Marion, MS
Living in Marion
Bikeability1
Walkability1
Commute85
Public Transit1
Affordability78
Public Safety40
Airports4
Hospitals20
Colleges9
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools26
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
1.7kPopulation+347 (2010–19)
35 y Median Age
26%College-Educated+2% (2010–19)
65%Family Households-9% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years22%
15 to 34 years28%
35 to 54 years31%
55 to 74 years16%
75 years and over3%
Diversity
Black57%
Caucasian38%
Hispanic or Latino4%
Education
Less than high school17%
High school graduate20%
Some College37%
Bachelor's degree13%
Graduate degree12%
Households
Family household65%
Householder living alone31%
Householder not living alone4%
Economy
$46kMedian Household Income+$5.9k (2010–19)
80%Above Poverty+2% (2010–19)
21 mi Average Commute
89%Lived Here Last Year+7% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K35%
$25K to $49K20%
$50K to $74K24%
$75K to $99K6%
$100K to $124K3%
$125K to $149K7%
$200K or more5%
Employers
Government5%
Private sector68%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance4%
Factory and transportation18%
Mgt, science, and arts40%
Military<1%
Sales and office20%
Service17%
Commute
Car, truck, or van93%
Worked at home2%
Housing
$162kMedian Home Value+$25k (2010–19)
21%Built 2000 or Later
$693Median Monthly Rent+$124 (2010–19)
37%Owner-Occupied-6% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached47%
Multiple units12%
Mobile home8%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2010 to 20135%
Built 2000 to 200913%
Built 1990 to 199916%
Built 1980 to 198924%
Built 1970 to 197915%
Built 1960 to 19698%
Built 1950 to 19597%
Built 1940 to 19497%
Built 1939 or earlier2%
Home Value
Less than $50K14%
$50K to $99K13%
$100K to $149K14%
$150K to $199K26%
$200K to $249K9%
$250K to $299K10%
$300K to $399K4%
$400K to $499K7%
$500K to $749K3%
$750K to $999K<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity66%
LP gas7%
Utility gas26%
Crime
Violent Crime in Marion
United States45
Mississippi57
Lauderdale County40
Property Crime in Marion
United States48
Mississippi57
Lauderdale County64
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (30%)(68%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton37%
Donald Trump62%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 44 | 5 | 0 |
| Feb | 48 | 6 | 0 |
| Mar | 55 | 5 | 0 |
| Apr | 63 | 5 | 0 |
| May | 71 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 77 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 80 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 80 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 74 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 64 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 55 | 5 | 0 |
| Dec | 47 | 5 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Marion
Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding34
Tornado35
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Marion, MS
Private Schools
Private Schools near Marion, MS
Lamar School
1 miles, SW
The Pentecostal Christian Academy
4 miles, SW
St Patrick Elementary School
6 miles, SW
Newton County Academy
27 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near Marion, MS
University of West Alabama
29 miles, E
Southeastern Baptist College
55 miles, SW
Mississippi State University
71 miles, N
Mississippi University for Women
75 miles, N
Hospitals
Hospitals near Marion, MS
Alliance Health Center
2 miles, SW
Rush Foundation Hospital
5 miles, SW
Anderson Regional Medical Ctr
5 miles, SW
Airports
Airports near Marion, MS
Key Field
9 miles, SW
Golden Triangle Regional Airport
71 miles, N
Hattiesburg-Laurel Regional Airport
78 miles, SW