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Marion, AL
City in Perry County, Alabama.
Population
2,886
Land area
10.6sq mi
People per sq mi
273
ZIP codes
0
Marion and its ZIP codes
Marion at a glance
- Marion is about 2.7 times as dense as Alabama as a whole.
- The median household income is $35,842, 44% below the Alabama median of $63,999.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $108,700 (48% below Alabama) and median rent is $588 a month.
Local data for Marion, AL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Marion, AL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$35,842
Poverty rate
20.1%
Median home value
$108,700
Median rent
$588/mo
Homeownership
60.3%
Bachelor's or higher
10.8%
Median age
34.2
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (117), Irish Americans (78), Jamaican Americans (51).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Perry County. PPP loans are for Marion.
Unemployment rate
7.0%
Aug 2026, +0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$45,485
1,785 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$44,524
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$63.3M
FY 2026, $7,432 per person
How people get to work
Marion, AL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone78.5%
- Carpooled6.3%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked11.3%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.2%
- Worked from home2.6%
Environment and hazard risk
Marion, AL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
218
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
2
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
93° / 34°F
54.6 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone7 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Marion, AL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
49.5%
U.S. 33.3% +16.2 pts
Diabetes
20.2%
U.S. 12.1% +8.1 pts
Smoking
19.3%
U.S. 12.8% +6.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
13.4%
U.S. 11.1% +2.3 pts
Cities near Marion
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| NewbernTown | 13 mi | 1.2 |
| GreensboroCity | 17 mi | 2.4 |
| UniontownCity | 17 mi | 15.2 |
| FaunsdaleTown | 20 mi | 0.3 |
| Valley GrandeCity | 22 mi | 33.5 |
| SelmaCity | 23 mi | 13.8 |
| BrentCity | 23 mi | 8.8 |
| OrrvilleTown | 23 mi | 1 |
| CentrevilleCity | 25 mi | 9.5 |
| Selmont-West SelmontCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 3.3 |
| MaplesvilleTown | 27 mi | 3.4 |
| DaytonTown | 28 mi | 1 |
| AkronTown | 30 mi | 0.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Marion, AL in?
- Marion is in Perry County, Alabama.
- What is the population of Marion, AL?
- About 2,886 people live in Marion, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Marion?
- Nearby places include Newbern (13 mi), Greensboro (17 mi), Uniontown (17 mi), Faunsdale (20 mi), Valley Grande (22 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023