Marion County, FL

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Population

359,977

1.59% growth

Poverty Rate

17.6%


Median Age

49.1


Median Household Income

$44,576

1.52% growth

Number of Employees

126,611

2.92% growth

Median Property Value

$150,600

9.69% growth

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In 2018, Marion County, FL had a population of 360k people with a median age of 49.1 and a median household income of $44,576. Between 2017 and 2018 the population of Marion County, FL grew from 354,353 to 359,977, a 1.59% increase and its median household income grew from $43,910 to $44,576, a 1.52% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Marion County, FL are White (Non-Hispanic) (70.1%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (12.1%), White (Hispanic) (11.8%), Two or More Races (Non-Hispanic) (2.31%), and Some Other Race (Hispanic) (1.49%). N/A% of the people in Marion County, FL speak a non-English language, and 97.8% are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Marion County, FL are Rasmussen College-Florida (3,089 degrees awarded in 2017), College of Central Florida (2,467 degrees), and Marion Technical College (419226) (396 degrees).

The median property value in Marion County, FL is $150,600, and the homeownership rate is 75.6%. Most people in Marion County, FL commute by Drove Alone, and the average commute time is 25.7 minutes. The average car ownership in Marion County, FL is 2 cars per household.

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COVID-19

Total Confirmed Cases by Date

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Impact on Employment

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Community Mobility

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Economy

The economy of Marion County, FL employs 127k people. The largest industries in Marion County, FL are Health Care & Social Assistance (20,449 people), Retail Trade (18,228 people), and Construction (10,930 people), and the highest paying industries are Public Administration ($40,527), Transportation & Warehousing ($40,338), and Educational Services ($38,882).

Median household income in Marion County, FL is $44,576. Males in Marion County, FL have an average income that is 1.34 times higher than the average income of females, which is $46,612. The income inequality in Marion County, FL (measured using the Gini index) is 0.474, which is lower than than the national average.

Wages

Median Household Income

$44,576

2018 value

± $2,607

1.52%

1 Year Growth

± 7.03%

Households in Marion County, FL have a median annual income of $44,576, which is less than the median annual income of $61,937 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $43,910 in 2017, which represents a 1.52% annual growth.

The following chart shows how the median household income in Marion County, FL compares to that of its neighboring and parent geographies.

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Wage by Gender in Common Jobs

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$62,257

Average Male Salary

± $878

$46,612

Average Female Salary

± $604

In 2018, full-time male employees in Florida made 1.34 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

    $56,219 ± $3,256

  2. White

    $51,352 ± $590

  3. American Indian

    $40,596 ± $5,196

In 2018 the highest paid race/ethnicity of Florida workers was Asian. These workers were paid 1.09 times more than White workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity.

This chart shows the race- and ethnicity-based wage disparities in the 5 most common occupations in Florida by number of full-time employees.

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Wage Distribution

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

0.474

2018 Wage GINI

0.473

2017 Wage GINI

In 2018, the income inequality in Florida was 0.474 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.214% growth from 2017 to 2018, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even.

The 2018 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 13.1%. 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

127k

2018 Value

± 7,534

2.92%

1 Year growth

± 8.09%

From 2017 to 2018, employment in Marion County, FL grew at a rate of 2.92%, from 123k employees to 127k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Marion County, FL, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (16,736 people), Sales & Related Occupations (16,168 people), and Management Occupations (10,584 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 Office & Administrative Support Occupations (16,736 people), Sales & Related Occupations (16,168 people), and Management Occupations (10,584 people).

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Most Specialized

Compared to other counties, Marion County, FL has an unusually high number of residents working as Farming, Fishing, & Forestry Occupations (2.23 times higher than expected), Law Enforcement Workers Including Supervisors (1.7 times), and Installation, Maintenance, & Repair Occupations (1.55 times).

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Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Marion County, FL, by median earnings, are Life, Physical, & Social Science Occupations ($85,872), Health Diagnosing & Treating Practitioners & Other Technical Occupations ($64,273), and Management Occupations ($54,180).

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Industries

Employment by Industries

127k

2018 Value

± 7,534

2.92%

1 Year growth

± 8.09%

From 2017 to 2018, employment in Marion County, FL grew at a rate of 2.92%, from 123k employees to 127k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Marion County, FL, are Health Care & Social Assistance (20,449 people), Retail Trade (18,228 people), and Construction (10,930 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 (20,449 people), Retail Trade (18,228 people), and Construction (10,930 people).

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Most Specialized

Compared to other counties, Marion County, FL has an unusually high number of Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting (2.47 times higher than expected), Administrative & Support & Waste Management Services (1.52 times), and Utilities (1.35 times) industries.

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Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Marion County, FL, by median earnings, are Public Administration ($40,527), Transportation & Warehousing ($40,338), and Educational Services ($38,882).

