Marion
City in Marion County, South Carolina

Marion is a city in Marion County, South Carolina, with 6,448 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 72 ft (22 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Rains, 7.2 miles SE.
- 6,448residents (2020 Census)
- 72 ftelevation · 22 m
- 4.5 sq miland area · 11.7 km²
- 1,430 / sq mipopulation density
- 29571ZIP code
About Marion
Marion is a city in and the county seat of Marion County, South Carolina, United States. It is named for Francis Marion, a brigadier general from South Carolina in the American Revolutionary War. As of the 2020 census, Marion had a population of 6,448.
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Living in Marion
- Median household income
- $30,662
- Median home value
- $137,300
- Median rent
- $651/mo
- Median age
- 43.9
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Marion had 6,448 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 6,448 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,430 per sq mi (552 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Marion at a glance
| State | South Carolina (SC) |
|---|---|
| County | Marion County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 6,448 (2020) |
| Land area | 4.51 sq mi (11.7 km²) |
| Elevation | 72 ft (22 m) |
| Coordinates | 34.1787° N, 79.3957° W |
| ZIP code | 29571 |
| Official website | marionsc.gov |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4544575 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Marion
- Rains7.2 mi SE
- Zion7.3 mi NE
- Mullins8.2 mi E
- Sellers8.4 mi NW
- Floydale10.4 mi N
- Centenary10.9 mi S
- Latta11.3 mi N
- Ketchuptown14.5 mi E
- Nichols14.6 mi E
- Newtown15.5 mi N
- Pamplico16.2 mi SW
- Aynor16.4 mi SE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Marion
What county is Marion in?
Marion is in Marion County, South Carolina.
What is the population of Marion, SC?
6,448 people lived in Marion at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Marion, SC?
The ZIP code of Marion is 29571.
What is the elevation of Marion?
72 feet (22 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Marion?
Rains (7.2 mi), Zion (7.3 mi), Mullins (8.2 mi), Sellers (8.4 mi), Floydale (10.4 mi).
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