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Marion, Oregon
The Marion Grocery and Deli
The Marion Grocery and Deli
Location of Marion, Oregon
Location of Marion, Oregon
Country United States
State Oregon
County Marion
Area
 • Total 1.15 sq mi (2.97 km2)
 • Land 1.15 sq mi (2.97 km2)
 • Water 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
315 ft (96 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 307
 • Density 267.42/sq mi (103.25/km2)
Time zone UTC-8 (Pacific (PST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-7 (PDT)
ZIP code
97359
Area code(s) 503
FIPS code 41-45900
GNIS feature ID 2408180

Marion is a small community in Marion County, Oregon, United States. It is not officially a city or town. Instead, it is called an "unincorporated community." This means it does not have its own local government.

The United States Census Bureau counts Marion as a "census-designated place" (CDP). This helps them collect information about the people living there. In 2020, about 307 people lived in Marion. This community is also part of the larger Salem Metropolitan Statistical Area. This area includes Salem and nearby places.

Marion's Location and Size

Marion is located in the state of Oregon. It is part of Marion County. The community covers a total area of about 1.15 square miles (2.97 square kilometers). All of this area is land. There are no large bodies of water within its borders.

Who Lives in Marion?

The word "demographics" means facts about the people who live in a place. This includes things like how many people there are. It also covers their age or other details.

According to the 2020 census, 307 people lived in Marion. The census is a count of everyone in the country. It happens every ten years.

Historical population
Census Pop.
2020 307
U.S. Decennial Census

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