Marion County, FL

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Population

354,353

1.53% growth

Median Age

48.3


Median Household Income

$43,910

11.5% growth

Poverty Rate

17.6%


Number of Employees

123,022

2.04% decline

Median Property Value

$137,300

8.11% growth

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Health

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Housing & Living

About

In 2017, Marion County, FL had a population of 354k people with a median age of 48.3 and a median household income of $43,910. Between 2016 and 2017 the population of Marion County, FL grew from 349,020 to 354,353, a 1.53% increase and its median household income grew from $39,383 to $43,910, a 11.5% increase.

The population of Marion County, FL is 70.1% White Alone, 13.2% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.4% Black or African American Alone. N/A% of the people in Marion County, FL speak a non-English language, and 97.4% are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Marion County, FL are College of Central Florida (2,540 degrees awarded in 2016), Rasmussen College-Florida (2,372 degrees), and Marion Technical College (419226) (392 degrees).

The median property value in Marion County, FL is $137,300, and the homeownership rate is 76.9%. Most people in Marion County, FL commute by Drove Alone, and the average commute time is 23.6 minutes. The average car ownership in Marion County, FL is 2 cars per household.

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Economy

The economy of Marion County, FL employs 123k people. The largest industries in Marion County, FL are Health Care & Social Assistance (19,149 people), Retail Trade (16,424 people), and Educational Services (12,078 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($52,944), Information ($51,482), and Finance & Insurance ($48,156).

Median household income in Marion County, FL is $43,910. Males in Marion County, FL have an average income that is 1.33 times higher than the average income of females, which is $45,343. The income inequality in Marion County, FL (measured using the Gini index) is 0.473, which is lower than than the national average.

Wages

Median Household Income

$43,910

2017 value

± $1,793

11.5%

1 Year Growth

± 5.22%

Households in Marion County, FL have a median annual income of $43,910, which is less than the median annual income of $60,336 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $39,383 in 2016, which represents a 11.5% annual growth.

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Wage by Gender in Common Jobs

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$60,114

Average Male Salary

± $840

$45,343

Average Female Salary

± $594

In 2017, full-time male employees in Florida made 1.33 times more than female employees.

This chart shows the gender-based wage disparity in the 5 most common occupations in Florida by number of full-time employees.

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Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

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Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity

  1. Asian

    $59,204 ± $3,403

  2. Alaska Native

    $49,633 ± $34,468

  3. White

    $49,322 ± $566

In 2017 the highest paid race/ethnicity of Florida workers was Asian. These workers were paid 1.19 times more than Alaska Native workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity.

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Marion County, FL is from Florida.

0.473

2017 Wage GINI

0.474

2016 Wage GINI

In 2017, the income inequality in Florida was 0.473 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.211% decline from 2016 to 2017, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even.

The 2017 the GINI for Florida was lower than than the national average of 0.479. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Florida in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Florida across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

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Income by Location

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Highest Median Household Income (Total)

  1. Census Tract 24.02

  2. Census Tract 3.01

  3. Census Tract 22.02

In 2017, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Marion County, FL was Census Tract 24.02 with a value of $67,788, followed by Census Tract 3.01 and Census Tract 22.02, with respective values of $63,021 and $62,763.

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

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Poverty by Age and Gender

Females 25 - 34

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

17.6% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Marion County, FL (58.8k out of 334k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 13.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 55 - 64 and then Females 45 - 54.

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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Poverty by Race and Ethnicity

Largest Race or Ethnicity Living in Poverty

  1. White

    42,687 ± 1,753

  2. Black

    12,630 ± 964

  3. Hispanic

    11,368 ± 892

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Marion County, FL is White, followed by Black 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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Occupations

Employment by Occupations

123k

2017 Value

± 7,163

-2.04%

1 Year decline

± 8.34%

From 2016 to 2017, employment in Marion County, FL declined at a rate of -2.04%, from 126k employees to 123k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Marion County, FL, are Sales & Related Occupations (16,570 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (15,819 people), and Education, Training, & Library Occupations (9,209 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Marion County, FL.

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Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of Marion County, FL, by number of employees, are Sales & Related Occupations (16,570 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (15,819 people), and Education, Training, & Library Occupations (9,209 people).

