Marion, Kentucky

Marion: city in Kentucky, United States

About

Marion is a city located in the county of Crittenden in the U.S. state of Kentucky. Its population at the 2010 census was 3,039 and a population density of 350 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 2,850 inhabitants.

The city was created 184 years ago in 1841.

Marion locator map
Location of Marion on Kentucky map.

Quick Facts about Marion

Population 2,850 (2020)
Country United States of America
State Kentucky (United States)
County Crittenden County
Different from Marion County
Postal code 42064
Phone Area Codes 270
Area 8.68 km2
Latitude & Longitude 37.3328,-88.0811
Altitude 594 feet / 181 meters
Capital city Marion is capital of Crittenden County
Establishment January 01, 1842 (184 years ago)
Time Zone America/Chicago
Local time 11:59:52 (15th April 2026)
Density 328 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth -6.63% (2010-2020)
Weather 68℉ Partly Cloudy 7-days weather
Nike Ajax Marion  KY PA250202 image
Nike Ajax Marion KY PA250202 image

Geography

Marion is located at 37°19'58"N 88°4'52"W (37.3328300, -88.0811300).

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Weather

68°F
Partly Cloudy
12 mph SSW Overnight

Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. South southwest wind around 12 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

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Official website of Marion

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Demographics

According to census records, the population of Marion decreased by 6.63% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 3,039 - census
2011 3,017 -0.73% estimation process
2012 3,003 -0.47% estimation process
2013 2,984 -0.64% estimation process
2014 2,978 -0.2% estimation process
2015 2,972 -0.2% estimation process
2016 2,954 -0.61% estimation process
2017 2,907 -1.62% estimation process
2018 2,872 -1.22% estimation process
2019 2,841 -1.09% estimation process
2020 2,850 0.32% estimation process
Marion zip code is 42064. County name: Crittenden, County fips: 21055
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Nearby Schools and Colleges

Schools and campuses linked to Marion, KY. Select a name to open its map and contact details.

Code Name City ZIP
157304 Madisonville Community College Madisonville (KY) 42431

Nearby Transit Stations (8)

Rail and bus stations connected to Marion, KY. Select a station to open its map and address details.

Code Name Address Type
PAD Paducah, KY 2719 Irvin Cobb Avenue BUS
MDV Madisonville, KY 4765 Hanson Road BUS
VNA Vienna, IL 504 West Vine Street BUS
EVN Evansville, IN 119 Northwest 6th Street BUS
MAI Marion, IL 2100 West Main Street BUS

Closest post offices linked to Marion.

Post Office Name City ZIP
Marion Post Office Marion (KY) 42064

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Distance to Other Cities

Marion distances to largest Kentucky cities