Marion Authority

Marion is a middle-income small town of 1,238 with home prices 2.6× below the Wisconsin median.

Marion, Wisconsin

With 1,238 residents, Marion sits in Shawano County, Wisconsin as a small civic unit. The median household income stands at $60,521.

Definition and scope

Marion is a chartered municipality within Shawano County, Wisconsin, Wisconsin. Local services and ordinances are coordinated through county and state-level agencies. The city operates within Congressional District 8 and is part of the Shawano, WI metropolitan area.

Who lives here

Marion has approximately 1,238 residents. The median age is 36.5 years. Roughly 60% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median home value is $104,200.

Demographic composition (Census 2023 ACS5):

• White (non-Hispanic): 91.0%
• Black or African American: 0.0%
• Hispanic or Latino: 4.0%
• Asian: 0.4%

Economy and earnings

Median household income in Marion is $60,521. Poverty rate stands at 19.6%. Unemployment rate at last release was 1.6%. Educational attainment: 11.3% of residents 25 and over hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Public services and infrastructure

Available public services on file for Marion:

• Public schools: 2
• Public libraries: 1
• Fire stations: 3
• Police stations: 3
• Hospitals: 1

Getting around

For air travel, residents typically use Clintonville Municipal Airport. Federal court business routes through Shawano County Court House. Amtrak service is available at Portage, Wisconsin.

Geography and climate

Marion sits at an elevation of 854 feet above sea level. The USDA plant hardiness zone is 5b.

References

• Wisconsin State Authority — state-level reference for Wisconsin.
• U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates — population, income, demographic data.
• Authority Network America — federal- and network-level reference.