Marion
City in Perry County, Alabama
Marion is a city in Perry County, Alabama, with 3,176 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 374 ft (114 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Newbern, 13.0 miles W.
- 3,176residents (2020 Census)
- 374 ftelevation · 114 m
- 10.6 sq miland area · 27.4 km²
- 300 / sq mipopulation density
- 36756ZIP code
About Marion
Marion is a city in and the county seat of Perry County, Alabama, United States. As of the 2020 census, Marion had a population of 3,176. First known as Muckle Ridge, the city was renamed for a hero of the American Revolution, Francis Marion.
Two colleges, Judson College and Marion Military Institute, are located in Marion. This is noted in the city's welcome sign referring to Marion as "The College City".
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Living in Marion
- Median household income
- $35,842
- Median home value
- $108,700
- Median rent
- $588/mo
- Median age
- 34.2
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Marion had 3,176 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 3,176 |
|---|---|
| Density | 300 per sq mi (116 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Marion at a glance
| State | Alabama (AL) |
|---|---|
| County | Perry County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 3,176 (2020) |
| Land area | 10.57 sq mi (27.4 km²) |
| Water area | 0.09 sq mi (0.23 km²) |
| Elevation | 374 ft (114 m) |
| Coordinates | 32.6320° N, 87.3173° W |
| ZIP code | 36756 |
| Official website | marionalabama.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0146768 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Marion
- Newbern13.0 mi W
- Uniontown16.2 mi SW
- Greensboro16.8 mi W
- Valley Grande19.4 mi SE
- Faunsdale20.1 mi SW
- Selma22.1 mi SE
- Orrville22.9 mi S
- Brent23.2 mi N
- Centreville25.0 mi NE
- Selmont-West Selmont25.3 mi SE
- Dayton27.1 mi SW
- Maplesville27.5 mi NE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Marion
What county is Marion in?
Marion is in Perry County, Alabama.
What is the population of Marion, AL?
3,176 people lived in Marion at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Marion, AL?
The ZIP code of Marion is 36756.
What is the elevation of Marion?
374 feet (114 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Marion?
Newbern (13.0 mi), Uniontown (16.2 mi), Greensboro (16.8 mi), Valley Grande (19.4 mi), Faunsdale (20.1 mi).
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