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Marion, WI
City in Waupaca County, Wisconsin.
Population
1,238
Land area
2.5sq mi
People per sq mi
504
ZIP codes
0
Marion and its ZIP codes
Marion at a glance
- Marion is about 4.6 times as dense as Wisconsin as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $60,521 a year, 22% less than the Wisconsin figure of $77,485.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $104,200 (61% below Wisconsin) and median rent is $754 a month.
Local data for Marion, WI
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Marion, WI, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$60,521
Poverty rate
19.6%
Median home value
$104,200
Median rent
$754/mo
Homeownership
60.0%
Bachelor's or higher
11.3%
Median age
36.5
Average commute
23.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (693), Irish Americans (80), Polish Americans (65).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Waupaca County. PPP loans are for Marion.
Unemployment rate
3.1%
Aug 2026, +0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$49,799
18,477 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$59,826
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$484M
FY 2026, $9,349 per person
How people get to work
Marion, WI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone87.0%
- Carpooled8.6%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.6%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home2.8%
Average one-way commute: 23.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Marion, WI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
478
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
138
0.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
81° / 7°F
33.0 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Marion, WI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.4%
U.S. 33.3% +5.1 pts
Diabetes
13.0%
U.S. 12.1% +0.9 pts
Smoking
16.5%
U.S. 12.8% +3.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.9%
U.S. 11.1% -2.2 pts
Cities near Marion
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| CarolineCensus-designated place | 3.2 mi | 1.2 |
| PellaCensus-designated place | 5.6 mi | 1.6 |
| LeopolisCensus-designated place | 6.5 mi | 0.4 |
| Big FallsVillage | 7.4 mi | 0.5 |
| ClintonvilleCity | 7.7 mi | 4.4 |
| TigertonVillage | 8.6 mi | 1.8 |
| EmbarrassVillage | 9.5 mi | 1.2 |
| TilledaCensus-designated place | 9.7 mi | 0.3 |
| GreshamVillage | 13 mi | 1.1 |
| Bear CreekVillage | 13 mi | 0.9 |
| ThorntonCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.3 |
| BowlerVillage | 13 mi | 1 |
| ManawaCity | 15 mi | 1.6 |
| IolaVillage | 16 mi | 1.7 |
| ShawanoCity | 17 mi | 6.7 |
| OgdensburgVillage | 17 mi | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Marion, WI in?
- Marion is in Waupaca County, Wisconsin.
- What is the population of Marion, WI?
- About 1,238 people live in Marion, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Marion?
- Nearby places include Caroline (3.2 mi), Pella (5.6 mi), Leopolis (6.5 mi), Big Falls (7.4 mi), Clintonville (7.7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023