Marion Edwards County, Illinois
Marion: City in and the county seat of Williamson County, Illinois, United States
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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 182 years ago in 1839.
Marion Quick Facts
| 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 |
| Altitude : | 518 feet / 158 meters |
| Capital city : | Marion is capital of Williamson County |
| Establishment : | August 08, 1839 (182 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 06:38:44 (28th November 2021) |
| Density : | 403 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 1.29% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Marion is located at 38°33'4"N 88°6'30"W (38.5511600, -88.1083700).
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Official website of Marion
Demographics
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 |
Marion zip code is 62959.
County name: Williamson, County
fips: 17199
Local Places in Marion
1 City Of Marion Illinois
Address: 1102 Tower Square Plaza, Marion, IL 62959 ➦ Show Map
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2 Marion City Clerk's Office
Address: 1102 Tower Square Plaza, Marion, IL 62959 ➦ Show Map
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People born in Marion (17)
People born in Marion, including baseball player Ray Fosse, baseball player Babe Borton, Exploration Geologist Conrad Allen, you can see a list of people who born in Marion.
- 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
Schools in Marion
College & universities near Marion, IL
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 145707 | Olney Central College | Olney (IL) | 62450 |
Stations (7)
Amtrak & bus stations near Marion, IL
| 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 |
Post offices near Marion
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Parkersburg Post Office | Parkersburg (IL) | 62452 |
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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
