Marion, North Dakota facts for kids
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Marion
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Business District of Marion
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Location of Marion, North Dakota
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| Country | United States |
| State | North Dakota |
| County | LaMoure |
| Founded | 1900 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.00 sq mi (2.60 km2) |
| • Land | 0.84 sq mi (2.17 km2) |
| • Water | 0.17 sq mi (0.43 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,463 ft (446 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 125 |
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124 |
| • Density | 149.16/sq mi (57.61/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC–6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC–5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
58466
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| Area code(s) | 701 |
| FIPS code | 38-50780 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1033654 |
Marion is a small city in LaMoure County, North Dakota, United States. In 2020, the city had a population of 125 people. It is known for its quiet charm and interesting past.
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A Look Back at Marion's History
Marion started as a town called Elmo in 1900. Just two years later, in 1902, its name changed to Marion. This new name honored Marion Mellen. She was the daughter of Charles Sanger Mellen, who was the president of the Northern Pacific Railway.
Marion was special because it was at the end of a train line. This line started in Casselton, North Dakota. People called it the "lady line." This was because many towns along its path had female names. The train line served Marion until 2002.
Where is Marion? (Geography)
Marion is located in North Dakota. Its exact spot on a map is 46°36′26″N 98°20′1″W / 46.60722°N 98.33361°W. This means it is in the northern part of the United States.
The city covers a total area of about 1.01 square miles (2.60 square kilometers). Most of this area is land. About 0.84 square miles (2.17 square kilometers) is land. The rest, about 0.17 square miles (0.43 square kilometers), is water.
Who Lives in Marion? (Demographics)
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 241 | — | |
| 1920 | 294 | 22.0% | |
| 1930 | 258 | −12.2% | |
| 1940 | 242 | −6.2% | |
| 1950 | 272 | 12.4% | |
| 1960 | 309 | 13.6% | |
| 1970 | 215 | −30.4% | |
| 1980 | 214 | −0.5% | |
| 1990 | 169 | −21.0% | |
| 2000 | 146 | −13.6% | |
| 2010 | 133 | −8.9% | |
| 2020 | 125 | −6.0% | |
| 2022 (est.) | 124 | −6.8% | |
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Marion's Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 133 people living in Marion. These people lived in 64 different homes. About 36 of these homes were families. The city had about 158 people per square mile.
Most people in Marion were White (98.5%). A small number (1.5%) were from two or more racial backgrounds.
The average age of people in Marion was about 50.3 years old. About 15% of the residents were under 18 years old. About 29% were 65 years or older. The city had slightly more males (51.1%) than females (48.9%).
Education in Marion
Students in Marion attend schools in the Litchville-Marion School District. This school district was created in 2002.
Marion in the News
Marion was mentioned on the TV show "Wheel of Fortune" on March 5, 2014. A former resident, Stephanie Limesand, was a contestant on the show.
See also
In Spanish: Marion (Dakota del Norte) para niños
