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Marion, KS
City in Marion County, Kansas.
Population
1,746
Land area
2.8sq mi
People per sq mi
633
ZIP codes
0
Marion and its ZIP codes
Marion at a glance
- Marion is about 18 times as dense as Kansas as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 134th among 721 cities and towns in Kansas.
- The median household income is $58,387, 21% below the Kansas median of $74,275.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $108,500 (50% below Kansas) and median rent is $636 a month.
Local data for Marion, KS
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Marion, KS, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$58,387
Poverty rate
11.1%
Median home value
$108,500
Median rent
$636/mo
Homeownership
73.8%
Bachelor's or higher
28.7%
Median age
47.4
Average commute
16.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (603), Irish Americans (210), Swedish Americans (73).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Marion County. PPP loans are for Marion.
Unemployment rate
4.5%
Aug 2026, +0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$42,958
3,639 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$52,566
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$101M
FY 2026, $8,528 per person
How people get to work
Marion, KS, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone84.2%
- Carpooled9.3%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.9%
- Worked from home4.5%
Average one-way commute: 16.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Marion, KS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
735
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
12
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 21°F
33.9 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone4 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Marion, KS, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.0%
U.S. 33.3% +4.7 pts
Diabetes
11.8%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
13.2%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
7.0%
U.S. 11.1% -4.1 pts
Cities near Marion
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| EastshoreCensus-designated place | 5.4 mi | 1 |
| FlorenceCity | 7.2 mi | 0.8 |
| PilsenCensus-designated place | 9.6 mi | 1.4 |
| Cedar PointCity | 11 mi | 0.1 |
| LincolnvilleCity | 11 mi | 0.2 |
| HillsboroCity | 12 mi | 2.4 |
| PeabodyCity | 13 mi | 1.3 |
| Lost SpringsCity | 16 mi | 0.2 |
| DurhamCity | 16 mi | 0.2 |
| TampaCity | 17 mi | 0.2 |
| BurdickCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 1 |
| LehighCity | 17 mi | 0.3 |
| BurnsCity | 18 mi | 0.3 |
| RamonaCity | 18 mi | 0.3 |
| ElmdaleCity | 19 mi | 0.2 |
| GoesselCity | 20 mi | 0.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Marion, KS in?
- Marion is in Marion County, Kansas.
- What is the population of Marion, KS?
- About 1,746 people live in Marion, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Marion?
- Nearby places include Eastshore (5.4 mi), Florence (7.2 mi), Pilsen (9.6 mi), Cedar Point (11 mi), Lincolnville (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023