
Business164.8%
Education5516.4%
Literature & Languages92.7%
Liberal Arts & History00.0%
Visual & Performing Arts133.9%
Communications195.7%
Arts & Humanities216.2%
Total336100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Marion

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Marion

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Marion are males with no vehicle (56, accounting for 52.8%) and females with no vehicle (0, making up 11.9%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Marion
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle56 (52.8%)0 (0.0%)
1 Vehicle32 (30.2%)214 (45.6%)
2 Vehicles0 (0.0%)73 (15.6%)
3 Vehicles18 (17.0%)156 (33.3%)
4 Vehicles0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Vehicles0 (0.0%)26 (5.5%)
Total106 (100.0%)469 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Marion

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Marion are 10 to 14 minutes (204 commuters, 31.2%), less than 5 minutes (148 commuters, 22.7%), and 5 to 9 minutes (95 commuters, 14.5%).
Commute Time in Marion
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes14822.7%
5 to 9 Minutes9514.5%
10 to 14 Minutes20431.2%
15 to 19 Minutes213.2%
20 to 24 Minutes00.0%
25 to 29 Minutes00.0%
30 to 34 Minutes426.4%
35 to 39 Minutes00.0%
40 to 44 Minutes182.8%
45 to 59 Minutes8312.7%
60 to 89 Minutes426.4%
90 or more Minutes00.0%

Commute Time by Sex in Marion

The most common commute times in Marion are less than 5 minutes (109 commuters, 68.5%) for males and 10 to 14 minutes (184 commuters, 37.2%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Marion
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes109 (68.5%)39 (7.9%)
5 to 9 Minutes0 (0.0%)95 (19.2%)
10 to 14 Minutes20 (12.6%)184 (37.2%)
15 to 19 Minutes0 (0.0%)21 (4.3%)
20 to 24 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 29 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Minutes0 (0.0%)42 (8.5%)
35 to 39 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
40 to 44 Minutes18 (11.3%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 59 Minutes12 (7.5%)71 (14.4%)
60 to 89 Minutes0 (0.0%)42 (8.5%)
90 or more Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Marion

The most frequent times of departure to work in Marion are 4:00 PM to 11:59 PM (80, 50.3%) for males and 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (104, 21.0%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Marion
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM0 (0.0%)72 (14.6%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM21 (13.2%)42 (8.5%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM0 (0.0%)19 (3.8%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM48 (30.2%)41 (8.3%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM0 (0.0%)104 (21.0%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM0 (0.0%)51 (10.3%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM0 (0.0%)13 (2.6%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM0 (0.0%)49 (9.9%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM0 (0.0%)22 (4.4%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM10 (6.3%)81 (16.4%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM80 (50.3%)0 (0.0%)
Total159 (100.0%)494 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Marion

Occupancy by Ownership in Marion

Of the total 784 dwellings in Marion, owner-occupied units account for 411 (52.4%), while renter-occupied units make up 373 (47.6%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Marion
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units41152.4%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units37347.6%
Total Occupied Housing Units784100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Marion

Occupancy by Household Size in Marion
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household25332.3%
2-Person Household14518.5%
3-Person Household21026.8%
4+ Person Household17622.5%
Total Housing Units784100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Marion

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Marion
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household132 (52.2%)121 (47.8%)
2-Person Household131 (90.3%)14 (9.7%)
3-Person Household52 (24.8%)158 (75.2%)
4+ Person Household96 (54.5%)80 (45.5%)
Total Housing Units411 (52.4%)373 (47.6%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Marion

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Marion
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School138 (81.2%)32 (18.8%)
High School Diploma48 (23.5%)156 (76.5%)
College/Associate Degree118 (50.6%)115 (49.4%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher107 (60.5%)70 (39.6%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Marion

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Marion
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years20025.5%
35 to 44 Years597.5%
45 to 54 Years8911.4%
55 to 64 Years18023.0%
65 to 74 Years11214.3%
75 to 84 Years14418.4%
85 Years and Over00.0%
Total784100.0%

Housing Finances in Marion

Median Income by Occupancy in Marion

Median Income by Occupancy in Marion
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied411 (52.4%)$43,523
Renter-Occupied373 (47.6%)$24,271
Average784 (100.0%)$36,618

