Marion, Grant County, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Marion, Wisconsin
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Location of Marion, Wisconsin
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Grant |
| Area | |
| • Total | 35.7 sq mi (92.5 km2) |
| • Land | 35.4 sq mi (91.8 km2) |
| • Water | 0.3 sq mi (0.8 km2) |
| Elevation | 974 ft (297 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 517 |
| • Density | 14.6/sq mi (5.6/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 608 |
| FIPS code | 55-49350 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1583655 |
Marion is a small town located in Grant County, Wisconsin, in the United States. In the year 2000, about 517 people lived there.
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Geography of Marion
Marion covers a total area of about 35.7 square miles (92.5 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 35.4 square miles (91.8 square kilometers), is land. The rest, 0.3 square miles (0.8 square kilometers), is water.
People Living in Marion
In 2000, there were 517 people living in Marion. This means there were about 14.6 people for every square mile. There were 180 households, which are groups of people living together in one home. Out of these, 149 were families.
Who Lives in Marion?
Most people in Marion were White (99.23%). A small number were African American (0.19%), Asian (0.19%), or from other backgrounds (0.39%). About 1.16% of the people were Hispanic or Latino.
Families and Homes
Many households in Marion (45%) had children under 18 living with them. Most households (70.6%) were married couples. About 6.7% were single mothers with no husband. Some households (17.2%) were not families.
The average household had about 2.87 people. For families, the average size was 3.11 people.
Age Groups
The people in Marion were of different ages:
- 29.6% were under 18 years old.
- 8.7% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- 30.6% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- 20.5% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- 10.6% were 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in Marion was 32 years. For every 100 females, there were about 117 males.
Income in Marion
In 2000, the average income for a household in Marion was $33,750 per year. The average income for a family was also $33,750. Men earned about $22,614 per year, while women earned about $19,107. The average income per person in the town was $12,942.
About 8.5% of all people in Marion lived below the poverty line. This included 9.1% of children under 18 and 10.4% of people aged 65 or older.
Famous People from Marion
- Christopher Hinn was born in Marion. He was a miller, which means he worked with mills to grind grain. He also served in the Wisconsin State Assembly, which is part of the state's government.
See also
In Spanish: Marion (condado de Grant, Wisconsin) para niños
