Marion County, TX Economy


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Marion, TX County is located in East Texas and is home to a variety of businesses. One of the largest employers in the area is Brookshire Grocery Company, which operates multiple stores throughout Marion. Other notable local companies include Dairy Queen, Sonic Drive-In, and Big Lots. The cost of living in Marion is relatively low compared to many other places in the U.S., with rent for two-bedroom apartments averaging around $830 per month, while the national average for two bedrooms is $1,430. Additionally, food costs are lower than they are nationally; the grocery cost index in Marion is 91 compared to 100 nationally.

Marion County has an unemployment rate of 8.2%. The US average is 6.0%.

Marion County has seen the job market decrease by -3.4% over the last year. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 30.0%, which is lower than the US average of 33.5%.

Tax Rates for Marion County
- The Sales Tax Rate for Marion County is 6.8%. The US average is 7.3%.
- The Income Tax Rate for Marion County is 0.0%. The US average is 4.6%.
- Tax Rates can have a big impact when Comparing Cost of Living.

Income and Salaries for Marion County
- The average income of a Marion County resident is $26,857 a year. The US average is $37,638 a year.
- The Median household income of a Marion County resident is $43,153 a year. The US average is $69,021 a year.

Income by Population Percent

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