Marion township, Michigan
Marion township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Marion township is a geographic entity located in Saginaw County, Michigan. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 773. The land area covers 24.38 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 773 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 52.1 yrs | ±1.6 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 278 | ±51 | 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 | 312 | ±61 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 278 | ±51 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 34 | ±33 |
| Median Home Value | $125,800 | ±$29,101 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,054 | ±$98 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $55,000 | ±$9,417 |
| Per Capita Income | $40,895 | ±$12,338 |
| Poverty Rate | 10.9% | ±5.7% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 61 | ±34 |
| Unemployment Rate | 7.6% | ±4.3% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 243 | ±51 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 81.3% | ±4.1% |
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: 768 (2024)
ID: 201948
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: CLERK
11895 S MERRILL RD, BRANT MI 48614-9763
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GUS Population: 187,714 (2024)
ID: 166610
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: TREASURER
111 S MICHIGAN AVE, SAGINAW MI 48602-2086
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | PK-04 | ASHLEY, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | ASHLEY, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 05-08 | ASHLEY, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-03 | CHESANING, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | BRECKENRIDGE, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-12 | BRECKENRIDGE, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-02 | SAINT LOUIS, MI | |
| Alternative School Nearby | 09-12 | SAINT LOUIS, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 04-08 | CHESANING, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | CHESANING, MI |
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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Alma College
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College | 18.6 mi away | 614 W Superior, Alma, MI, 48801-1599 |
9894637111
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ASHLEY DISTRICT LIBRARY
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Library | 8.7 mi away | 104 NEW STREET, ASHLEY, MI, 48806 |
(989) 847-4000
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Baker College
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College | 21.0 mi away | 1020 S Washington St, Owosso, MI, 48867-8956 |
8554877888
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MERRILL DISTRICT LIBRARY
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Library | 10.1 mi away | 321 WEST SAGINAW STREET, MERRILL, MI, 48637 |
(989) 643-7300
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Dorsey College-Saginaw
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College Vocational | 23.2 mi away | 4390 Bay Rd, Saginaw, MI, 48603 |
9892491926
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SAINT CHARLES DISTRICT LIBRARY
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Library | 10.2 mi away | 132 SOUTH SAGINAW STREET, SAINT CHARLES, MI, 48655 |
(989) 865-9451
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Ross Medical Education Center-Saginaw
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College Vocational | 23.4 mi away | 4300 Fashion Square Blvd, Suite 202, Saginaw, MI, 48603-5227 |
9897939800
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HOWE MEMORIAL LIBRARY
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Library | 12.2 mi away | 128 EAST SAGINAW STREET, BRECKENRIDGE, MI, 48615 |
(989) 842-3202
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RAUCHHOLZ MEMORIAL LIBRARY
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Library | 12.3 mi away | 1140 NORTH HEMLOCK ROAD, HEMLOCK, MI, 48626 |
(989) 642-8621
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ELSIE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 12.4 mi away | 145 WEST MAIN STREET, ELSIE, MI, 48831 |
(989) 862-4633
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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 ALMA, MI US, located 17.7 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° | 15.0° | 22.0° | 2.17" | 10.7" |
| February | 32.0° | 15.4° | 23.7° | 1.76" | 9.9" |
| March | 42.6° | 23.4° | 33.0° | 2.10" | 5.4" |
| April | 55.9° | 34.5° | 45.2° | 3.46" | 2.1" |
| May | 68.5° | 45.6° | 57.0° | 3.73" | 0.0" |
| June | 78.1° | 55.6° | 66.9° | 3.64" | 0.0" |
| July | 82.2° | 59.3° | 70.8° | 3.26" | 0.0" |
| August | 80.1° | 57.8° | 69.0° | 3.71" | 0.0" |
| September | 72.9° | 49.7° | 61.3° | 2.73" | 0.0" |
| October | 60.0° | 39.4° | 49.7° | 3.24" | 0.3" |
| November | 45.8° | 29.7° | 37.7° | 2.66" | 2.7" |
| December | 34.5° | 21.9° | 28.2° | 2.04" | 8.2" |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashley village | Village | 8.8 mi | — |
| St. Charles village | Village | 9.3 mi | — |
| Merrill village | Village | 10.0 mi | — |
| Oakley village | Village | 12.0 mi | — |
| Breckenridge village | Village | 12.0 mi | — |
| Hemlock CDP | CDP | 12.0 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 2614551700. • 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.