Marion, Illinois
Marion: city in and the county seat of Williamson County, Illinois, United States
About
Marion is a city located in the county of Edwards in the U.S. state of Illinois. Its population at the 2010 census was 17,193 and a population density of 398 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 17,417 inhabitants.
The city was created 186 years ago in 1839.
Quick Facts about Marion
| Population | 17,417 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Illinois (United States) |
| County | Edwards County |
| Different from | Marion County |
| Postal code | 62959 |
| Phone Area Codes | 618 |
| Area | 43.23 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 38.5512,-88.1084 |
| Altitude | 518 feet / 158 meters |
| Capital city | Marion is capital of Williamson County |
| Establishment | August 21, 1839 (186 years ago) |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 03:53:25 (19th April 2026) |
| Density | 403 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 1.29% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 60℉ Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Marion is located at 38°33'4"N 88°6'30"W (38.5511600, -88.1083700).
Marion map
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Weather
A slight chance of rain showers before 7am. Sunny, with a high near 60. West northwest wind 8 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
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Official WebsiteDemographics
The population of Marion increased by 1.29% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 17,193 | - | census |
| 2011 | 17,330 | 0.79% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 17,344 | 0.08% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 17,744 | 2.25% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 17,735 | -0.05% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 17,601 | -0.76% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 17,650 | 0.28% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 17,575 | -0.43% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 17,592 | 0.1% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 17,510 | -0.47% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 17,417 | -0.53% | estimation process |
Services and Civic Places in Marion
1City Of Marion Illinois
1102 Tower Square Plaza, Marion, IL 62959 View details
Phone: +16189976281 | Website available
2Marion City Clerk's Office
1102 Tower Square Plaza, Marion, IL 62959 View details
Phone: +16189976281 | Website available
People born in Marion (17)
People born in Marion, including baseball player Ray Fosse, baseball player Babe Borton, Exploration Geologist Conrad Allen, .
More notable people
- Dolph Stanley (American football and basketball coach, college athletics administrator) he was born in 23/01/1905
- Edward E. Denison (American politician) he was born in 28/08/1873
- George Evan Howell (American politician) he was born in 21/09/1905
- Martin K. Davis (Union Army Medal of Honor recipient) he was born in 12/03/1843
- Matthew F. Kennelly (American judge) he was born in 06/10/1956
- Phillip McGilton (American racing driver) he was born in 06/10/1978
- Richard G. Wilson (United States Army Medal of Honor recipient (1931-1950)) he was born in 19/08/1931
- Robert L. Butler (American mayor) he was born in 23/01/1927
- Cory Bailey (American baseball player) he was born in 24/01/1971
- Erich Wilbrecht (American biathlete) he was born in 01/01/1961
- Bob Casey (Jazz musician) he was born in 11/02/1909
- Robert Duncan (American World War II flying ace) he was born in 20/12/1920
- Evelyn J. Rex (American academic) she was born in 31/03/1923
- Cody Renee Cameron (American actress, model, singer and stunt performer) she was born in 02/12/1988
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Marion, IL. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 145707 | Olney Central College | Olney (IL) | 62450 |
Nearby Transit Stations (7)
Rail and bus stations connected to Marion, IL. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| EFG | Effingham | 401 West National Ave. | RAIL |
| MVI | Mt. Vernon, IL | 102 Potomac Boulevard | BUS |
| EVN | Evansville, IN | 119 Northwest 6th Street | BUS |
| CEN | Centralia station | 108 East Broadway | RAIL |
| MAT | Mattoon station | 1718 Broadway Ave. | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Marion.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Parkersburg Post Office | Parkersburg (IL) | 62452 |
Other places with the same name (24)
- Marion, Iowa The county seat of Linn County, Iowa. with a population of 40,780 people.
- Marion, Ohio county seat of Marion County, Ohio, United States with a population of 35,516 people.
- Marion, Indiana city in Indiana, United States with a population of 27,674 people.
- Marion, Illinois city in and the county seat of Williamson County, Illinois, United States with a population of 17,803 people.
- Marion, Arkansas city in Arkansas, USA with a population of 12,290 people.
- Marion, North Carolina city in McDowell County, North Carolina, U. with a population of 7,937 people.
- Marion, South Carolina city in and the county seat of Marion County, Kansas, United States with a population of 6,200 people.
- Marion, Virginia town in Smyth County, Virginia, United States with a population of 5,555 people.
- Marion, Massachusetts town in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States with a population of 5,189 people.
- Marion, New York city in New York, United States with a population of 4,533 people.
- Marion, Minnesota township in Olmsted County, Minnesota with a population of 3,774 people.
- Marion, Alabama county seat of Perry County, Alabama with a population of 3,049 people.
- Marion, Kentucky city in Kentucky, United States with a population of 2,850 people.
- Marion, Missouri human settlement in United States of America with a population of 2,164 people.
- Marion, Wisconsin city in Shawano and Waupaca counties in the U. with a population of 2,052 people.
- Marion, Kansas city in and the county seat of Marion County, Kansas, United States with a population of 1,739 people.
- Marion, Mississippi suburb town of Meridian, located in Lauderdale County, Mississippi with a population of 1,482 people.
- Marion, Texas a city in the US state of Texas, situated in Guadalupe County. with a population of 1,281 people.
- Marion, Pennsylvania census-designated place in Pennsylvania, United States with a population of 1,269 people.
- Marion, Michigan village in Michigan, United States with a population of 780 people.
- Marion, Louisiana town in Louisiana, United States with a population of 740 people.
- Marion, South Dakota city in South Dakota, United States of America with a population of 193 people.
- Marion, Nebraska human settlement in Nebraska, United States with a population of 146 people.
- Marion, North Dakota city in North Dakota, United States with a population of 130 people.
Other cities in Edwards County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Edwards County , IL.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Albion | 1,889 | City in and county seat of Edwards County, Illinois |
| Bennington | 1,476 | Unincorporated community in Illinois |
| West Salem | 844 | Village in the United States |
| Bone Gap | 232 | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America |
| Browns | 128 | Village in Edwards County, Illinois, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Marion distances to largest Illinois cities