Marion Township, NC
Living in Marion Township
Bikeability1
Walkability5
Commute68
Public Transit2
Affordability99
Public Safety95
Airports55
Hospitals76
Colleges10
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools24
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
21kPopulation-959 (2010–19)
42 y Median Age+2 (2010–19)
18%College-Educated+1% (2010–19)
70%Family Households+7% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years23%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years23%
75 years and over8%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black5%
Caucasian80%
Hispanic or Latino11%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Other1%
Education
Less than high school17%
High school graduate30%
Some College35%
Bachelor's degree13%
Graduate degree5%
Households
Family household70%
Householder living alone26%
Householder not living alone3%
Economy
$45kMedian Household Income+$8.7k (2010–19)
85%Above Poverty+4% (2010–19)
24 mi Average Commute
90%Lived Here Last Year+1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K22%
$25K to $49K31%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector74%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance11%
Factory and transportation30%
Mgt, science, and arts25%
Sales and office18%
Service16%
Commute
Car, truck, or van94%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home4%
Housing
$113kMedian Home Value+$8.9k (2010–19)
18%Built 2000 or Later
$493Median Monthly Rent+$101 (2010–19)
61%Owner-Occupied-3% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached61%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home25%
Boat, RV, etc2%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20135%
Built 2000 to 200913%
Built 1990 to 199918%
Built 1980 to 198916%
Built 1970 to 197913%
Built 1960 to 196910%
Built 1950 to 19599%
Built 1940 to 19496%
Built 1939 or earlier9%
Home Value
Less than $50K17%
$50K to $99K27%
$100K to $149K20%
$150K to $199K14%
$200K to $249K8%
$250K to $299K4%
$300K to $399K4%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K2%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity70%
Fuel oil, kerosene13%
LP gas9%
Utility gas3%
Wood4%
Crime
Violent Crime in Marion Township
United States45
North Carolina20
McDowell County6
Property Crime in Marion Township
United States48
North Carolina30
McDowell County50
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (31%)(66%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton24%
Donald Trump73%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 35 | 4 | 5 |
| Feb | 38 | 4 | 5 |
| Mar | 45 | 5 | 4 |
| Apr | 53 | 4 | 2 |
| May | 61 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 69 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 72 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 71 | 5 | 0 |
| Sep | 65 | 5 | 0 |
| Oct | 55 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 46 | 4 | 1 |
| Dec | 37 | 4 | 3 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Marion Township
Inland Flooding51
Tornado12
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Marion Township, NC
Private Schools
Private Schools near Marion Township, NC
New Manna Christian School
4 miles, SE
Nebo Crossing Academy
8 miles, E
Arthur Morgan School
12 miles, NW
Altapass Christian School
13 miles, N
Colleges
Colleges near Marion Township, NC
Montreat College
14 miles, W
Warren Wilson College
23 miles, W
Mars Hill University
29 miles, W
University of North Carolina at Asheville
29 miles, W
Hospitals
Hospitals near Marion Township, NC
The McDowell Hospital
4 miles, SE
Blue Ridge Regional Hospital
14 miles, N
Julian F Keith Alcohol & Drug Abuse Tx
18 miles, SW
Broughton Hospital
22 miles, E
Airports
Airports near Marion Township, NC
Asheville Regional Airport
33 miles, SW
Tri-Cities Airport
56 miles, N
Greenville Spartanburg International Airport
57 miles, S
Charlotte-Douglas International Airport
71 miles, SE