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 184 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 |
| Altitude : | 518 feet / 158 meters |
| Capital city : | Marion is capital of Williamson County |
| Establishment : | August 08, 1839 (184 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 06:29:24 (5th December 2023) |
| Density : | 403 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 1.29% (2010-2020) |
| Weather : | 34℉ Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Light Rain 7-days weather |
Geography
Marion is located at 38°33'4"N 88°6'30"W (38.5511600, -88.1083700).
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Weather
Marion forecast: A slight chance of rain between 2am and 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. Southwest wind 5 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. more
- Official Website
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
People born in Marion (17)
People born in Marion, including baseball player Ray Fosse, baseball player Babe Borton, Exploration Geologist Conrad Allen, .
List
- 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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- Marion , Iowa The county seat of Linn County, Iowa. It is located on the Iowa River in the central part of the state. Marion is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Marion Historical Society and the Marion Art Center. with a population of 40,780 people.
- Marion , Ohio county seat of Marion County, Ohio, United States with a population of 35,516 people.
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- 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.
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- Marion , Wisconsin city in Shawano and Waupaca counties in the U.S. state of Wisconsin with a population of 2,052 people.
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- Marion , Mississippi suburb town of Meridian, located in Lauderdale County, Mississippi with a population of 1,482 people.
- Marion , Texas Marion is a city in the US state of Texas, situated in Guadalupe County . It had a population of 1,066 people in the 2010 Census and a population density of 527 people per square kilometer. 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.
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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
