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Marion County Profile
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Nearest MSA: Ocala
Time Zone: Eastern
Local Area Code(s): 352
Largest Cities:1 Ocala
2 Belleview
3 Dunnellon
Miles* To:
Tallahassee...................................155
Orlando...................................67
Tampa...................................89
Jacksonville...................................82
Miami...................................264
Atlanta...................................342
Chicago...................................926
Dallas...................................904
New York...................................919
*Miles are calculated from county seat.
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Marion
1980:122,488
1990:194,835
2010:331,298
2020(p):399,000
2040(p):529,100
(p) Denotes Projected Population
Florida
9,746,961
12,938,071
18,801,310
21,326,800
26,081,800
Marion Florida
2007$31,438$39,449
2008$31,604$40,133
2009$31,097$38,965
Average TemperatureHighLow
January:6945
July:9372
Florida Mean Annual Precipitation...........................53
Average Annual Rain Days...........................116
(2010)
In-Migration14,435
Out-Migration13,063
Net-Migration 1,372
*Estimates based on IRS Statistics of Income data
(2010)
Labor Force135,005
Labor Force % of County Population40.8
Number in County Unemployed18,671
Unemployment Rate13.8%

  Monthly labor force data are available from the Florida Agency
  for Workforce Innovation.
N/D = No DataMarionFlorida
(2010)
Average Annual Employment89,1327,109,630
Natural Resources & Mining2.1%1.2%
Construction6.7%5.0%
Manufacturing7.1%4.3%
Trade, Transportation and Utilities22.4%21.2%
Information1.7%1.9%
Financial Activities4.5%6.6%
Professional & Business Services7.8%14.8%
Education & Health Services14.7%22.0%
Leisure & Hospitality11.0%13.2%
Other Services2.9%3.3%
Public administration7.6%6.6%
Unclassified0.0%0.0%

Average Annual Wage
(2010)
All Industries$33,014
Construction$32,110
Education & Health Services$40,263
Financial Activities$40,003
Information$39,040
Leisure & Hospitality$15,574
Manufacturing$45,156
Natural Resources & Mining$28,070
Other Services$23,545
Professional & Business Services$31,426
Public administration$38,799
Trade, Transportation and Utilities$28,960
Unclassified$44,399
Major Private Sector Employers

Munroe Regional Medical Center
Business Line: Healthcare
Number of Employees..................................................... 2,481

Ocala Regional Medical Center & West Marion Community Hospital
Business Line: Healthcare
Number of Employees..................................................... 1,725

AT&T
Business Line: Support Services
Number of Employees..................................................... 1,000

Lockheed Martin
Business Line: Manufacturing
Number of Employees..................................................... 810

E-ONE, Inc.
Business Line: Manufacturing
Number of Employees..................................................... 800

Swift Transportation Company
Business Line: Transportation
Number of Employees..................................................... 524

Cheney Brothers, Inc.
Business Line: Distribution
Number of Employees..................................................... 507

The Centers
Business Line: Healthcare
Number of Employees..................................................... 483

ClosetMaid
Business Line: Manufacturing
Number of Employees..................................................... 460

Hospice of Marion County, Inc.
Business Line: Healthcare
Number of Employees..................................................... 452

Federal InterstatesI-75
Federal HighwaysUS-27; US-301; US-441
State HighwaysSR-40; SR-200; SR-464; SR-326; SR-35
RailroadsCSX ; Florida Northern Railroad
Nearest Airport with Scheduled Commerical Airline Service:Gainesville Regional Airport
# Runways2
Longest Paved Runway(ft.)7501
General Aviation AirportsOcala International Airport, Dunnellon/Marion County Airport

Local Deep Water PortTampa
Miles to Closest Port90
COUNTY
Countywide Ad Valorem Millage Rates:
Government3.8900
Schools7.7080
Special0.0000
Total11.5980

Ad Valorem Tax Exemption: No
Retail Sales Tax (Local Option)0.00
Federal Enterprise ZoneNo
State Enterprise Zone
STATE
Corporate Income Tax5.5%
Personal Income Tax0.0%
Retail Sales Tax6.0%
Electric Companies:
  • Progress Energy
  • Ocala Utility Service
  • Sumter Electric Cooperative

  • Natural Gas Companies:
  • TECO/Peoples Gas

  • Telephone Companies:
  • Bright House Networks
  • Embarq
  • Cox Communications

  • Water & Sewer Companies:
  • Ocala Utility Service
  • Marion County Utilities


  • Existing Industrial Zoned LandYes
    Number of Acres500
    Largest Available Contiguous Parcel100

    Industrial ParksYes
    Number of Acres1,000
    Largest Available Contiguous Parcel200

    Foreign Trade ZonesYes
    Zone Number(s)217
    Public
    Schools
    TeachersEnrollments
    Totals:623,15841,961

    Private Schools Available: Yes
    POST SECONDARY EDUCATION SERVING THE COUNTY:

    Colleges/Universities:
  • College of Central Florida
  • CF University Center
  • Rasmussen College

  • Junior/Community Colleges:
  • Central Florida Community College

  • Technical Schools:
  • Marion Technical Institute - High School
  • Community Technical Adult Education

  • Other Schools:
  • none listed

  • Local Radio Stations:
  • WHIJ
  • WKTK
  • WMFQ
  • WOCA
  • WTRS
  • WOGK
  • WRLE
  • WNDD
  • Local Television Stations:
  • WCJB
  • WESH







  • Locally Printed Newspapers:
  • Ocala Star Banner
  • South Marion Citizen

  • Number of Banks:23

    Number of Savings and Loans:3

    Number of Credit Unions:2
    Cost of Living
    Price Level Index, (2010)
    Florida State Average = 100
    200894.79
    200994.71
    201096.28
    Medical Services:
  • Munroe Regional Medical Center
  • Ocala Regional Medical Center
  • West Marion Community Hospital

  • Recreational Opportunities:
  • Don Garlits Museum of Drag Racing
  • Greenway Bike and Horse Trails
  • Ocala National Forest
  • Rainbow River
  • Santos Bike Trail
  • Silver River State Park
  • Silver Springs Attraction

  • Historical Points Of Interest:
  • Ft. King
  • Ocala Historic District

  • Cultural Events/Festivals:
  • Appleton Museum of Art
  • Florida Horse Park
  • Horses in the Sun
  • Ocala Civic Theatre
  • Ocala Symphony Orchestra
  • Southeastern Pro Rodeo

  • Enterprise Florida, Inc. 800 North Magnolia Avenue, Suite 1100 Orlando, Florida 32803 Phone 407-956-5600 Fax(407)956-5599
    Visit us on the World Wide Web: http://www.eflorida.com