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Marion, MN
Census-designated place in Olmsted County, Minnesota.
Population
314
Land area
1.9sq mi
People per sq mi
169
ZIP codes
0
Marion and its ZIP codes
Marion at a glance
- Marion is about 2.3 times as dense as Minnesota as a whole.
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Olmsted County. PPP loans are for Marion.
Unemployment rate
3.8%
Aug 2026, +0.7 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$83,402
105,239 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$74,873
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.3B
FY 2026, $7,952 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Marion, MN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
882
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
154
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
80° / 7°F
34.7 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Marion, MN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.7%
U.S. 33.3% +3.4 pts
Diabetes
9.1%
U.S. 12.1% -3.0 pts
Smoking
11.1%
U.S. 12.8% -1.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
4.6%
U.S. 11.1% -6.5 pts
Cities near Marion
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| RochesterCity | 6.3 mi | 56.7 |
| EyotaCity | 6.7 mi | 1.7 |
| StewartvilleCity | 9 mi | 3.4 |
| ChatfieldCity | 11 mi | 2.6 |
| DoverCity | 11 mi | 1 |
| High ForestCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.3 |
| RacineCity | 13 mi | 0.7 |
| ElginCity | 14 mi | 0.9 |
| St. CharlesCity | 14 mi | 3.8 |
| ByronCity | 16 mi | 3.1 |
| WykoffCity | 17 mi | 0.9 |
| OronocoCity | 17 mi | 2.9 |
| Spring ValleyCity | 18 mi | 3 |
| PlainviewCity | 18 mi | 2.1 |
| FountainCity | 18 mi | 1 |
| HammondCity | 19 mi | 0.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Marion, MN in?
- Marion is in Olmsted County, Minnesota.
- What is the population of Marion, MN?
- About 314 people live in Marion, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Marion?
- Nearby places include Rochester (6.3 mi), Eyota (6.7 mi), Stewartville (9 mi), Chatfield (11 mi), Dover (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023