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Marion, OR
Census-designated place in Marion County, Oregon.
Population
154
Land area
1.1sq mi
People per sq mi
134
ZIP codes
0
Marion and its ZIP codes
Marion at a glance
- Marion is about 3 times as dense as Oregon as a whole.
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Marion County. PPP loans are for Marion.
Unemployment rate
5.1%
Aug 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$65,550
175,778 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$60,135
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$3.1B
FY 2026, $8,867 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Marion, OR, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
95
Countywide, mostly flood
Flood insurance policies
1,169
1.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
81° / 34°F
52.7 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Marion, OR, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.2%
U.S. 33.3% +7.9 pts
Diabetes
11.2%
U.S. 12.1% -0.9 pts
Smoking
11.5%
U.S. 12.8% -1.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.0%
U.S. 11.1% -5.1 pts
Cities near Marion
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| West ScioCensus-designated place | 3.7 mi | 0.3 |
| JeffersonCity | 4.1 mi | 0.9 |
| ScioCity | 5.2 mi | 0.4 |
| TurnerCity | 7 mi | 1.4 |
| AumsvilleCity | 7.5 mi | 1.1 |
| CrabtreeCensus-designated place | 7.8 mi | 1.8 |
| StaytonCity | 7.8 mi | 3.1 |
| MillersburgCity | 8.3 mi | 4.1 |
| SublimityCity | 8.8 mi | 0.9 |
| AlbanyCity | 12 mi | 17.9 |
| Four CornersCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 2.4 |
| SalemCity | 14 mi | 48.9 |
| IndependenceCity | 15 mi | 3 |
| LacombCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 4 |
| Adair VillageCity | 15 mi | 0.4 |
| LebanonCity | 15 mi | 7.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Marion, OR in?
- Marion is in Marion County, Oregon.
- What is the population of Marion, OR?
- About 154 people live in Marion, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Marion?
- Nearby places include West Scio (3.7 mi), Jefferson (4.1 mi), Scio (5.2 mi), Turner (7 mi), Aumsville (7.5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023