Marion township, Indiana
Marion township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Marion township is a geographic entity located in Jennings County, Indiana. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 1,108. The land area covers 32.98 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 1,108 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 51.3 yrs | ±12.4 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 421 | ±114 | 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 | 461 | ±118 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 421 | ±114 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 40 | ±55 |
| Median Home Value | $128,700 | ±$39,842 |
| Median Gross Rent | $656 | ±$251 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $83,266 | ±$28,007 |
| Per Capita Income | $36,132 | ±$7,291 |
| Poverty Rate | 10.4% | ±12.3% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 102 | ±125 |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.8% | ±11.6% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 494 | ±179 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 82.7% | ±11.5% |
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: 1,105 (2024)
ID: 163945
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: TOWNSHIP TRUSTEE
8960 S COUNTY ROAD 950 W, CROTHERSVILLE IN 47229-9543
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GUS Population: 27,634 (2024)
ID: 163437
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: DEPUTY AUDITOR
PO BOX 383, VERNON IN 47282-0383
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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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Hanover College
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College | 18.2 mi away | 517 Ball Drive, Hanover, IN, 47243 |
8128667000
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CROTHERSVILLE LIBRARY
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Library | 6.2 mi away | 120 EAST MAIN STREET, CROTHERVILLE, IN, 47229 |
(812) 793-2927
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AUSTIN BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 8.0 mi away | 26 UNION AVENUE, AUSTIN, IN, 47102 |
(812) 752-2751
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JACKSON COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 10.6 mi away | 303 WEST SECOND STREET, SEYMOUR, IN, 47274 |
(812) 522-3412
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THE DISCOVERY BUS
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Library | 10.6 mi away | 303 WEST SECOND STREET, SEYMOUR, IN, 47274 |
(812) 405-1831
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SCOTT COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 11.6 mi away | 108 SOUTH MAIN STREET, SCOTTSBURG, IN, 47170 |
(812) 752-2751
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JENNINGS COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 13.1 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 | 13.1 mi away | 2375 N STATE HWY 3, NORTH VERNON, IN, 47265 |
(812) 346-2091
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LEXINGTON BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 15.3 mi away | 2781 CHERRY STREET, LEXINGTON, IN, 47138 |
(812) 889-3831
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BROWNSTOWN PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 15.7 mi away | 120 EAST SPRING STREET, BROWNSTOWN, IN, 47220 |
(812) 358-2853
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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 SEYMOUR 2 N, IN US, located 12.1 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 | 37.5° | 21.7° | 29.6° | 3.39" | 2.8" |
| February | 41.9° | 23.6° | 32.7° | 3.09" | 1.8" |
| March | 52.4° | 31.5° | 42.0° | 4.26" | 2.0" |
| April | 64.5° | 41.5° | 53.0° | 5.43" | 0.0" |
| May | 74.0° | 52.5° | 63.3° | 5.43" | 0.0" |
| June | 81.8° | 61.2° | 71.5° | 4.99" | 0.0" |
| July | 84.7° | 64.4° | 74.6° | 4.18" | 0.0" |
| August | 84.0° | 61.9° | 72.9° | 4.31" | 0.0" |
| September | 78.2° | 54.3° | 66.2° | 3.36" | 0.0" |
| October | 66.9° | 42.4° | 54.6° | 3.59" | 0.2" |
| November | 53.3° | 33.0° | 43.1° | 3.72" | 0.1" |
| December | 41.6° | 25.7° | 33.7° | 3.82" | 1.1" |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paris Crossing CDP | CDP | 5.7 mi | — |
| Commiskey CDP | CDP | 5.8 mi | — |
| Crothersville town | Town | 6.3 mi | — |
| Deputy CDP | CDP | 6.5 mi | — |
| Hayden CDP | CDP | 8.3 mi | — |
| Austin city | City | 8.4 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 1807946962. • 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.