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Marion

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Marion
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,0000 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$5,000 to $9,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $14,99975 (18.2%)80 (21.4%)
$15,000 to $19,9990 (0.0%)56 (15.0%)
$20,000 to $24,9990 (0.0%)54 (14.5%)
$25,000 to $34,99985 (20.7%)31 (8.3%)
$35,000 to $49,99961 (14.8%)131 (35.1%)
$50,000 to $74,99943 (10.5%)13 (3.5%)
$75,000 to $99,999103 (25.1%)8 (2.1%)
$100,000 to $149,99926 (6.3%)0 (0.0%)
$150,000 or more18 (4.4%)0 (0.0%)
Total411 (100.0%)373 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Marion

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Marion
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $30045 (11.0%)12 (3.2%)
$300 to $49968 (16.6%)83 (22.3%)
$500 to $79941 (10.0%)195 (52.3%)
$800 to $99950 (12.2%)32 (8.6%)
$1,000 to $1,49997 (23.6%)42 (11.3%)
$1,500 to $1,99990 (21.9%)0 (0.0%)
$2,000 to $2,49920 (4.9%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total411 (100.0%)373 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Marion

Housing Structures in Marion

Housing Structures in Marion
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached49763.4%
Single Unit, Attached00.0%
2 Unit Apartments8010.2%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments13617.3%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments00.0%
10 or more Apartments00.0%
Mobile Home / Other719.1%
Total784100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Marion

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Marion
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached340 (68.4%)157 (31.6%)
Single Unit, Attached0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)80 (100.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)136 (100.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mobile Home / Other71 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total411 (52.4%)373 (47.6%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Marion

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Marion
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)56 (15.0%)
2 or 3 Rooms0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
4 or 5 Rooms127 (30.9%)245 (65.7%)
6 or 7 Rooms142 (34.5%)66 (17.7%)
8 or more Rooms142 (34.5%)6 (1.6%)
Total411 (100.0%)373 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Marion

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Marion
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas189 (46.0%)264 (70.8%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Electricity222 (54.0%)109 (29.2%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total411 (100.0%)373 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Marion

Household Vehicle Usage in Marion
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle34 (8.3%)88 (23.6%)
1 Vehicle147 (35.8%)285 (76.4%)
2 Vehicles131 (31.9%)0 (0.0%)
3 or more Vehicles99 (24.1%)0 (0.0%)
Total411 (100.0%)373 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Marion

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Marion

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units154257
Median Property Value--
Median Household Income--
Monthly Housing Costs$437$0
Real Estate Taxes$199$0

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Marion

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Marion
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,00075 (48.7%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $99,99947 (30.5%)71 (27.6%)
$100,000 to $299,99932 (20.8%)186 (72.4%)
$300,000 to $499,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$500,000 to $749,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total154 (100.0%)257 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Marion

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Marion
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,0000 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $24,99975 (48.7%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,99932 (20.8%)0 (0.0%)
$35,000 to $49,99922 (14.3%)53 (20.6%)
$50,000 to $74,99925 (16.2%)39 (15.2%)
$75,000 to $99,9990 (0.0%)18 (7.0%)
$100,000 to $149,9990 (0.0%)103 (40.1%)
$150,000 or more0 (0.0%)26 (10.1%)
Total154 (100.0%)257 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Marion

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Marion
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x122 (79.2%)81,156 (31,578.2%)
2.0x to 2.9x0 (0.0%)128 (49.8%)
3.0x to 3.9x32 (20.8%)72 (28.0%)
4.0x or more0 (0.0%)57 (22.2%)
Total154 (100.0%)257 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Marion

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Marion
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $800122 (79.2%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,4990 (0.0%)210 (81.7%)
$800 to $1,4990 (0.0%)20 (7.8%)
Total154 (100.0%)257 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Marion

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Marion

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Marion
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years213 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years586 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
19 to 25 Years928 (98.5%)14 (1.5%)
26 to 34 Years225 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years61 (59.8%)41 (40.2%)
45 to 54 Years131 (63.6%)75 (36.4%)
55 to 64 Years254 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years273 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older156 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total2,827 (95.6%)130 (4.4%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Marion

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Marion
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born213 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen586 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen928 (98.5%)14 (1.5%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Marion

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Marion
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,000576 (93.3%)41 (6.7%)
$25,000 to $49,999823 (91.6%)75 (8.4%)
$50,000 to $74,999127 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,999362 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 and over198 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Marion

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Marion
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 6175 (82.2%)38 (17.8%)
6 to 18 Years289 (49.3%)297 (50.7%)
19 to 25 Years205 (21.8%)723 (76.7%)
25 to 34 Years80 (35.6%)145 (64.4%)
35 to 44 Years22 (21.6%)61 (59.8%)
45 to 54 Years35 (17.0%)96 (46.6%)
55 to 64 Years53 (20.9%)209 (82.3%)
65 to 74 Years261 (95.6%)133 (48.7%)
75 Years and over156 (100.0%)80 (51.3%)
Total1,276 (43.1%)1,782 (60.3%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Marion

