Marion township, Indiana
Marion township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Marion township is a geographic entity located in Decatur County, Indiana. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 1,719. The land area covers 55.48 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 1,719 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 39.5 yrs | ±6.3 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 769 | ±201 | 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 | 975 | ±222 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 769 | ±201 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 206 | ±126 |
| Median Home Value | $204,800 | ±$69,712 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,088 | ±$110 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $89,274 | ±$2,362 |
| Per Capita Income | $37,234 | ±$5,141 |
| Poverty Rate | 4.4% | ±4.7% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 96 | ±107 |
| Unemployment Rate | 1.6% | ±1.4% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 1,183 | ±420 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 88.4% | ±1.3% |
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: 1,698 (2024)
ID: 163805
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: MARION TOWNSHIP TRUSTEE
3040 E CR 700 S, GREENSBURG IN 47240-9416
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GUS Population: 26,421 (2024)
ID: 163425
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: AUDITOR
150 COURTHOUSE SQ, STE 109, GREENSBURG IN 47240-2099
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Marion | KG-04 | Marion, IN | |
| Regular School Marion | 09-12 | Marion, IN | |
| Regular School Marion | 06-08 | Marion, IN | |
| Regular School Marion | 09-12 | Marion, IN | |
| Regular School Marion | KG-04 | Marion, IN | |
| Career and Technical School Marion | 06-12 | Marion, IN | |
| Regular School Marion | 07-08 | Marion, IN | |
| Regular School Marion | KG-04 | Marion, IN | |
| Regular School Marion | 05-06 | Marion, IN | |
| Regular School Marion | PK | Marion, IN |
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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Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapolis - Columbus Ctr
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College | 23.8 mi away | 4601 Central Avenue, Columbus, IN, 47203-1769 | — |
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GREENSBURG DECATUR COUNTY BOOKMOBILE
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Library | 7.0 mi away | 1110 EAST MAIN STREET, GREENSBURG, IN, 47240 |
(812) 663-2826
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GREENSBURG-DECATUR COUNTY CONTRACTUAL PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 7.0 mi away | 1110 EAST MAIN STREET, GREENSBURG, IN, 47240 |
(812) 663-2826
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WESTPORT BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 7.6 mi away | 205 WEST MAIN STREET, WESTPORT, IN, 47283 |
(812) 591-2330
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OSGOOD PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 11.5 mi away | 136 WEST RIPLEY STREET, OSGOOD, IN, 47037 |
(812) 689-4011
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BATESVILLE MEMORIAL PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 13.4 mi away | 131 NORTH WALNUT STREET, BATESVILLE, IN, 47006 |
(812) 934-4706
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TYSON LIBRARY ASSOCIATION, INC
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Library | 15.7 mi away | 325 WEST TYSON STREET, VERSAILLES, IN, 47042 |
(812) 689-5894
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HOPE BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 17.3 mi away | 635 HARRISON STREET, HOPE, IN, 47246 |
(812) 546-5310
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JENNINGS COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 17.7 mi away | 2375 NORTH STATE HIGHWAY 3, NORTH VERNON, IN, 47265 |
(812) 346-2091
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WOW BUS
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Library | 17.7 mi away | 2375 N STATE HWY 3, NORTH VERNON, IN, 47265 |
(812) 346-2091
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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 GREENSBURG, IN US, located 7.9 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 | 36.2° | 21.6° | 28.9° | 3.40" | 4.4" |
| February | 40.6° | 24.1° | 32.4° | 2.76" | 3.8" |
| March | 51.0° | 32.7° | 41.9° | 3.77" | 1.7" |
| April | 63.7° | 43.6° | 53.7° | 4.91" | 0.0" |
| May | 73.5° | 54.7° | 64.1° | 5.08" | 0.0" |
| June | 81.6° | 63.3° | 72.4° | 5.41" | 0.0" |
| July | 84.5° | 66.3° | 75.4° | 3.97" | 0.0" |
| August | 83.4° | 64.4° | 73.9° | 4.03" | 0.0" |
| September | 77.7° | 57.3° | 67.5° | 3.24" | 0.0" |
| October | 65.8° | 45.6° | 55.7° | 3.37" | 0.1" |
| November | 52.0° | 34.8° | 43.4° | 3.60" | 0.2" |
| December | 40.7° | 26.5° | 33.6° | 3.47" | 3.1" |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Millhousen town | Town | 2.1 mi | — |
| Letts CDP | CDP | 5.9 mi | — |
| Napoleon town | Town | 7.3 mi | — |
| Westport town | Town | 7.3 mi | — |
| Greensburg city | City | 8.3 mi | — |
| New Point town | Town | 8.7 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 1803146872. • 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.