Marion, MN Demographics

A map of Marion's Population by Race

Marion, Minnesota has an estimated population of 314, a large increase from the 271 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 85.4% White, 10.5% Multiracial, 4.1% Asian, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Hispanic, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Marion, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Marion has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Minnesota overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Marion, that probability was 13.4% in 2020 and 25.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Marion is ranked the 601st most populous place in Minnesota, out of 915 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Marion was ranked the 630th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Marion's White Population

268 residents of Marion, or 85.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Marion is higher than in Minnesota overall, where 75.9% of the population is White. Marion ranks 246th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Marion's White population has grown by an estimated 6.3%. White residents' share of Marion's population has decreased from 93.0% to 85.4%.

Marion is more White than neighboring Rochester (70.6% White). Marion is less White than neighboring Eyota (90% White), Stewartville (90.5% White), Chatfield (94.2% White), and Elgin (93.5% White).

Marion's Black Population

0 residents of Marion, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Marion is lower than in Minnesota overall, where 6.9% of the population is Black. Marion ranks 239th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Marion's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Marion's population has decreased from 1.1% to 0.0%.

Marion is less Black than neighboring Eyota (0.5% Black), Rochester (9.8% Black), Stewartville (0.2% Black), and Chatfield (0.5% Black).

Marion's Asian Population

13 residents of Marion, or 4.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Marion is comparable to the share in Minnesota overall, where 5.1% of the population is Asian. Marion ranks 614th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Marion's Asian population has grown from 0 to an estimated 13. Asian residents' share of Marion's population has increased from 0.0% to 4.1%.

Marion is more Asian than neighboring Eyota (0.2% Asian), Stewartville (0.2% Asian), Chatfield (1.5% Asian), and Elgin (0% Asian). Marion is less Asian than neighboring Rochester (7.8% Asian).

Marion's Hispanic Population

0 residents of Marion, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Marion is lower than in Minnesota overall, where 6.4% of the population is Hispanic. Marion ranks 694th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Marion's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Marion's population has decreased from 1.5% to 0.0%.

Marion is less Hispanic than neighboring Eyota (5.9% Hispanic), Rochester (6.6% Hispanic), Stewartville (5.3% Hispanic), Chatfield (2.5% Hispanic), and Elgin (4.2% Hispanic).

Marion's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Marion, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Marion is comparable to the share in Minnesota overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Marion ranks 411th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Marion's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Marion's population has decreased from 0.7% to 0.0%.

Marion is less Native American/Other than neighboring Eyota (0.7% Native American/Other), Rochester (0.6% Native American/Other), Stewartville (1.1% Native American/Other), and Elgin (0.6% Native American/Other).

Marion's Multiracial Population

33 residents of Marion, or 10.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Marion is higher than in Minnesota overall, where 4.5% of the population is Multiracial. Marion ranks 413th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Marion's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 230.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Marion's population has increased from 3.7% to 10.5%.

Marion is more Multiracial than neighboring Eyota (2.8% Multiracial), Rochester (4.7% Multiracial), Stewartville (2.7% Multiracial), Chatfield (1.3% Multiracial), and Elgin (1.6% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.