Marion township, Iowa
Marion township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Marion township is a geographic entity located in Washington County, Iowa. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 720. The land area covers 45.50 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 720 | ±223 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Median Age | 45.9 yrs | ±13 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 243 | ±60 | 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 | 297 | ±86 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 243 | ±60 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 54 | ±65 |
| Median Home Value | $252,200 | ±$152,292 |
| Median Gross Rent | Suppressed | — |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $95,972 | ±$23,504 |
| Per Capita Income | $46,794 | ±$14,941 |
| Poverty Rate | 1.4% | ±2% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 10 | ±15 |
| Unemployment Rate | 0% | ±3.5% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 289 | ±90 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 90.1% | ±31.4% |
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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GUS Population: 22,631 (2024)
ID: 164277
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: CHAIRMAN
PO BOX 889, WASHINGTON IA 52353-0889
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Marion | 05-06 | Marion, IA | |
| Regular School Marion | PK-04 | Marion, IA | |
| Regular School Marion | 07-08 | Marion, IA | |
| Regular School Marion | 03-04 | Marion, IA | |
| Regular School Marion | 05-06 | Marion, IA | |
| Regular School Marion | KG-04 | Marion, IA | |
| Regular School Marion | PK-04 | Marion, IA | |
| Regular School Marion | 09-12 | Marion, IA | |
| Regular School Marion | PK-02 | Marion, IA | |
| Regular School Marion | 09-12 | Marion, IA |
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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American Hair Academy
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College Vocational | 18.2 mi away | 304 South Iris, Mt. Pleasant, IA, 52641 |
3192196248
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WASHINGTON FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 6.8 mi away | 115 W WASHINGTON, WASHINGTON, IA, 52353 |
(319) 653-2726
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Maharishi International University
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College | 20.0 mi away | 1000 North 4th Street, Fairfield, IA, 52557 |
64147270001242
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WINFIELD PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 13.0 mi away | 112 W ASH, WINFIELD, IA, 52659 |
(319) 257-3247
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RICHLAND PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 16.8 mi away | 100 E MAIN, RICHLAND, IA, 52585 |
(319) 456-6541
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COLUMBUS JUNCTION PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 16.9 mi away | 232 2ND ST, COLUMBUS JUNCTION, IA, 52738 |
(319) 728-7972
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MOUNT PLEASANT PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 17.4 mi away | 307 E MONROE SUITE 101, MOUNT PLEASANT, IA, 52641 |
(319) 385-1490
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WILSON MEMORIAL LIBRARY
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Library | 18.6 mi away | 109 E WASHINGTON AVE, KEOTA, IA, 52248 |
(641) 636-3850
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KALONA PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 19.6 mi away | 510 C AVE, KALONA, IA, 52247 |
(319) 656-3501
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WELLMAN-SCOFIELD PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 20.2 mi away | 711 4TH ST, WELLMAN, IA, 52356 |
(319) 646-6858
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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 WASHINGTON, IA US, located 5.9 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 | 30.2° | 11.5° | 20.8° | 1.25" | 7.5" |
| February | 35.0° | 15.3° | 25.1° | 1.56" | 8.1" |
| March | 48.3° | 26.5° | 37.4° | 2.32" | 2.3" |
| April | 62.0° | 37.5° | 49.7° | 3.65" | 0.8" |
| May | 72.2° | 49.7° | 60.9° | 5.11" | 0.0" |
| June | 81.4° | 59.8° | 70.6° | 5.17" | 0.0" |
| July | 85.0° | 63.1° | 74.1° | 4.13" | 0.0" |
| August | 83.3° | 60.7° | 72.0° | 4.18" | 0.0" |
| September | 77.3° | 51.4° | 64.3° | 3.60" | 0.0" |
| October | 64.2° | 39.9° | 52.0° | 3.03" | 0.4" |
| November | 48.7° | 27.7° | 38.2° | 2.23" | 1.4" |
| December | 35.6° | 17.9° | 26.7° | 1.71" | 4.7" |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coppock city | City | 3.4 mi | — |
| Wayland city | City | 3.7 mi | — |
| Washington city | City | 6.8 mi | — |
| Crawfordsville city | City | 7.0 mi | — |
| Brighton city | City | 8.0 mi | — |
| Olds city | City | 8.1 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 1918392868. • 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.