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Population and Income Estimates
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County
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15-Mile Radius
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30-Mile Radius
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45-Mile Radius
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(2000)
Census:
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31214
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22067
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114736
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321716
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(2009)
Estimate:
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29433
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20581
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109817
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316045
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(2014)
Projection:
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28724
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20005
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107248
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312471
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(2009)
Est. Per Capita Income:
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19173
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18979
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18139
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18849
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(2009)
Est. Median Household Income:
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34066
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33492
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34110
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35839
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(2009)
Est. Median Age:
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41
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41
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40
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38
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Source: Claritas
Note: Radius is from county seat.
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County Labor Analysis |
(2009)
Labor Force
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(County and Surrounding Counties)
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County
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Civilian Labor Force
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Unemployment
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Unemployment Rate
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Marion
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11989
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1842
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15.4
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Fayette
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6822
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884
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13
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Walker
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27895
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2961
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10.6
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Franklin
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12869
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1590
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12.4
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Winston
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9222
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1507
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16.3
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Lamar
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5413
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804
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14.9
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Monroe (MS)
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15743
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2193
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13.9
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Itawamba (MS)
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9740
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1135
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11.7
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County Daytime Population: 13492
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Source: US Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics
Note: Numbers reflect 2009 annual averages
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(2008)
County Employment by Industry
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(2009)
County Population 25+ by Educational Attainment
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| Total: |
10781
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| Mining: |
39
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| Construction: |
206
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| Manufacturing: |
4158
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| Wholesale & Retail: |
1340
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| Transportation & Warehousing: |
258
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| Utilities & Information: |
87
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| Finance & Insurance: |
293
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| Real Estate, Rental & Leasing: |
25
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| Health Care & Social Assistance: |
1190
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| Accomodation & Food Services: |
605
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| Prof, Tech & Business Services: |
1021
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| State & Local Government: |
1480
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| Other: |
79
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Source: Alabama Department of Industrial Relations www.dir.state.al.us
Note: * Indicates non-disclosable data; included in "Other". (Figures may not add to total due to rounding.)
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Graduate/professional degree:
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3.1 %
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Bachelors degree:
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4.9 %
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Associates degree:
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5 %
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Some college, no degree:
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17.5 %
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High school graduate/GED:
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32.9 %
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9-12th grade (no diploma):
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21.3 %
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Less than 9th grade:
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15.2 %
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Source: Claritas
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Existing Industry |
Major Employers in Marion County (download this information in excel)
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Name
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Product
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# Employees
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Sitel
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2-Computer Tech Support Centers
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800
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Harden Manufacturing
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Furniture
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406
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Carraway Northwest Medical Ctr
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Health Care
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364
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Continental Conveyor & Equipment
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Handling Systems/Components
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351
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Buccaneer Homes
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Mobile Homes
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323
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Deer Valley Homebuilders
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Modular Houses
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307
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Minnesota Mining and Mfg (3M)
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Reflective Signs & Sheeting
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297
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NTN Bower
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Tapered Bearings
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287
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Marion Regional Medical Center
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Patient Care
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250
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Tullahoma Industries
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Military Clothing Manufacturing
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225
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Source: Local economic development contacts
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Major Manufacturing Employers in Marion County (download this information in excel)
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Name
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Product
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# Employees
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Source: Local economic development contacts
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Education
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(2007-2008)
K-12 Information
(Public school systems serving the county)
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Year
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System Name
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System Enrollment
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Spending Per Pupil
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2007
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Marion County Schools
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3683
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7756.55
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2007
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Winfield City Schools
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1322
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8050.16
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Source: Alabama Department of Education; www.alsde.edu
Note: Detailed information on Alabama's public school systems and individual schools can be accessed on the Alabama Department of Education website at www.alsde.edu (Note: Blanks indicate data not available)
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Higher Education and Training Centers
(Institutions located in the county and contiguous Alabama counties)
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Two-year colleges serving area:
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| Bevill State Community College |
Bevill State Community College @ Fayette |
Bevill State Community College @ Hamilton |
| Bevill State Community College @ Jasper |
Northwest-Shoals Comm College @ Phil Campbell |
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Four-year colleges serving area:
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Source: Alabama Commission on Higher Education
Note: Information on Alabama’s two and four year colleges can be found on the Commission’s website http://www.ache.state.al.us/Colleges&Universities/InstitutionalMap.htm
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Taxes |
(2010)
General Tax Structure
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Ad Valorem Tax
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Alabama has a state property tax rate of 6.5 mills (3 mills for education). Both county and city can levy property tax. All real and personal business property is assessed at 20% of fair market value. Details.
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Other Business Related Taxes
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County
(Outside Incorporated Areas)
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State
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| Sales Tax General Rate: |
2 %
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4 %
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| Use Tax General Rate: |
2 %
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4 %
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| Sales Tax on Machinery: |
0 %
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1.5 %
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| Use Tax on Machinery: |
0 %
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1.5 %
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| Occupational Tax: |
%
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Source: Alabama Department of Revenue; www.ador.state.al.us
Note: Information on business-related taxes is available on the Alabama Department of Revenue website at www.ador.state.al.us/bus.html. Construction materials are taxed at the general rate. Inventories and goods-in-process are not taxed.
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Transportation
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Interstates in county:
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None,
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Federal highways in county:
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278,
43,
78,
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Railroads serving in county:
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BNSF,
Norfolk Southern,
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Nearest Commercial air service:
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Tupelo, MS
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