Marion
Census-designated place in Flathead County, Montana
Marion is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Flathead County, Montana, with 1,119 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 3,944 ft (1,202 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Little Bitterroot Lake, 3.9 miles NW.
- 1,119residents (2020 Census)
- 3,944 ftelevation · 1,202 m
- 16.9 sq miland area · 43.7 km²
- 66 / sq mipopulation density
- 59920ZIP code
About Marion
Marion is a census-designated place and unincorporated community in Flathead County, Montana, United States. Its population was 1,119 as of the 2020 census. Marion has a post office with ZIP code 59925.
The Great Northern Railway created Marion in 1891 as the terminus of a short spur line that ran west from Kalispell. Between 1892 and 1902, this would be part of the Great Northern Main Line between Columbia Falls and Libby through Haskell Pass. The post office in Marion was established in 1892.
Located just off of U.S. Route 2, Marion is 21 miles from Kalispell. The town is next to Little Bitterroot Lake.
The railroad between Kalispell and Marion was abandoned in the 1940s. Part of it is now Great Northern Historical Trail.
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Living in Marion
- Median household income
- $65,250
- Median home value
- $431,500
- Median age
- 49
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Marion had 1,119 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,119 |
|---|---|
| Density | 66 per sq mi (26 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Marion at a glance
| State | Montana (MT) |
|---|---|
| County | Flathead County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 1,119 (2020) |
| Land area | 16.87 sq mi (43.7 km²) |
| Water area | 0.05 sq mi (0.13 km²) |
| Elevation | 3,944 ft (1,202 m) |
| Coordinates | 48.0865° N, 114.6796° W |
| ZIP code | 59920 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3047875 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Marion
- Little Bitterroot Lake3.9 mi NW
- Kila9.7 mi E
- Batavia14.0 mi NE
- Rhodes16.5 mi NE
- Lake Mary Ronan18.2 mi SE
- Kalispell18.5 mi NE
- Niarada18.5 mi S
- Forest Hill Village19.2 mi E
- Somers20.7 mi E
- Happys Inn20.7 mi W
- Lakeside21.2 mi E
- Evergreen21.2 mi NE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Marion
What county is Marion in?
Marion is in Flathead County, Montana.
What is the population of Marion, MT?
1,119 people lived in Marion at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Marion, MT?
The ZIP code of Marion is 59920.
What is the elevation of Marion?
3,944 feet (1,202 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Marion?
Little Bitterroot Lake (3.9 mi), Kila (9.7 mi), Batavia (14.0 mi), Rhodes (16.5 mi), Lake Mary Ronan (18.2 mi).
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