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Marion, NY
Census-designated place in Wayne County, New York.
Population
1,400
Land area
3.1sq mi
People per sq mi
459
ZIP codes
0
Marion and its ZIP codes
Marion at a glance
- Households here earn a median of $42,865 a year, 50% less than the New York figure of $85,974.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $158,800 (63% below New York) and median rent is $610 a month.
Local data for Marion, NY
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Marion, NY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$42,865
Poverty rate
8.1%
Median home value
$158,800
Median rent
$610/mo
Homeownership
53.3%
Bachelor's or higher
11.5%
Median age
42.3
Average commute
22.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (408), Irish Americans (292), Dutch Americans (236).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Wayne County. PPP loans are for Marion.
Unemployment rate
3.6%
Aug 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$58,849
28,770 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$60,489
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$665M
FY 2026, $7,291 per person
How people get to work
Marion, NY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone71.6%
- Carpooled17.1%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked9.4%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home1.9%
Average one-way commute: 22.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Marion, NY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
520
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
146
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
79° / 16°F
39.9 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Marion, NY, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.0%
U.S. 33.3% +3.7 pts
Diabetes
10.3%
U.S. 12.1% -1.8 pts
Smoking
13.5%
U.S. 12.8% +0.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
5.7%
U.S. 11.1% -5.4 pts
Cities near Marion
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| WalworthCensus-designated place | 4.1 mi | 1.5 |
| WilliamsonCensus-designated place | 5.6 mi | 3.8 |
| PalmyraVillage | 5.9 mi | 1.3 |
| OntarioCensus-designated place | 6.9 mi | 4 |
| MacedonCensus-designated place | 7.4 mi | 2.2 |
| Port GibsonCensus-designated place | 7.7 mi | 1.2 |
| GanandaCensus-designated place | 8.2 mi | 3.6 |
| NewarkVillage | 8.6 mi | 5.4 |
| PultneyvilleCensus-designated place | 9.3 mi | 2.3 |
| SodusVillage | 9.4 mi | 0.9 |
| LyonsCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 4.6 |
| ManchesterVillage | 12 mi | 1.1 |
| WebsterVillage | 13 mi | 2.2 |
| ShortsvilleVillage | 13 mi | 0.6 |
| Sodus PointVillage | 13 mi | 1.5 |
| FairportVillage | 13 mi | 1.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Marion, NY in?
- Marion is in Wayne County, New York.
- What is the population of Marion, NY?
- About 1,400 people live in Marion, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Marion?
- Nearby places include Walworth (4.1 mi), Williamson (5.6 mi), Palmyra (5.9 mi), Ontario (6.9 mi), Macedon (7.4 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023