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Marion is a city in Crittenden County, Arkansas, United States. The population was 8,901 at the 2000 census. The city is the county seat of Crittenden CountyGR6, and is part of the Memphis metropolitan area.

Both Union Pacific Railroad and BNSF Railway operate major intermodal freight terminals near Marion.

A large site near Marion was the first runner-up for a Toyota automobile plant that eventually went to San Antonio, Texas; some business reports indicate that Toyota will eventually build an automobile plant at the site (which would be the first such plant in the state of Arkansas).

Marion is located at 351222N, 90126W (35.206092, -90.201734)GR1.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 34.8 km (13.4 mi), all land.

As of the censusGR2 of 2000, there were 8,901 people, 3,254 households, and 2,508 families residing in the city. The population density was 256.1/km (663.3/mi). There were 3,365 housing units at an average density of 96.8/km (250.7/mi). The racial makeup of the city was 83.96% White, 14.13% Black or African American, 0.26% Native American, 0.60% Asian, 0.49% from other races, and 0.56% from two or more races. 1.44% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.