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Marion, MI
Village in Osceola County, Michigan.
Population
581
Land area
1.3sq mi
People per sq mi
451
ZIP codes
0
Marion and its ZIP codes
Marion at a glance
- Marion is about 2.5 times as dense as Michigan as a whole.
- The median household income is $40,833, 44% below the Michigan median of $72,875.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $110,900 (52% below Michigan) and median rent is $667 a month.
Local data for Marion, MI
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Marion, MI, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$40,833
Poverty rate
22.4%
Median home value
$110,900
Median rent
$667/mo
Homeownership
70.7%
Bachelor's or higher
14.0%
Median age
46.2
Average commute
28.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (63), Irish Americans (44), Mexican Americans (28).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Osceola County. PPP loans are for Marion.
Unemployment rate
5.2%
Aug 2026, -1.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$58,595
7,692 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$51,435
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$190M
FY 2026, $8,317 per person
How people get to work
Marion, MI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone69.9%
- Carpooled23.1%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.5%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.9%
- Worked from home5.6%
Average one-way commute: 28.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Marion, MI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
155
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
39
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
80° / 10°F
33.4 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Marion, MI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.2%
U.S. 33.3% +6.9 pts
Diabetes
13.9%
U.S. 12.1% +1.8 pts
Smoking
19.2%
U.S. 12.8% +6.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.7%
U.S. 11.1% -3.4 pts
Cities near Marion
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| McBainCity | 7.6 mi | 1.3 |
| FalmouthCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 0.7 |
| EvartCity | 15 mi | 2.5 |
| TustinVillage | 16 mi | 0.4 |
| Le RoyVillage | 16 mi | 1 |
| Lake CityCity | 16 mi | 1 |
| CadillacCity | 17 mi | 8.3 |
| HarrisonCity | 18 mi | 3.7 |
| JenningsCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 0.8 |
| HaringCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 2.3 |
| WedgewoodCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 0.6 |
| HerseyVillage | 22 mi | 1.1 |
| FarwellVillage | 23 mi | 1.4 |
| Houghton LakeCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 10.8 |
| Reed CityCity | 24 mi | 2.1 |
| BarrytonVillage | 24 mi | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Marion, MI in?
- Marion is in Osceola County, Michigan.
- What is the population of Marion, MI?
- About 581 people live in Marion, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Marion?
- Nearby places include McBain (7.6 mi), Falmouth (10 mi), Evart (15 mi), Tustin (16 mi), Le Roy (16 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023