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Most Specialized

Compared to other counties, Marion County, FL has an unusually high number of residents working as Building & Grounds Cleaning & Maintenance Occupations (1.8 times higher than expected), Healthcare Support Occupations (1.78 times), and Community & Social Service Occupations (1.57 times).

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Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Marion County, FL, by median earnings, are Health Diagnosing & Treating Practitioners & Other Technical Occupations ($69,059), Computer & Mathematical Occupations ($60,482), and Architecture & Engineering Occupations ($58,593).

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Industries

Employment by Industries

123k

2017 Value

± 7,163

-2.04%

1 Year decline

± 8.34%

From 2016 to 2017, employment in Marion County, FL declined at a rate of -2.04%, from 126k employees to 123k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Marion County, FL, are Health Care & Social Assistance (19,149 people), Retail Trade (16,424 people), and Educational Services (12,078 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Marion County, FL, though some of these residents may live in Marion County, FL and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Most Common

The most common industries in Marion County, FL, by number of employees, are Health Care & Social Assistance (19,149 people), Retail Trade (16,424 people), and Educational Services (12,078 people).

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Most Specialized

Compared to other counties, Marion County, FL has an unusually high number of Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting (2.59 times higher than expected), Utilities (1.72 times), and Administrative & Support & Waste Management Services (1.46 times) industries.

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Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Marion County, FL, by median earnings, are Utilities ($52,944), Information ($51,482), and Finance & Insurance ($48,156).

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Florida to other states, or from other states to Florida.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

  1. Mixed freight

    $57.1B

  2. Pharmaceuticals

    $44.9B

  3. Gasoline

    $41.8B

In 2015, the top outbound Florida product (by dollars) was Mixed freight with $57.1B, followed by Pharmaceuticals ($44.9B) and Gasoline ($41.8B).

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

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Domestic Trade Growth

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$457B

2015 Value

$714B

Projected 2045 Value

56.2% growth

In 2015, total outbound Florida trade was $457B. This is expected to increase 56.2% to $714B by 2045.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Florida 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 Florida to other states, or from other states to Florida.

Most Common Trade Partners

  1. Georgia

    $17.7B

  2. Texas

    $15.1B

  3. California

    $10.7B

In 2015, the top outbound Florida domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Georgia with $17.7B, followed by Texas with $15.1B and California and $10.7B.

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

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Health

89.5% of the population of Marion County, FL has health coverage, with 29.6% on employee plans, 18.7% on Medicaid, 21.8% on Medicare, 16.9% on non-group plans, and 2.44% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in the county of Marion County, FL was $8,076 in 2014. This is a 5.05% increase from the previous year ($7,688).

Primary care physicians in Marion County, FL see 1691 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.28% decrease from the previous year (1713 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2511 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 1187 patients per year.

Comparing across all counties in the state, Gadsden County has the highest prevalence of diabetes (16.9%). Additionally, Liberty County has the highest prevalence of adult obesity (39.6%)

Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,691 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio

Primary care physicians in Marion County, FL see an average of 1,691 patients per year. This represents a 1.28% decrease from the previous year (1,713 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Marion County, FL in comparison to neighboring states.

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Behavioral Health Conditions

Data only available at the state level.

State with the Highest Prevalence

  1. West Virginia

    8.26% of the population affected

  2. Arkansas

    8.13% of the population affected

  3. New Hampshire

    7.98% of the population affected

In 2016, West Virginia had the highest prevalence of adults with major depressive episode, with 8.26% of the population affected. The second highest is Arkansas (8.13%), followed by New Hampshire (7.98%).

The following map shows the percent of individuals with major depressive episode by state over multiple years.

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Access and Quality

Data only available at state level.

Most prevalent states

  1. Mississippi

    19.2% of adults

  2. Texas

    17.9% of adults

  3. Louisiana

    17.6% of adults

In 2016, Mississippi had the highest prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost, at 19.2%. It is followed by Texas (17.9%) and Louisiana (17.6%).

The following map shows the prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost by state over multiple years.

