Marion, AL

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2021 Population
3,273
2.41% 1-year growth
US Senator
Tommy Tuberville
Republican Party
US Senator
Katie Britt
Republican Party
2021 Median Age
30.6
15.2% 1-year decrease
2021 Poverty Rate
21.7%
36.5% 1-year decrease
2021 Median Household Income
$28,915
19.1% 1-year growth
2021 Median Property Value
$82,800
5.26% 1-year decline
2021 Employed Population
793
42.4% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Marion, AL had a population of 3.27k people with a median age of 30.6 and a median household income of $28,915. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Marion, AL grew from 3,196 to 3,273, a 2.41% increase and its median household income grew from $24,275 to $28,915, a 19.1% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Marion, AL are Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (60.9%), White (Non-Hispanic) (35.9%), Black or African American (Hispanic) (2.14%), White (Hispanic) (0.336%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (0.214%).

None of the households in Marion, AL reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

99.1% of the residents in Marion, AL are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Marion, AL are Marion Military Institute (86 degrees awarded in 2021).

In 2021, the median property value in Marion, AL was $82,800, and the homeownership rate was 66%.

Most people in Marion, AL drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 16.5 minutes. The average car ownership in Marion, AL was 2 cars per household.

geosearchPopulation & Diversity

Marion, AL is home to a population of 3.27k people, from which 99.1% are citizens. As of 2021, 0.886% of Marion, AL residents were born outside of the country (29 people).

In 2021, there were 1.7 times more Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents (1.99k people) in Marion, AL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.18k White (Non-Hispanic) and 70 Black or African American (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Citizenship

99.1%
2021 Citizenship
99.2%
2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 99.1% of Marion, AL residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Marion, AL was 99.2%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Marion, AL
  1. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
    1.99k ± 302
  2. White (Non-Hispanic)
    1.18k ± 288
  3. Black or African American (Hispanic)
    70 ± 112
2.69%
Hispanic Population
88 people

In 2021, there were 1.7 times more Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents (1.99k people) in Marion, AL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.18k White (Non-Hispanic) and 70 Black or African American (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

2.69% of the people in Marion, AL are hispanic (88 people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Marion, AL as a share of the total population.

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Global Diversity

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Most Common Origin
  1. Mexico
    47,376 ± 5,318 people
  2. Guatemala
    14,765 ± 2,979 people
  3. Korea
    9,877 ± 2,438 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Alabama was Mexico, the natal country of 47,376 Alabama residents, followed by Guatemala with 14,765 and Korea with 9,877.

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Foreign-Born Population

0.886%
2021 Foreign-Born Population
29 people
4.6%
2020 Foreign-Born Population
147 people

As of 2021, 0.886% of Marion, AL residents (29 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Marion, AL was 4.6%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Vietnam
    19 ± 30
  2. Korea
    11 ± 26
  3. Gulf War (2001-)
    0 ± 23

Marion, AL has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.73 times greater than any other conflict.

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The economy of Marion, AL employs 793 people. The largest industries in Marion, AL are Retail Trade (214 people), Educational Services (164 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (162 people), and the highest paying industries are Educational Services ($50,409), Accommodation & Food Services ($22,699), and Total ($20,276).

Males in Alabama have an average income that is 1.43 times higher than the average income of females, which is $46,361. The income inequality in Alabama (measured using the Gini index) is 0.458, which is lower than than the national average.

Occupations

793
2021 Value
± 289
42.4%
1 Year growth
± 38.7%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Marion, AL grew at a rate of 42.4%, from 557 employees to 793 employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Marion, AL, are Sales & Related Occupations (227 people), Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (222 people), and Food Preparation & Serving Related Occupations (134 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Marion, AL.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Employment by Industries

793
2021 Value
± 289
42.4%
1 Year growth
± 38.7%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Marion, AL grew at a rate of 42.4%, from 557 employees to 793 employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Marion, AL, are Retail Trade (214 people), Educational Services (164 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (162 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Marion, AL, though some of these residents may live in Marion, AL and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Median Earnings by Industry

$16,852
Median earning men ± $79,971
$20,805
Median earning women ± $2,739

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($9,464) and Arts, Entertainment, & Recreation, & Accommodations & Food Services ($8,750).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Arts, Entertainment, & Recreation, & Accommodations & Food Services ($22,670), Retail Trade ($20,649), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($19,864).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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2.75%
Year-over-year growth
Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Alabama. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Alabama.

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Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Alabama to other states, or from other states to Alabama.
Top Domestic Production in Dollars
  1. $48.2B
  2. $20.5B
  3. $19.8B

In 2020, the top outbound Alabama product (by dollars) was Motorized vehicles with $48.2B, followed by Pharmaceuticals ($20.5B) and Mixed freight ($19.8B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Alabama products.

