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Marion, LA
Town in Union Parish, Louisiana.
Population
539
Land area
3.2sq mi
People per sq mi
168
ZIP codes
0
Marion and its ZIP codes
Marion at a glance
- Marion is 57% denser than Louisiana as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $28,452 a year, 53% less than the Louisiana figure of $60,756.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $142,100 (34% below Louisiana) and median rent is $806 a month.
Local data for Marion, LA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Marion, LA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$28,452
Poverty rate
36.9%
Median home value
$142,100
Median rent
$806/mo
Homeownership
57.3%
Bachelor's or higher
20.8%
Median age
45.8
Average commute
26.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Scottish Americans (42), Irish Americans (13), Mexican Americans (10).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Union Parish. PPP loans are for Marion.
Unemployment rate
4.2%
Aug 2026, -0.8 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$43,823
5,513 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$53,356
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$147M
FY 2026, $6,954 per person
How people get to work
Marion, LA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone87.2%
- Carpooled9.6%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.6%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home1.6%
Average one-way commute: 26.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Marion, LA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
648
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
256
2.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 34°F
59.9 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Marion, LA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
42.7%
U.S. 33.3% +9.4 pts
Diabetes
23.2%
U.S. 12.1% +11.1 pts
Smoking
23.4%
U.S. 12.8% +10.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.0%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
Cities near Marion
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Huttig, ARCity | 11 mi | 3 |
| FarmervilleTown | 12 mi | 5.8 |
| Felsenthal, ARTown | 12 mi | 1.5 |
| Strong, ARCity | 16 mi | 1.6 |
| SterlingtonTown | 19 mi | 2.8 |
| BastropCity | 21 mi | 8.6 |
| SpearsvilleVillage | 21 mi | 2.4 |
| DownsvilleVillage | 21 mi | 0.7 |
| Urbana, ARCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 1.9 |
| West Crossett, ARCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 11.9 |
| Crossett, ARCity | 22 mi | 7.2 |
| LillieVillage | 24 mi | 1.9 |
| BerniceTown | 25 mi | 3.2 |
| ClaiborneCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 10 |
| Lawson, ARCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 3.3 |
| CollinstonVillage | 26 mi | 1.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Marion, LA in?
- Marion is in Union Parish, Louisiana.
- What is the population of Marion, LA?
- About 539 people live in Marion, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Marion?
- Nearby places include Huttig, AR (11 mi), Farmerville (12 mi), Felsenthal, AR (12 mi), Strong, AR (16 mi), Sterlington (19 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023