Marion
City in Linn County, Iowa
Marion is a city in Linn County, Iowa, with 41,535 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 850 ft (259 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Robins, 5.1 miles NW.
- 41,535residents (2020 Census)
- 850 ftelevation · 259 m
- 18.1 sq miland area · 46.8 km²
- 2,297 / sq mipopulation density
- 52302ZIP code
About Marion
Marion is a city in Linn County, Iowa, United States. The population was 26,294 at the 2000 census and was 41,535 in 2020, an increase of 58%. The city is located next to Cedar Rapids and part of the Cedar Rapids Metropolitan Statistical Area. Marion was designated as the first Linn County seat before it was moved to the larger neighbor Cedar Rapids in 1919. Marion is primarily a suburban community with a historic downtown center, and is one of the fastest-growing cities in Iowa.
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Living in Marion
- Median household income
- $86,743
- Median home value
- $241,700
- Median rent
- $961/mo
- Median age
- 40.6
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Marion had 41,535 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 41,535 |
|---|---|
| Density | 2,297 per sq mi (887 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Marion at a glance
| State | Iowa (IA) |
|---|---|
| County | Linn County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 41,535 (2020) |
| Land area | 18.08 sq mi (46.8 km²) |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km²) |
| Elevation | 850 ft (259 m) |
| Coordinates | 42.0446° N, 91.5862° W |
| ZIP code | 52302 |
| Official website | cityofmarion.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1949485 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Marion
- Robins5.1 mi NW
- Hiawatha5.4 mi W
- Bertram6.9 mi S
- Springville7.2 mi E
- Cedar Rapids7.3 mi SW
- Alburnett7.4 mi N
- Palo11.0 mi W
- Ely11.3 mi S
- Central City11.3 mi N
- Mount Vernon11.7 mi SE
- Martelle11.8 mi E
- Stone City12.8 mi E
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Marion
What county is Marion in?
Marion is in Linn County, Iowa.
What is the population of Marion, IA?
41,535 people lived in Marion at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Marion, IA?
The ZIP code of Marion is 52302.
What is the elevation of Marion?
850 feet (259 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Marion?
Robins (5.1 mi), Hiawatha (5.4 mi), Bertram (6.9 mi), Springville (7.2 mi), Cedar Rapids (7.3 mi).
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