Marion, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Marion, Wisconsin
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Location of Marion in Waupaca (below) and Shawano (above) counties, Wisconsin
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| Counties | Waupaca, Shawano |
| Incorporated (village) | December 12, 1898 |
| Incorporated (city) | July 29, 1939 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.59 sq mi (6.71 km2) |
| • Land | 2.45 sq mi (6.35 km2) |
| • Water | 0.14 sq mi (0.36 km2) |
| Elevation | 850 ft (259 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,324 |
| • Density | 511.2/sq mi (197.32/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 715 & 534 |
| FIPS code | 55-49400 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1569041 |
Marion is a city in the state of Wisconsin, United States. It is unique because it is located in two different counties: Shawano County and Waupaca County. In 2020, about 1,324 people lived in Marion.
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The Story of Marion
A place to send and receive mail, called a post office, has been open in Marion since 1880. The city was named after Francis Marion. He was a brave officer who fought in the American Revolutionary War.
Marion is also home to a large Amish community. These families moved to Marion in 1995. The Amish live a simple lifestyle. They often do not use modern technology like cars or electricity. As of 2024, about 575 Amish people live in Marion. They are part of five different church groups.
Where is Marion Located?
Marion is found at specific geographic coordinates: 44.672573 degrees North and -88.886284 degrees West.
The city covers a total area of about 2.58 square miles (6.71 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, about 2.45 square miles (6.35 square kilometers). A small part, about 0.13 square miles (0.36 square kilometers), is water. Most of Marion is in Waupaca County. Only a small part of the city extends into Shawano County.
How Many People Live in Marion?
This section shows how the number of people living in Marion has changed over the years.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 161 | — | |
| 1890 | 470 | 191.9% | |
| 1900 | 602 | 28.1% | |
| 1910 | 798 | 32.6% | |
| 1920 | 875 | 9.6% | |
| 1930 | 992 | 13.4% | |
| 1940 | 1,034 | 4.2% | |
| 1950 | 1,118 | 8.1% | |
| 1960 | 1,200 | 7.3% | |
| 1970 | 1,218 | 1.5% | |
| 1980 | 1,348 | 10.7% | |
| 1990 | 1,242 | −7.9% | |
| 2000 | 1,297 | 4.4% | |
| 2010 | 1,260 | −2.9% | |
| 2020 | 1,324 | 5.1% | |
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Marion's Population in 2020
According to the census taken in 2020, there were 1,324 people living in Marion. Most of these residents, 1,310 people, lived in the Waupaca County part of the city. Only 14 people lived in the Shawano County part.
See also
In Spanish: Marion (Wisconsin) para niños
