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The Town of Marion had a population of 539 as of 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Marion ranks in the lower quartile for Population Density and the upper quartile for Diversity Index when compared to the other cities, towns and Census Designated Places (CDPs) in Louisiana. See peer rankings below.
The primary coordinate point for Marion is located at latitude 32.9015 and longitude -92.2421 in Union Parish. The formal boundaries for the Town of Marion encompass a land area of 3.21 sq. miles and a water area of 0.01 sq. miles. Union Parish is in the Central time zone (GMT -6).
The Town of Marion has a C1 Census Class Code which indicates an active incorporated place that does not serve as a county subdivision equivalent. It also has a Functional Status Code of "A" which identifies an active government providing primary general-purpose functions.
The Town of Marion is located within Parish Governing Authority District 2, a minor civil division (MCD) of Union Parish.
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 539 (100%) |
| Population Density | 168 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 55 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $28,452 |
| Per Capita Income | $27,978 |
| Median Home Value | $142,100 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 359 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 164 (45.7%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 122 (34.0%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 73 (20.3%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 286 |
| Average Household Size | 1.88 |
| Family Households | 131 (45.8%) |
The table below compares Marion to the other 489 incorporated cities, towns and CDPs in Louisiana by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 349 | 29th |
| Population Density | # 396 | 19th |
| Median Household Income | # 437 | 11th |
| Per Capita Income | # 244 | 50th |
| Diversity Index | # 122 | 75th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE Louisiana Census Data Comparison Tool.
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