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Health Care Spending

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$8,076

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care 

$4,606

Per Enrollee Private Health Insurance Spending on Personal Health Care

$5,175

Per Enrollee Medicaid Spending on Personal Health Care

$12,229

Per Enrollee Medicare Spending on Personal Health Care

Between 2013 and 2014, all personal health care spending per capita in Florida (including private, Medicare, and Medicaid) grew 5.05%, from $7,688 to $8,076.

The following chart shows how this spending changed over time in comparison to Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance spending, per enrollee.

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Health Care Coverage

10.5%

Uninsured

29.6%

Employer Coverage

18.7%

Medicaid

21.8%

Medicare

16.9%

Non-Group

2.44%

Military or VA

Between 2016 and 2017, the percent of uninsured citizens in Marion County, FL declined by 12.8% from 12% to 10.5%.

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

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Health Risks

Data available at the county level.

Most at risk counties

  1. Gadsden County

    16.9% prevalence

  2. Madison County

    15.8% prevalence

  3. Taylor County

    15.5% prevalence

Gadsden County has the highest prevalence of diabetes in Florida, at 16.9%.

The following map shows the prevalence of diabetes in Florida by county over multiple years.

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Diversity

Marion County, FL is home to a population of 354k people, from which 97.4% are citizens. As of 2017, 6.98% of Marion County, FL residents were born outside of the country (24.7k people).

The ethnic composition of the population of Marion County, FL is composed of 248k White Alone residents (70.1%), 46.7k Hispanic or Latino residents (13.2%), 44k Black or African American Alone residents (12.4%), 5.95k Asian Alone residents (1.68%), 5.7k Two or More Races residents (1.61%), 1.87k Some Other Race Alone residents (0.529%), 1.53k American Indian & Alaska Native Alone residents (0.432%), and 301 Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander Alone residents (0.0849%).

The most common foreign languages spoken in Marion County, FL are N/A.

Age

Age by Nativity

48

Median Native-Born Age

± 0.5

55

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 4.7

In 2017, the median age of all people in Marion County, FL was 48.3. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 48, were generally younger than than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 55. But people in Marion County, FL are getting getting younger. In 2016, the average age of all Marion County, FL residents was 49.

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Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

6.98%

2017 Foreign-Born Population

24.7k people

7%

2016 Foreign-Born Population

24.4k people

As of 2017, 6.98% of Marion County, FL residents (24.7k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.7%. In 2016, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Marion County, FL was 7%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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Global Diversity

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Most Common Origin

  1. Cuba

    984,212 ± 23,779 people

  2. Haiti

    353,866 ± 14,481 people

  3. Colombia

    274,220 ± 12,772 people

In 2017, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Florida was Cuba, the natal country of 984,212 Florida residents, followed by Haiti with 353,866 and Colombia with 274,220.

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Citizenship

97.4%

2017 Citizenship

96.4%

2016 Citizenship

As of 2017, 97.4% of Marion County, FL residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.1%. In 2016, the percentage of US citizens in Marion County, FL was 96.4%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

Most Common

  1. White Alone

    248k ± 1.49k

  2. Hispanic or Latino

    46.7k ± 4.29k

  3. Black or African American Alone

    44k ± 2.34k

In 2017, there were 5.32 times more White Alone residents (248k people) in Marion County, FL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 46.7k Hispanic or Latino and 44k Black or African American Alone residents, the second and third most common racial or ethnic groups.

The following bar chart shows the 8 races and ethnicities represented in Marion County, FL as a share of the total population.

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Non-English Speakers

Most Common Languages

  1. N/A

    N/A speakers (N/A%)

  2. N/A

    N/A speakers (N/A%)

  3. N/A

    N/A speakers (N/A%)

N/A% of Marion County, FL citizens are speakers of a non-English language, which is approximately the same as the national average of 21.8%. In N/A, the most common non-English language spoken in Marion County, FL was N/A. N/A% of the overall population of Marion County, FL are native N/A speakers. N/A% speak N/A and N/A% speak N/A, the next two most common languages.

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Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

  1. Vietnam

    13,728 ± 1,898

  2. Gulf War (1990s)

    4,664 ± 1,125

  3. Korea

    3,573 ± 1,068

Marion County, FL has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.94 times greater than any other conflict.

