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Town of Marion, Juneau County, Wisconsin
Marion (town), Juneau County, town, in Juneau County, Wisconsin. Marion (town), Juneau County had 452 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 2.0% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 444 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 541 (±196). GEOID 5505749375.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
452
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 444 · ACS 2020-2024: 541 ±196
Median household income
$31,495
±$4,757 (90% margin)
Wisconsin: $77,485
Median home value
$177,400
±$41,914 (90% margin)
Wisconsin: $266,500
Median gross rent
$1,227
±$147 (90% margin)
Wisconsin: $1,087
Where is Marion (town), Juneau County and what county is it in?
Marion (town), Juneau County is a town in Juneau County, Wisconsin. It covers 23.4 square miles of land, 19 residents per square mile in 2020.
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Marion (town), Juneau County, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 452 people lived in Marion (town), Juneau County on July 1, 2025, up 2.0% since 2020, faster than Wisconsin (+1.3%). The 2020 Census counted 444 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 541 (±196).
| Measure | Marion (town), Juneau County | Juneau County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 541±196 | 26,689 | no clear change |
| Households | 320±138 | 10,955 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 1.69±0.30 | 2.27 | −0.56 |
| Housing units | 468±153 | 14,767 | +176 |
Marion (town), Juneau County's population since 2000
From 433 in 2000 to 452 in 2025: up 4.4%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Marion (town), Juneau County as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Marion (town), Juneau County?
The median resident of Marion (town), Juneau County is 62.9 years old; 12.0% are under 18 and 34.2% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 89.8%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 6.5%.
| Measure | Marion (town), Juneau County | Juneau County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 62.9±4.1 | 45.8 | +15.0 |
| Under 18 years | 12.0%±6.2 pts | 19.3% | – |
| 65 years and over | 34.2%±16.6 pts | 21.8% | – |
| Male | 45.5%±9.5 pts | 53.9% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 6.5%±8.7 pts | 3.0% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 89.8%±9.5 pts | 87.4% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±4.1 pts | 2.3% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±4.1 pts | 0.6% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.4%±0.6 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±4.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.3%±3.4 pts | 5.9% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±4.1 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 22.4%±20.5 pts | 2.3% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 23.8%±20.7 pts | 3.4% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 6.7%±4.4 pts | 9.2% | – |
| With a disability | 13.9%±6.5 pts | 17.1% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 17.6%±11.2 pts | 5.4% | – |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 93.0%±4.8 pts | 90.3% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 31.1%±22.2 pts | 16.9% | – |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 2.2%±1.8 pts | 5.3% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 98.1%±2.0 pts | 90.1% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.7%±1.0 pts | 1.3% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Marion (town), Juneau County earn?
Half of Marion (town), Juneau County's 320 households earn less than $31,495 a year (±$4,757), against $67,270 in Juneau County and $77,485 in Wisconsin. In 2015-2019 the median was $77,139 in 2024 dollars, so it fell by $45,644 after inflation. 31.2% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Marion (town), Juneau County | Juneau County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $31,495±$4,757 | $67,270 | −$45,644 |
| Mean household income | $44,277±$10,877 | $80,141 | – |
| Per capita income | $24,592±$6,619 | $33,746 | −$14,302 |
| People below the poverty line | 31.2%±20.5 pts | 13.0% | +25.2 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 20.0%±23.9 pts | 12.3% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 12.5%±9.0 pts | 14.9% | – |
| Households with a computer | 95.9%±4.5 pts | 92.5% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 69.4%±19.3 pts | 83.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Marion (town), Juneau County?
Owners occupy 92.5% of Marion (town), Juneau County's occupied homes and renters 7.5%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $177,400 by its owner (±$41,914). The median renter pays $1,227 a month including utilities.
| Measure | Marion (town), Juneau County | Juneau County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $177,400±$41,914 | $177,700 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $1,227±$147 | $879 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 25.0%±24.6 pts | 26.9% | – |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,542±$212 | $1,390 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 92.5%±7.2 pts | 78.1% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 7.5%±7.2 pts | 21.9% | – |
| Housing units | 468±153 | 14,767 | +176 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 2.3%±3.9 pts | 1.7% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0%±50.4 pts | 3.4% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 69.0%±14.0 pts | 69.9% | – |
| Mobile homes | 30.6%±14.0 pts | 18.5% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0%±4.7 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 1.3%±1.4 pts | 8.0% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 9.4%±6.4 pts | 15.0% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 1.3%±1.7 pts | 4.3% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Marion (town), Juneau County building?
Builders took permits for 1 new housing units in Marion (town), Juneau County in 2025 (1 in single-family houses), 2.2 per 1,000 residents against 4.3 across Wisconsin.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Marion (town), Juneau County work and get to work?
89.9% of Marion (town), Juneau County's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 33.6 minutes.
| Measure | Marion (town), Juneau County | Juneau County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 66.9%±14.0 pts | 56.7% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 0.6%±1.0 pts | 3.8% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 89.9%±8.8 pts | 79.2% | – |
| Carpooled | 0.8%±1.3 pts | 8.7% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0%±8.7 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Walked | 0.0%±8.7 pts | 3.0% | – |
| Worked from home | 8.5%±8.7 pts | 6.9% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 33.6 min±7.4 | 24.5 min | +11.7 min |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Marion (town), Juneau County?
No census tract lies mostly in Marion (town), Juneau County; 3 tracts reach into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 1004Juneau County | 4,989 | $60,938 |
| Tract 1003.02Juneau County | 2,088 | $74,167 |
| Tract 1007Juneau County | 3,954 | $71,000 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Marion (town), Juneau County) · Census block assignment files
How does Marion (town), Juneau County compare with other places in Wisconsin?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Marion (town), Juneau County is the 10,366th-most populous of the 16,079 U.S. towns and townships that have one and the 1,020th-most populous of 1,239 in Wisconsin.
Marion (town), Juneau County is not ranked by income or the other survey measures: those rankings include places of 1,000 or more residents (2020 Census) with a reliable estimate.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 1,020th | 1,239 |
Marion (town), Juneau County's figures with every place in Wisconsin (CSV)
Every place in Wisconsin, sortable · Compare Marion (town), Juneau County with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Marion (town), Juneau County?
27 of the 57 figures for Marion (town), Juneau County on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Marion (town), Juneau County are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' school search.