Marion, IN is a small city located in Grant County with a population of 27,757, and a population density of 1,776 people per square mile. The US population is much larger at 329,725,481 people with a population density of 93 people per square mile. The city of Marion is home to a variety of organizations and businesses that contribute to the local economy. Local businesses include farm-to-table restaurants like Fosberg’s Family Restaurant and Taphouse; farmers markets such as the Marion Farmers Market offering locally grown produce; retail stores like Marsh Supermarkets; and medical services provided by IU Health Hospital. Year-round outdoor activities include hiking at the Matthews Nature Preserve & Historic Fullenwider Park; fishing at Mississinewa Reservoir; and camping at O’Bannon Woods State Park. Other organizations in Marion include the Mounds Mall Shopping Center, the Grant County Historical Society Museum, and various sports teams like basketball’s Indiana Pacers or football’s Indianapolis Colts.
The population in Marion is 27,757. There are 1,781 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Marion is 36.6, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Marion is 2.2, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Marion
- 31.7% are married
- 16.8% are divorced
- 20.8% are married with children
- 27.3% have children, but are single
Race in Marion
- 74.4% are White
- 15.0% are Black
- 1.4% are Asian
- 0.1% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 5.7% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 3.4% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander