Marion, Michigan facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Marion, Michigan
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Village
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The Middle Branch of the Muskegon River flowing through Marion, Michigan
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Location of Marion, Michigan
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| Country | United States |
| State | Michigan |
| County | Osceola |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.33 sq mi (3.44 km2) |
| • Land | 1.29 sq mi (3.33 km2) |
| • Water | 0.04 sq mi (0.11 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,099 ft (335 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 789 |
| • Density | 613.05/sq mi (236.64/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
49665
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| Area code(s) | 231 |
| FIPS code | 26-51660 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0631557 |
Marion is a small village in Osceola County, located in the state of Michigan in the United States. In 2010, about 872 people lived here. By 2020, the population was 789. The village is part of Marion Township.
Geography of Marion
Marion is a village with a total area of about 1.39 square miles (3.6 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, about 1.35 square miles (3.5 square kilometers). A small part, about 0.04 square miles (0.1 square kilometers), is water.
History of Marion
The village of Marion was named after a woman named Marion Clark. She and her husband, Christopher, were among the first people to settle in this area. They started a logging camp and built a saw mill. The Clarks also opened a general store, helped deliver mail, and even taught at the local school.
Population of Marion
The number of people living in Marion has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at the population from different census reports:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 741 | — | |
| 1910 | 767 | 3.5% | |
| 1920 | 708 | −7.7% | |
| 1930 | 607 | −14.3% | |
| 1940 | 710 | 17.0% | |
| 1950 | 879 | 23.8% | |
| 1960 | 898 | 2.2% | |
| 1970 | 891 | −0.8% | |
| 1980 | 816 | −8.4% | |
| 1990 | 807 | −1.1% | |
| 2000 | 836 | 3.6% | |
| 2010 | 872 | 4.3% | |
| 2020 | 789 | −9.5% | |
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Marion's Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 872 people living in Marion. These people made up 351 households, and 234 of these were families. The village had about 646 people per square mile (249 people per square kilometer).
Most of the people living in Marion were White (98.3%). A small number were African American (0.1%), Native American (0.5%), or from other backgrounds. About 1.3% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
About 36.5% of the households had children under 18 years old living with them. Many households were married couples living together (45.6%). The average household had about 2.48 people, and the average family had about 2.97 people.
The average age of people in the village was 37.4 years. About 27.4% of residents were under 18, and 16.7% were 65 or older. The population was almost evenly split between males (47.1%) and females (52.9%).
