About Marion
Marion is a small town in central Texas, home to 1,098 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Officially, Marion is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 0.78 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,408 residents per square mile.
📰 Marion News Today
- Less hay, drying water sources: How drought could affect North Texas agriculture Dallas News · Aug 15
- Parklands Estates Community Realtor.com · Aug 7
- Arrest made in Marion County, Texas, officer-involved shooting ksla.com · Jul 10
- Faye Dreibrodt Reinhard Obituary Jun 5, 2026 Tres Hewell Mortuary · Jun 5
- Brennan Marion Drops Texas Longhorns Comparison That Should Excite Colorado Fans Sports Illustrated · Jul 15
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Marion Unique
- One of 25 places in the US named Marion — but the Texas one has a character all its own.
- Part of the fabric of Texas — one of 1,863 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 5 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Marion
- GG's Corner Cafe Marion (café)
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Marion
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Marion
- MARION ALTERNATIVE CENTER
- MARION H S
- MARION MIDDLE
- NORMA KRUEGER EL
- NORMA KRUEGER EL/BERT KARRER CAMPUS
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateTexas
TypeCity
Population (2024)1,098
Rank in state#779 of 1,224
Land area0.78 sq mi
Density1,408/sq mi
Coordinates29.5726, -98.1429