Marion
City in McDowell County, North Carolina
Marion is a city in McDowell County, North Carolina, with 7,717 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,404 ft (428 m) above sea level. The nearest town is West Marion, 1.9 miles SW.
- 7,717residents (2020 Census)
- 1,404 ftelevation · 428 m
- 6.9 sq miland area · 17.7 km²
- 1,126 / sq mipopulation density
- 28752ZIP code
About Marion
Marion is a city in and the county seat of McDowell County, North Carolina, United States. Founded in 1844, the city was named in honor of Brigadier General Francis Marion, the American Revolutionary War Hero whose talent in guerrilla warfare earned him the name "Swamp Fox". Marion's Main Street Historic District is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The population was 7,717 at the 2020 Census.
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Living in Marion
- Median household income
- $51,314
- Median home value
- $163,500
- Median rent
- $762/mo
- Median age
- 39.1
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Marion had 7,717 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 7,717 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,126 per sq mi (435 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Marion at a glance
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
|---|---|
| County | McDowell County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 7,717 (2020) |
| Land area | 6.85 sq mi (17.7 km²) |
| Water area | 0.03 sq mi (0.08 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,404 ft (428 m) |
| Coordinates | 35.6762° N, 82.0008° W |
| ZIP code | 28752 |
| Official website | marionnc.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3741420 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Marion
- West Marion1.9 mi SW
- Glenwood4.0 mi S
- Nebo5.5 mi NE
- Old Fort10.4 mi W
- Glen Alpine12.8 mi E
- Montreat16.9 mi W
- Spruce Pine16.9 mi N
- Salem16.9 mi E
- Morganton17.4 mi E
- Black Mountain18.7 mi W
- Lake Lure19.4 mi SW
- Ruth20.5 mi S
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Marion
What county is Marion in?
Marion is in McDowell County, North Carolina.
What is the population of Marion, NC?
7,717 people lived in Marion at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Marion, NC?
The ZIP code of Marion is 28752.
What is the elevation of Marion?
1,404 feet (428 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Marion?
West Marion (1.9 mi), Glenwood (4.0 mi), Nebo (5.5 mi), Old Fort (10.4 mi), Glen Alpine (12.8 mi).
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