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Domestic Trade Growth

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$267B
2020 Value in Alabama
$540B
Projected 2050 Value in Alabama
102% growth

In 2020, total outbound Alabama trade was $267B. This is expected to increase 102% to $540B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Alabama trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

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Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Alabama to other states, or from other states to Alabama.
Most Common Trade Partners
  1. $30.3B
  2. $20.6B
  3. $13B

In 2020, the top outbound Alabama domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Georgia with $30.3B, followed by Florida with $20.6B and Tennessee and $13B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Alabama shares with each state (excluding itself).

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In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Alabama went to Donald J. Trump with 62% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (36.6%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.08%).

Tommy Tuberville and Katie Britt are the senators currently representing the state of Alabama. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Alabama is currently represented by 7 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

US Senators from Alabama

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Tommy Tuberville
Senator from Alabama2
Assumed office on January 3, 2021
Katie Britt
Senator from Alabama3
Assumed office on January 3, 2023

Tommy Tuberville and Katie Britt are the senators currently representing Alabama.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

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US Representatives from Alabama

Alabama is currently represented by 7 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Alabama have changed over time starting in 2008.

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In 2021, universities in Marion, AL awarded 86 degrees. The student population of Marion, AL in 2021 is skewed towards men, with 232 male students and 82 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Marion, AL are White (61 and 70.9%), followed by Black or African American (14 and 16.3%), Two or More Races (5 and 5.81%), and Asian (2 and 2.33%).

The largest universities in Marion, AL by number of degrees awarded are Marion Military Institute (86 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Marion, AL are General Studies (85 and 98.8%) and Liberal Arts & Sciences (1 and 1.16%).

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

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In 2021 in Marion, AL, the percentage of applicants admitted was 45.4%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 44.1%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 314 (73.9% men and 26.1% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 314 students enrolled in Marion, AL, 73.9% men and 26.1% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 187 records, of which 26.7% were women and 73.3% men.

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Concentrations

Most Common
  1. 85 degrees awarded
  2. 1 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Marion, AL was General Studies with 85 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Marion, AL according to their major.

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Universities

Gender
Race
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
86 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Marion Military Institute with 86 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 54 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Marion, AL, which is 1.69 times more than the 32 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 61 degrees mean that there were 4.36 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 14 degrees awarded.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Public, 2-year ($6,000) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($3,218) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($1,800) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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Educational Pyramid

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In 2021, 0.898% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.82% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

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Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (1.21M), Some college (906k), and Secondary Education (641k).

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homeHousing & Living

The median property value in Marion, AL was $82,800 in 2021, which is 0.338 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $87,400 to $82,800, a 5.26% decrease. The homeownership rate in Marion, AL is 66%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Marion, AL have an average commute time of 16.5 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Marion, AL is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Property

$82,800
Median Property Value 2021
±$50,038
$524
Median Property Taxes
±$226

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Marion, AL the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Marion, AL compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

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Rent vs Own

66%
Homeownership
2021
52.7%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2021

In 2021, 66% of the housing units in Marion, AL were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 81.3%.

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Income by Location

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The following map shows all of the places in Marion, AL colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

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Household Income

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$28,915
Median Household Income
± $17,709
794
Number of Households
± 277

In 2021, the median household income of the 794 households in Marion, AL grew to $28,915 from the previous year's value of $24,275.

The following chart displays the households in Marion, AL distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $20k - $25k range.

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Marion, AL is from Alabama.
0.458
2021 Wage GINI in Alabama
0.458
2020 Wage GINI in Alabama

In 2021, the income inequality in Alabama was 0.458 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.0218% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Alabama was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Alabama in comparison to the national average.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021
  1. Drove Alone (83.5%)
  2. Carpooled (9.08%)
  3. Walked (7.05%)

In 2021, 83.5% of workers in Marion, AL drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.08%) and those who walked to work (7.05%).

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Commute Time

16.5 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Marion, AL have a shorter commute time (16.5 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 0% of the workforce in Marion, AL have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Car Ownership

2 cars
Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Marion, AL distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Marion, AL have 2 cars.

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Poverty & Diversity

21.7% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Marion, AL (536 out of 2.47k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 6 - 11, followed by Females 12 - 14 and then Females 16 - 17.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Marion, AL is Black, followed by White and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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96.2% of the population of Marion, AL has health coverage, with 41.1% on employee plans, 19.7% on Medicaid, 19.5% on Medicare, 12% on non-group plans, and 3.78% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Perry County, AL see 2974 patients per year on average, which represents a 2.4% decrease from the previous year (3047 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 4344 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 1737 patients per year.

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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2,974 to 1
Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Perry County, AL

Primary care physicians in Perry County, AL see an average of 2,974 patients per year. This represents a 2.4% decrease from the previous year (3,047 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Perry County, AL in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

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Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 26.2% under 18 years, 29.6% between 18 and 34 years, 23% between 35 and 64 years, and 21.3% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 39.4% were men and 60.6% were women.

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Uninsured People

3.84%
Uninsured
41.1%
Employer Coverage
19.7%
Medicaid
19.5%
Medicare
12%
Non-Group
3.78%
Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Marion, AL declined by 52.7% from 8.11% to 3.84%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Marion, AL changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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