Marion Township (Sanilac County) in Michigan is a small, rural community with a population of 1,702 people and a population density of 43 people per square mile. It boasts natural beauty characterized by rolling hills, woodlands, and nearby lakes and rivers. This township offers plenty of year-round outdoor activities such as camping, fishing, hunting, boating, swimming and snowmobiling. Local businesses include The Country Store which sells homemade items such as jams, jellies and preserves; Bear Lake Marina offering boat rentals and fishing supplies; and the Marion Inn for delicious home cooked meals. There are also many local organizations including the Sanilac County 4-H Club; the Community Garden Club of Sanilac County; Friends of the Earth; and the Michigan Farm Bureau. And for those looking to enjoy athletic events in a friendly atmosphere there is an annual 5K race held in April as well as several other sporting events throughout the year.
The population in Marion township (Sanilac County) is 1,702. There are 47 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Marion township (Sanilac County) is 39.9, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Marion township (Sanilac County) is 2.5, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Marion township (Sanilac County)
- 60.1% are married
- 10.7% are divorced
- 19.2% are married with children
- 11.7% have children, but are single
Race in Marion township (Sanilac County)
- 96.5% are White
- 0.3% are Black
- 0.1% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 2.4% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 0.6% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander