Marion, IL is a city of 28,419 people located in the state of Illinois. It has a population density of 208 people per square mile, which is slightly higher than the US average of 93 people per square mile. Marion is home to many local businesses, including restaurants like Gondola Pizza and Burger King, retail stores like Walmart Supercenter and Aldi Grocery Stores, and entertainment venues like Cinemark Movies 8. There are also year-round outdoor activities available in Marion such as kayaking on Crab Orchard Lake or hiking at Dolan Nature Preserve. Other organizations in town include the Williamson County Museum and the Marion Carnegie Library. Finally, if you’re looking for sporting events in Marion, check out their minor league baseball team – The Southern Illinois Miners – or attend the annual Mayor's Cup Soccer Tournament.
The population in Marion (zip 62959) is 28,419. There are 210 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Marion (zip 62959) is 41.6, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Marion (zip 62959) is 2.4, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Marion (zip 62959)
- 48.4% are married
- 12.9% are divorced
- 27.1% are married with children
- 14.2% have children, but are single
Race in Marion (zip 62959)
- 88.5% are White
- 6.0% are Black
- 0.4% are Asian
- 0.1% are Native American
- 0.1% claim Other
- 2.5% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 2.2% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander