City · Wisconsin
Marion, Wisconsin
Marion, city, mostly in Waupaca County (98.9% of its 2020 residents), with a part in Shawano County, Wisconsin. Marion had 1,273 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 3.2% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 1,324 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 1,238 (±168). GEOID 5549400.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
1,273
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 1,324 · ACS 2020-2024: 1,238 ±168
Median household income
$60,521
±$15,599 (90% margin)
Wisconsin: $77,485
Median home value
$104,200
±$16,018 (90% margin)
Wisconsin: $266,500
Median gross rent
$754
±$43 (90% margin)
Wisconsin: $1,087
Where is Marion and what county is it in?
Marion is a city mostly in Waupaca County (98.9% of its 2020 residents), with a part in Shawano County, Wisconsin. It covers 2.5 square miles of land, 539 residents per square mile in 2020.
| County | 2020 residents | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Waupaca County | 1,310 | 98.9% |
| Shawano County | 14 | 1.1% |
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Marion, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 1,273 people lived in Marion on July 1, 2025, down 3.2% since 2020, while Wisconsin grew 1.3%. The 2020 Census counted 1,324 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 1,238 (±168).
| Measure | Marion | Waupaca County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 1,238 ±168 | 51,569 | no clear change |
| Households | 553 ±83 | 22,571 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.24 ±0.21 | 2.23 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 617 ±87 | 25,791 | no clear change |
Marion's population since 2000
From 1,297 in 2000 to 1,273 in 2025: down 1.9%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Marion 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?
The median resident of Marion is 36.5 years old; 21.3% are under 18 and 12.4% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 91.0%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 4.6%.
| Measure | Marion | Waupaca County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36.5 ±4.4 | 45.3 | −8.0 |
| Under 18 years | 21.3% ±4.1 pts | 20.1% | – |
| 65 years and over | 12.4% ±2.5 pts | 21.3% | – |
| Male | 49.8% ±5.0 pts | 51.0% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 4.0% ±3.4 pts | 3.9% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 91.0% ±3.5 pts | 92.4% | −5.7 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.8 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.4% ±0.5 pts | 0.3% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.8 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.8 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.6% ±2.2 pts | 2.6% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.8 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 1.2% ±1.1 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 3.7% ±3.6 pts | 3.7% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 4.7% ±1.8 pts | 7.6% | – |
| With a disability | 17.0% ±3.8 pts | 14.4% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 10.7% ±5.9 pts | 5.9% | +8.4 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 88.6% ±4.2 pts | 92.5% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 11.3% ±3.7 pts | 20.5% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 3.6% ±2.1 pts | 5.6% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 91.2% ±6.2 pts | 90.8% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.6% ±0.6 pts | 0.7% | – |
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 earn?
Half of Marion's 553 households earn less than $60,521 a year (±$15,599), against $72,830 in Waupaca County and $77,485 in Wisconsin. In 2015-2019 it was $47,518 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 19.6% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Marion | Waupaca County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $60,521 ±$15,599 | $72,830 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $69,724 ±$7,640 | $93,820 | – |
| Per capita income | $30,827 ±$3,580 | $41,606 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 19.6% ±5.9 pts | 10.4% | −14.2 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 31.7% ±13.5 pts | 13.3% | −26.7 pts |
| Households receiving SNAP | 16.5% ±6.1 pts | 10.0% | – |
| Households with a computer | 97.1% ±2.0 pts | 92.7% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 94.4% ±2.5 pts | 86.8% | – |
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?
Owners occupy 60.0% of Marion's occupied homes and renters 40.0%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $104,200 by its owner (±$16,018). The median renter pays $754 a month including utilities, and 34.6% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Marion | Waupaca County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $104,200 ±$16,018 | $211,400 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $754 ±$43 | $852 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 34.6% ±15.8 pts | 35.8% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,010 ±$118 | $1,449 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 60.0% ±8.4 pts | 75.3% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 40.0% ±8.4 pts | 24.7% | – |
| Housing units | 617 ±87 | 25,791 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±6.5 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 5.2% ±7.4 pts | 2.5% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 66.5% ±8.0 pts | 77.7% | – |
| Mobile homes | 5.0% ±3.8 pts | 4.8% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0% ±3.6 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 0.0% ±3.6 pts | 5.1% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 25.0% ±6.5 pts | 22.0% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 3.6% ±2.0 pts | 5.9% | – |
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 building?
Builders took permits for 3 new housing units in Marion in 2025 (3 in single-family houses), 2.4 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 work and get to work?
87.0% of Marion's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 23.8 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 2.2%.
| Measure | Marion | Waupaca County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 73.1% ±6.1 pts | 61.5% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 2.2% ±1.4 pts | 2.8% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 87.0% ±5.0 pts | 81.2% | – |
| Carpooled | 8.6% ±4.2 pts | 6.7% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±3.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Walked | 1.6% ±1.2 pts | 2.9% | – |
| Worked from home | 2.8% ±2.0 pts | 7.9% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 23.8 min ±3.1 | 24.9 min | no clear change |
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?
No census tract lies mostly in Marion; 2 tracts reach into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 1001Waupaca County | 3,476 | $72,368 |
| Tract 1009Shawano County | 3,838 | $73,207 |
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) · Census block assignment files
How does Marion compare with other places in Wisconsin?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Marion is the 9,381st-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 334th-most populous of 608 in Wisconsin.
Marion ranks 808th of 914 places in Wisconsin with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 334th | 608 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 844th | 884 |
| Residents per square mile | 338th | 914 |
| Median household income | 808th | 914 |
| Per capita income | 860th | 911 |
| Median home value | 907th | 913 |
| Median gross rent | 746th | 825 |
| Poverty rate | 39th | 706 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 894th | 914 |
| Median age | 828th | 914 |
| Owner-occupied share | 821st | 914 |
| Travel time to work | 451st | 914 |
Marion's figures with every place in Wisconsin (CSV)
Every place in Wisconsin, sortable · Compare Marion 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?
17 of the 57 figures for Marion 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 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' public schools in Marion.