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Education

In 2016, universities in Marion County, FL awarded 5,383 degrees. The student population of Marion County, FL is skewed towards women, with 4,674 male students and 11,122 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Marion County, FL are White (3,434 and 64.3%), followed by Black or African American (715 and 13.4%), Hispanic or Latino (607 and 11.4%), and Unknown (229 and 4.29%).

The largest universities in Marion County, FL by number of degrees awarded are College of Central Florida (2,540 and 47.2%), Rasmussen College-Florida (2,372 and 44.1%), and Marion Technical College (419226) (392 and 7.28%).

The most popular majors in Marion County, FL are Liberal Arts & Sciences (977 and 18.1%), Registered Nursing (712 and 13.2%), and General Business Administration & Management (614 and 11.4%).

The median tuition costs in Marion County, FL are $N/A for private four year colleges, and $1,910 and $7,642 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Concentrations

Most Common

  1. Registered Nursing

    571 degrees awarded

  2. General Business Administration & Management

    181 degrees awarded

  3. Liberal Arts & Sciences

    977 degrees awarded

In 2015, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Marion County, FL was Registered Nursing with 571 degrees awarded.

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

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Universities

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

  1. College of Central Florida

    2,540 degrees awarded

  2. Rasmussen College-Florida

    2,372 degrees awarded

  3. Marion Technical College (419226)

    392 degrees awarded

$1,910

Median In-State Public

$N/A

Median Private

In 2016, the Marion County, FL institution with the largest number of graduating students was College of Central Florida with 2,540 degrees awarded.

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Student Gender for Common Institutions

1,603

Degrees Awarded to Men

3,780

Degrees Awarded to Women

In 2016, 1,603 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Marion County, FL, which is 0.424 times less than the 3,780 female students who received degrees in the same year.

This chart displays the gender disparity between the institutions in Marion County, FL by degrees awarded.

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Student Race and Ethnicity

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

  1. White

    3,434 degrees awarded

  2. Black or African American

    715 degrees awarded

  3. Hispanic or Latino

    607 degrees awarded

In 2016 the majority of degrees awarded at institutions in Marion County, FL were to White students. These 3,434 degrees mean that there were 4.8 times more White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 715 degrees awarded.

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Housing & Living

The median property value in Marion County, FL was $137,300 in 2017, which is 0.631 times smaller than the national average of $217,600. Between 2016 and 2017 the median property value increased from $127,000 to $137,300, a 8.11% increase. The homeownership rate in Marion County, FL is 76.9%, which is higher than the national average of 63.9%. People in Marion County, FL have an average commute time of 23.6 minutes, and they commute by Drove Alone. Car ownership in Marion County, FL is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Income

Household Income

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$43,910

Median Household Income

± $1,793

141k

Number of Households

± 7,178

In 2017, the median household income of the 141k households in Marion County, FL grew to $43,910 from the previous year's value of $39,383.

The following chart displays the households in Marion County, FL 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 $60k - $75k range.

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Housing

Property Value

$137,300

2017 Median

± $7,868

$127,000

2016 Median

± $7,332

In 2017, the median property value in Marion County, FL grew to to $137,300 from the previous year's value of $127,000.

The following charts display, first, the property values in Marion County, FL compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies and, second, owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property value buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Marion County, FL the largest share of households have a property value in the $200k - $250k range.

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Property Taxes

$800 - $1,499

Average Range

This chart shows the households in Marion County, FL distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Marion County, FL the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

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Rent vs Own

76.9%

2017 Homeownership

71.5%

2016 Homeownership

In 2017, 76.9% of the housing units in Marion County, FL were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 71.5%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is higher than the national average of 63.9%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in Marion County, FL compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

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Transportation

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Marion County, FL distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Marion County, FL have 2 cars, followed by 1 car.

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Commute Time

23.6 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Marion County, FL have a shorter commute time (23.6 minutes) than the normal US worker (25.5 minutes). Additionally, 1.63% of the workforce in Marion County, FL have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Method of Travel

  1. Drove Alone

    81.7%

  2. Carpooled

    8.87%

  3. Worked At Home

    6.73%

In 2016, the most common method of travel for workers in Marion County, FL was Drove Alone (81.7%), followed by those who Carpooled (8.87%) and those who Worked At Home (6.73%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

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