Marion
City in Marion County, Ohio
Marion is a city in Marion County, Ohio, with 35,999 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 981 ft (299 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Green Camp, 6.3 miles SW.
- 35,999residents (2020 Census)
- 981 ftelevation · 299 m
- 13.0 sq miland area · 33.6 km²
- 2,777 / sq mipopulation density
- 43302ZIP code
About Marion
Marion is a city in Marion County, Ohio, United States, and its county seat. It is located in north-central Ohio, approximately 50 miles (80 km) north of Columbus. The population was 35,999 at the 2020 census, down slightly from 36,837 at the 2010 census. It is the largest city in Marion County and the principal city of the Marion micropolitan area. It is also part of the larger Columbus–Marion–Zanesville, OH Combined Statistical Area.
President Warren G. Harding, a former owner of the Marion Star, was a resident of Marion for much of his adult life and is buried at Harding Tomb. The city and its development were closely related to industrialist Edward Huber and his extensive business interests. The city is home to several historic properties, some listed on the National Register of Historic Places listings in Marion County, Ohio.
Marion currently styles itself as "America's Workforce Development Capital" given public–private educational partnerships and coordination of educational venues, from four and two–year college programs to vocational and technical training and skill certification programs. The mayor of Marion is Bill Collins.
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Living in Marion
- Median household income
- $47,951
- Median home value
- $119,500
- Median rent
- $856/mo
- Median age
- 39
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Marion had 35,999 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 35,999 |
|---|---|
| Density | 2,777 per sq mi (1,072 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Marion at a glance
| State | Ohio (OH) |
|---|---|
| County | Marion County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 35,999 (2020) |
| Land area | 12.96 sq mi (33.6 km²) |
| Water area | 0.09 sq mi (0.23 km²) |
| Elevation | 981 ft (299 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.5967° N, 83.1232° W |
| ZIP code | 43302 |
| Official website | marionohio.us |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3947754 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Marion
- Green Camp6.3 mi SW
- Morral8.0 mi NW
- Caledonia8.5 mi E
- Waldo9.7 mi S
- New Bloomington10.0 mi W
- Prospect10.4 mi S
- Harpster11.8 mi NW
- La Rue13.6 mi W
- Cardington13.9 mi SE
- Edison13.9 mi E
- Radnor14.7 mi S
- Richwood14.8 mi SW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Marion
What county is Marion in?
Marion is in Marion County, Ohio.
What is the population of Marion, OH?
35,999 people lived in Marion at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Marion, OH?
The ZIP code of Marion is 43302.
What is the elevation of Marion?
981 feet (299 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Marion?
Green Camp (6.3 mi), Morral (8.0 mi), Caledonia (8.5 mi), Waldo (9.7 mi), New Bloomington (10.0 mi).
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