Marion, Louisiana
Town · Population 601 · #201 in Louisiana
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About Marion
Marion is a tiny community in northern Louisiana with an estimated population of 601.
Marion holds the status of an incorporated town — local government on a neighborly scale. The community covers 3.21 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 187 residents per square mile.
📰 Marion News Today
- Town of Marion receives $2 million infrastructure grant from Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality KTVE – myarklamiss.com – Your ArkLaMiss News Source · Jun 3
- Marion County crash claims life of Louisiana man WJTV · Jul 4
- Marion Elizabeth Mixon Obituary May 12, 2026 Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Homes · May 12
- Marion receives $2.1 million for sewer system improvements knoe.com · Jun 3
- Gibsland Bancshares, Inc. to Acquire Marion State Bank Lincoln Parish Journal · May 18
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Marion Unique
- One of 25 places in the US named Marion — but the Louisiana one has a character all its own.
- Positioned in northern Louisiana, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Louisiana — one of 489 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
- Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 13 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Marion
- Andrews Bar-B-Que & Grill — barbecue
- Blue Flame Cafe (café)
- Down Home Cafe and Goodies (café)
- The Backwater Cafe (café)
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateLouisiana
TypeTown
Population (2024)601
Rank in state#201 of 304
Land area3.21 sq mi
Density187/sq mi
Coordinates32.8979, -92.2404