Marion township, Illinois
Marion township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Marion township is a geographic entity located in Ogle County, Illinois. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 3,866. The land area covers 44.86 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 3,866 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 46.3 yrs | ±7.6 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 1,499 | ±117 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 1,598 | ±120 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 1,499 | ±117 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 99 | ±79 |
| Median Home Value | $223,100 | ±$19,409 |
| Median Gross Rent | $850 | ±$636 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $104,924 | ±$17,562 |
| Per Capita Income | $51,327 | ±$6,141 |
| Poverty Rate | 5.2% | ±3.6% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 202 | ±140 |
| Unemployment Rate | 2.5% | ±2.4% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 1,995 | ±211 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 95.3% | ±10.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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TOWNSHIP OF MARION
GUS Population: 3,858 (2024)
ID: 204324
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: SUPERVISOR ADDMIN ASSISTANT
400 W ROOSEVELT RD, STILLMAN VALLEY IL 61084-8968
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GUS Population: 51,345 (2024)
ID: 162155
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: TREASURER
105 S 5TH ST, OREGON IL 61061-1602
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Marion | PK-08 | Marion, IL | |
| Regular School Marion | 09-12 | Marion, IL | |
| Regular School Marion | PK-05 | Marion, IL | |
| Regular School Marion | KG-05 | Marion, IL | |
| Regular School Marion | KG-05 | Marion, IL | |
| Regular School Marion | 09-12 | Marion, IL | |
| Regular School Marion | 06-08 | Marion, IL | |
| Alternative School Marion | 04-12 | Marion, IL | |
| Alternative School Marion | 10-12 | Marion, IL | |
| Regular School Marion | KG-05 | Marion, IL |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Stautzenberger College-Rockford Career College
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College | 15.0 mi away | 1130 South Alpine Road Suite 100, Rockford, IL, 61108-3900 |
8159658616
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JULIA HULL DISTRICT LIBRARY
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Library | 2.2 mi away | 100 LIBRARY LANE, STILLMAN VALLEY, IL, 61084 |
(815) 645-8611
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Tricoci University of Beauty Culture-Rockford
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College Vocational | 16.1 mi away | 5485 E State St, Rockford, IL, 61108 |
6305283330
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BYRON PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT
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Library | 3.2 mi away | 100 SOUTH WASHINGTON STREET, BYRON, IL, 61010 |
(815) 234-5107
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Rockford University
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College | 16.1 mi away | 5050 E State St, Rockford, IL, 61108-2311 |
8152264000
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OREGON PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT
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Library | 7.9 mi away | 300 JEFFERSON STREET, OREGON, IL, 61061 |
(815) 732-2724
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Rasmussen University-Illinois
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College | 16.6 mi away | 6000 East State Street, 4th Floor, Rockford, IL, 61108-2513 |
8153164800
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BERTOLET MEMORIAL LIBRARY DISTRICT
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Library | 9.8 mi away | 705 MAIN STREET, LEAF RIVER, IL, 61047 |
(815) 738-2742
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Educators of Beauty College of Cosmetology-Rockford
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College Vocational | 17.3 mi away | 6943 East State Street, Rockford, IL, 61108 |
8156399200
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MOUNT MORRIS PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 11.4 mi away | 105 SOUTH MCKENDRIE AVENUE, MOUNT MORRIS, IL, 61054 |
(815) 734-4927
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at ROCKFORD GTR ROCKFORD AP, IL US, located 9.5 miles from Marion township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29.1° | 14.5° | 21.8° | 1.60" | 10.9" |
| February | 33.4° | 17.8° | 25.6° | 1.63" | 8.5" |
| March | 46.5° | 28.1° | 37.3° | 2.40" | 4.9" |
| April | 59.7° | 38.5° | 49.1° | 3.75" | 0.9" |
| May | 71.2° | 49.5° | 60.4° | 4.18" | 0.0" |
| June | 80.7° | 59.6° | 70.1° | 5.23" | 0.0" |
| July | 83.9° | 63.6° | 73.8° | 3.81" | 0.0" |
| August | 82.0° | 61.8° | 71.9° | 4.19" | 0.0" |
| September | 75.3° | 53.5° | 64.4° | 3.62" | 0.0" |
| October | 62.3° | 41.8° | 52.0° | 2.63" | 0.2" |
| November | 47.1° | 30.5° | 38.8° | 2.27" | 2.3" |
| December | 34.3° | 20.2° | 27.3° | 1.93" | 9.4" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stillman Valley village | Village | 2.2 mi | — |
| Byron city | City | 3.3 mi | — |
| Holcomb CDP | CDP | 6.4 mi | — |
| Davis Junction village | Village | 6.7 mi | — |
| Oregon city | City | 8.1 mi | — |
| Kings CDP | CDP | 8.2 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 1714146903. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.