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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

    $63.5B

  2. Pharmaceuticals

    $51.6B

  3. Electronics

    $41.8B

In 2015, the top outbound Florida product (by dollars) was Mixed freight with $63.5B, followed by Pharmaceuticals ($51.6B) and Electronics ($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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$497B

2020 Value

$714B

Projected 2045 Value

43.6% growth

In 2020, total outbound Florida trade was $497B. This is expected to increase 43.6% 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

    $19.5B

  2. Texas

    $16.6B

  3. California

    $11.5B

In 2015, the top outbound Florida domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Georgia with $19.5B, followed by Texas with $16.6B and California and $11.5B.

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 its neighboring geographies.

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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

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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 360k people, from which 97.8% are citizens. As of 2017, 6.98% of Marion County, FL residents were born outside of the country (24.7k people).

In 2018, there were 5.8 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (252k people) in Marion County, FL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 43.5k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 42.3k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Age

Age by Nativity

48

Median Native-Born Age

± 0.7

59

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 5.9

In 2018, the median age of all people in Marion County, FL was 49.1. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 48, were generally younger than than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 59. But people in Marion County, FL are getting getting older. In 2017, the average age of all Marion County, FL residents was 48.

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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

    1,028,508 ± 24,290 people

  2. Haiti

    339,246 ± 14,186 people

  3. Colombia

    285,400 ± 13,028 people

In 2018, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Florida was Cuba, the natal country of 1,028,508 Florida residents, followed by Haiti with 339,246 and Colombia with 285,400.

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Citizenship

97.8%

2018 Citizenship

97.4%

2017 Citizenship

As of 2018, 97.8% of Marion County, FL residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2017, the percentage of US citizens in Marion County, FL was 97.4%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Marion County, FL

  1. White (Non-Hispanic)

    252k ± 148

  2. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)

    43.5k ± 2.18k

  3. White (Hispanic)

    42.3k ± 3.05k

In 2018, there were 5.8 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (252k people) in Marion County, FL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 43.5k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 42.3k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

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

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Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

  1. Vietnam

    14,696 ± 1,587

  2. Korea

    3,883 ± 899

  3. Gulf War (1990s)

    3,746 ± 1,250

Marion County, FL has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 3.78 times greater than any other conflict.

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Education

In 2017, universities in Marion County, FL awarded 6,041 degrees. The student population of Marion County, FL is skewed towards women, with 4,409 male students and 11,467 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Marion County, FL are White (3,990 and 66.4%), followed by Black or African American (841 and 14%), Hispanic or Latino (502 and 8.36%), and Unknown (372 and 6.19%).

The largest universities in Marion County, FL by number of degrees awarded are Rasmussen College-Florida (3,089 and 51.1%), College of Central Florida (2,467 and 40.8%), and Marion Technical College (419226) (396 and 6.56%).

The most popular majors in Marion County, FL are Registered Nursing (977 and 16.2%), Liberal Arts & Sciences (966 and 16%), and General Business Administration & Management (696 and 11.5%).

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. Liberal Arts & Sciences

    966 degrees awarded

  2. Registered Nursing

    688 degrees awarded

  3. Early Childhood Education & Teaching

    161 degrees awarded

In 2015, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Marion County, FL was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 966 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. Rasmussen College-Florida

    3,089 degrees awarded

  2. College of Central Florida

    2,467 degrees awarded

  3. Marion Technical College (419226)

    396 degrees awarded

$1,910

Median In-State Public

$N/A

Median Private

In 2017, the Marion County, FL institution with the largest number of graduating students was Rasmussen College-Florida with 3,089 degrees awarded.

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Student Gender for Common Institutions

1,756

Degrees Awarded to Men

4,285

Degrees Awarded to Women

In 2017, 1,756 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Marion County, FL, which is 0.41 times less than the 4,285 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

    3,990 degrees awarded

  2. Black or African American

    841 degrees awarded

  3. Hispanic or Latino

    502 degrees awarded

In 2017 the majority of degrees awarded at institutions in Marion County, FL were to White students. These 3,990 degrees mean that there were 4.74 times more White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 841 degrees awarded.

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Housing & Living

The median property value in Marion County, FL was $150,600 in 2018, which is 0.656 times smaller than the national average of $229,700. Between 2017 and 2018 the median property value increased from $137,300 to $150,600, a 9.69% increase. The homeownership rate in Marion County, FL is 75.6%, which is higher than the national average of 63.9%. People in Marion County, FL have an average commute time of 25.7 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.

Housing

Property Value

$150,600

2018 Median

± $6,133

$137,300

2017 Median

± $7,868

In 2018, the median property value in Marion County, FL grew to to $150,600 from the previous year's value of $137,300.

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 $150k - $175k range.

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Household Income

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$44,576

Median Household Income

± $2,607

143k

Number of Households

± 7,472

In 2018, the median household income of the 143k households in Marion County, FL grew to $44,576 from the previous year's value of $43,910.

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 $75k - $100k 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

75.6%

2018 Homeownership

76.9%

2017 Homeownership

In 2018, 75.6% of the housing units in Marion County, FL were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 76.9%.

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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Commute Time

25.7 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Marion County, FL have a similar commute time (25.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (25.7 minutes). Additionally, 3.21% 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%).

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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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