Marion, Arkansas

About Marion

Marion is a close-knit town in eastern Arkansas with an estimated population of 13,524.

Marion holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 20.27 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 667 residents per square mile.

📰 Marion News Today

• Michael Shane Patterson Obituary | Roller Funeral Homes | West Memphis, AR Tribute Archive · Aug 15
• James Marion Wise Obituary (2026) - Perryville, AR - Cremation Services of Arkansas - Little Rock Legacy obituary · Aug 13
• Arkansas Volleyball Network Media Days: Defending state champion Marion ready for another run - The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette · Jul 31
• Dr. James Talbert “Doc” Johnston Obituary The Commercial Appeal · Aug 11
• Miyah Smith Sports Illustrated · Jul 29

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Marion Unique

• One of 25 places in the US named Marion — but the Arkansas one has a character all its own.
• Positioned in eastern Arkansas, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
• Part of the fabric of Arkansas — one of 625 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

• Big enough for services and schools, small enough to feel like home.
• Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 13,524.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 6 miles.

📍 Neighborhoods in Marion

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🍽️ Where to Eat in Marion

• Colton's Steak House & Grill — steak house
• The Depot Pizzeria — pizza
• Audrey's Pizza & Grill — pizza
• Cielito Lindo Mexican Grill — mexican
• Mi Pueblo Mexican Restaurant — mexican
• Seafood Shack — seafood
• Sen Sushi & Hibachi Grill — sushi
• Tacker's Shake Shack
• Tops Bar-B-Q — steak house
• Venue Restaurant — american

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Marion

• Marion Sports Complex reviews ★
• Brunetti Park reviews ★
• Colonial Park reviews ★
• K & R Park reviews ★

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in Marion

• HERBERT CARTER GLOBAL COMMUNITY MAGNET SCHOOL
• MARION HIGH SCHOOL
• MARION JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
• MARION MATH SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY MAGNET SCHOOL
• MARION SEVENTH GRADE ACADEMY

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Marion

🏘️ Nearby Communities