Marion

City in Marion County, South Carolina

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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.

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, SC population

Marion had 6,448 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census6,448
Density1,430 per sq mi (552 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Marion at a glance

StateSouth Carolina (SC)
CountyMarion County
TypeCity
Population6,448 (2020)
Land area4.51 sq mi (11.7 km²)
Elevation72 ft (22 m)
Coordinates34.1787° N, 79.3957° W
ZIP code29571
Official websitemarionsc.gov
Census code (GEOID)4544575

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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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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