Marion
City in Grant County, Indiana
Marion is a city in Grant County, Indiana, with 28,310 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 810 ft (247 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Jonesboro, 5.1 miles S.
- 28,310residents (2020 Census)
- 810 ftelevation · 247 m
- 15.7 sq miland area · 40.7 km²
- 1,803 / sq mipopulation density
- 46953ZIP code
About Marion
Marion is a city in and the county seat of Grant County, Indiana, United States, along the Mississinewa River. The population was 28,310 as of the 2020 census. It is named for Francis Marion, a brigadier general from South Carolina in the American Revolutionary War.
The city is home to Indiana Wesleyan University, the largest evangelical Christian university in the Midwest and Indiana's largest private university, when online and regional campuses in Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio, and Illinois are included. The traditional campus enrolls about 2,800 students. Marion is the birthplace of actor James Dean and cartoonist Jim Davis, and was the location of the wedding of actress Julia Roberts and singer Lyle Lovett in 1993. Ronald Douglas Morrell Jr. is the city's first African American mayor and has been mayor since 2024.
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Living in Marion
- Median household income
- $43,343
- Median home value
- $85,300
- Median rent
- $805/mo
- Median age
- 35.2
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Marion had 28,310 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 28,310 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,803 per sq mi (696 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Marion at a glance
| State | Indiana (IN) |
|---|---|
| County | Grant County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 28,310 (2020) |
| Land area | 15.70 sq mi (40.7 km²) |
| Water area | 0.08 sq mi (0.21 km²) |
| Elevation | 810 ft (247 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.5500° N, 85.6604° W |
| ZIP code | 46953 |
| Official website | cityofmarion.in.gov |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1846908 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Marion
- Jonesboro5.1 mi S
- Gas City5.5 mi SE
- Sweetser5.7 mi W
- Jalapa6.7 mi NW
- Landess6.8 mi NE
- Herbst7.1 mi W
- Mier8.7 mi W
- Swayzee9.1 mi W
- La Fontaine9.2 mi N
- Fairmount9.2 mi S
- Van Buren9.4 mi NE
- Upland10.3 mi SE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Marion
What county is Marion in?
Marion is in Grant County, Indiana.
What is the population of Marion, IN?
28,310 people lived in Marion at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Marion, IN?
The ZIP code of Marion is 46953.
What is the elevation of Marion?
810 feet (247 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Marion?
Jonesboro (5.1 mi), Gas City (5.5 mi), Sweetser (5.7 mi), Jalapa (6.7 mi), Landess (6.8 mi).
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