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Marion
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)11 (1.6%)
35 to 64 Years160 (78.0%)101 (28.3%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)126 (50.4%)
75 Years and over104 (89.7%)40 (100.0%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Marion

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Marion: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)9 (3.6%)
75 Years and over11 (9.5%)34 (85.0%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Marion: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)32 (9.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)34 (85.0%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Marion: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)11 (1.6%)
35 to 64 Years80 (39.0%)87 (24.4%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Marion: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years80 (39.0%)22 (6.2%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)117 (46.8%)
75 Years and over104 (89.7%)40 (100.0%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Marion: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years51 (24.9%)22 (6.2%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)34 (85.0%)

Technology Access in Marion

Computing Device Access in Marion

Computing Device Access in Marion
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop38248.7%
Smartphone45057.4%
Tablet34343.8%
No Computing Device26734.1%
Total784100.0%

Internet Access in Marion

Internet Access in Marion
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home30238.5%
Cellular Data Only21727.7%
Satellite Internet769.7%
No Internet26533.8%
Total784100.0%

Marion Summary

Marion, Alabama is a small city located in the northwest corner of the state, in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains. It is the county seat of Perry County and is part of the Birmingham-Hoover Metropolitan Statistical Area. The city has a population of approximately 3,500 people and is known for its rural charm and friendly atmosphere.

Geography

Marion is located in the northwest corner of Alabama, in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains. It is situated on the banks of the Tombigbee River, which forms the border between Alabama and Mississippi. The city is surrounded by rolling hills and forests, and is located approximately 50 miles south of Birmingham and 90 miles north of Montgomery.
The climate in Marion is humid subtropical, with hot, humid summers and mild winters. The average annual temperature is around 64°F, with an average high of around 87°F in the summer and an average low of around 41°F in the winter. The average annual precipitation is around 50 inches, with most of the rain falling in the spring and summer months.

Economy

Marion’s economy is largely based on agriculture and manufacturing. The city is home to several large poultry processing plants, as well as a number of smaller businesses. The city is also home to a number of retail stores, restaurants, and other service-based businesses.
The city is also home to a number of educational institutions, including Marion Military Institute, Judson College, and the University of West Alabama. These institutions provide a number of jobs for the local economy, as well as educational opportunities for the residents of Marion.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, the population of Marion was 3,521. The racial makeup of the city was 79.3% White, 18.2% African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 0.7% from other races, and 1.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.7% of the population.
The median income for a household in Marion was $30,938, and the median income for a family was $37,917. The per capita income for the city was $15,945. About 17.2% of families and 20.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 28.2% of those under age 18 and 16.2% of those age 65 or over.

Conclusion

Marion, Alabama is a small city located in the northwest corner of the state, in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains. It is the county seat of Perry County and is part of the Birmingham-Hoover Metropolitan Statistical Area. The city has a population of approximately 3,500 people and is known for its rural charm and friendly atmosphere. The economy of Marion is largely based on agriculture and manufacturing, and the city is home to several educational institutions. The population of Marion is predominantly white, with a small African American population. The median income for a household in Marion is lower than the national average, and a significant portion of the population is below the poverty line.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Marion?
Total Population of Marion is 3,128.
What is the Total Male Population of Marion?
Total Male Population of Marion is 1,345.
What is the Total Female Population of Marion?
Total Female Population of Marion is 1,783.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Marion?
There are 75.43 Males per 100 Females in Marion.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Marion?
There are 132.57 Females per 100 Males in Marion.
What is the Median Population Age in Marion?
Median Population Age in Marion is 23.6 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Marion
Average Family Size in Marion is 3.6 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Marion
Average Household Size in Marion is 2.8 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Marion?
Per Capita income in Marion is $13,413.
What is the Median Family Income in Marion?
Median Family Income in Marion is $42,383.
What is the Median Household income in Marion?
Median Household Income in Marion is $36,618.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Marion?
Income or Wage Gap in Marion is 58.2%.
Women in Marion earn 41.8 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Marion?
Family Income Deficit in Marion is $12,648.
Families that are below poverty line in Marion earn $12,648 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Marion?
Inequality or Gini Index in Marion is 0.40.
How Large is the Labor Force in Marion?
There are 903 People in the Labor Forcein in Marion.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Marion?
35.8% of People are in the Labor Force in Marion.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Marion?
Unemployment Rate in Marion is 18.7%.