About Marion
Set in the western part of Alabama, Marion is a small town, home to 2,702 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Marion holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 10.57 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 256 residents per square mile.
📰 Marion News Today
- Alfred Acoff Sports Illustrated · Aug 15
- Deannie Smith Edwards Obituary (2026) - Selma, AL - Lawrence Brown-Service Funeral Home Inc Legacy obituary · Aug 14
- Callan JMB Breaks Ground on Marion 9 Biomanufacturing Center at Atlas Complex in Partnership with Alabama State University Quiver Quantitative · Jul 29
- Bobby Jackson Obituary | Melvin Miller Funeral Service | Marion, AL Tribute Archive · Aug 9
- Wilcox County man charged with attacking his ex-girlfriend in Marion waka.com · May 15
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Marion Unique
- One of 25 places in the US named Marion — but the Alabama one has a character all its own.
- Positioned in western Alabama, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Alabama — one of 594 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
- Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 17 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Marion
- Dining Hall
- Golden Panda — chinese
- The Shack
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Marion
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Marion
- Breakthrough Charter School
- Francis Marion School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateAlabama
TypeCity
Population (2024)2,702
Rank in state#148 of 463
Land area10.57 sq mi
Density256/sq mi
Coordinates32.6320, -87.3173