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Marion, TX
City in Guadalupe County, Texas.
Population
939
Land area
0.8sq mi
People per sq mi
1,202
ZIP codes
0
Marion and its ZIP codes
Marion at a glance
- Marion is about 10 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $62,788 a year, 20% less than the Texas figure of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $162,100 (43% below Texas) and median rent is $1,296 a month.
Local data for Marion, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Marion, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$62,788
Poverty rate
16.4%
Median home value
$162,100
Median rent
$1,296/mo
Homeownership
71.6%
Bachelor's or higher
18.3%
Median age
41.7
Average commute
25.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (411), German Americans (230), Irish Americans (78).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Guadalupe County. PPP loans are for Marion.
Unemployment rate
4.4%
Aug 2026, +0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$61,162
49,773 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$61,610
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.5B
FY 2026, $8,708 per person
How people get to work
Marion, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone68.6%
- Carpooled18.9%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked4.6%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home7.9%
Average one-way commute: 25.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Marion, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: tornado
Storm events since 1996
419
Countywide, mostly flash flood
Flood insurance policies
2,244
3.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
93° / 37°F
33.6 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Marion, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.4%
U.S. 33.3% +3.1 pts
Diabetes
15.7%
U.S. 12.1% +3.6 pts
Smoking
14.3%
U.S. 12.8% +1.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
20.9%
U.S. 11.1% +9.8 pts
Cities near Marion
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Santa ClaraCity | 1.7 mi | 2.3 |
| CiboloCity | 4.6 mi | 21.1 |
| New BerlinCity | 5 mi | 9.6 |
| ZuehlCensus-designated place | 5.2 mi | 5.3 |
| McQueeneyCensus-designated place | 5.5 mi | 4.1 |
| Lake DunlapCensus-designated place | 7.5 mi | 1.5 |
| SchertzCity | 7.6 mi | 33.1 |
| Randolph AFBCensus-designated place | 8.8 mi | 4.1 |
| New BraunfelsCity | 9.1 mi | 45 |
| Universal CityCity | 9.8 mi | 5.6 |
| SeguinCity | 10 mi | 40 |
| SelmaCity | 11 mi | 5 |
| ConverseCity | 11 mi | 9.4 |
| Garden RidgeCity | 11 mi | 7.1 |
| St. HedwigTown | 11 mi | 29.6 |
| Live OakCity | 12 mi | 4.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Marion, TX in?
- Marion is in Guadalupe County, Texas.
- What is the population of Marion, TX?
- About 939 people live in Marion, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Marion?
- Nearby places include Santa Clara (1.7 mi), Cibolo (4.6 mi), New Berlin (5 mi), Zuehl (5.2 mi), McQueeney (5.5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023