Marion is a city in Shawano and Waupaca counties in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. The population was 1,324 at the 2020 census.
History The Marion Post Office has been serving the community since its establishment in 1880. The city was named for Francis Marion, an officer during the American Revolution.
Marion is home to a sizeable Amish community, who settled there in 1995. As of 2024, the town had 575 Amish residents divided among five church districts.
Geography Marion is located at (44.672573, -88.886284).
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , of which is land and is water. Most of the city lies in Waupaca County, with only a small portion extending into Shawano County.
Demographics
2020 census As of the census of 2020, there were 1,324 people residing in the city. 1,310 lived in the Waupaca County portion, and 14 in Shawano County portion.
Education Public education is provided by the Marion School District. The District includes the Marion Elementary School, Marion Middle School, and Marion High School.Marion School District
References
External links Official city website Sanborn fire insurance maps: 1894 1901 1909