Marion, North Dakota

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Population in 2022: 124 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -15.1%
 
Males: 68  (55.5%)
Females: 56  (44.5%)
Median resident age:

53.7 years
North Dakota median age:

36.2 years

Zip code: 58466

Estimated median household income in 2022: $68,726 (it was $21,250 in 2000)
Marion:

$68,726
ND:

$71,970

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $38,808 (it was $11,443 in 2000)

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $96,194 (it was $23,800 in 2000)
Marion:

$96,194
ND:

$243,100

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $155,376; detached houses: $153,718; mobile homes: $155,553

Median gross rent in 2022: $575.

March 2022 cost of living index in Marion: 78.2 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 3.4%

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  • Races in Marion, ND (2022)
    • 10285.7%White alone
    • 1815.1%Two or more races



According to our research of North Dakota and other state lists, there was 1 registered sex offender living in Marion, North Dakota as of May 07, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Marion is 125 to 1.


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Ancestries: German (53.7%), Norwegian (31.5%), Dutch (3.7%), English (3.7%), Swedish (3.7%), American (1.9%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 1460 feet

Land area: 0.84 square miles.

Population density: 148 people per square mile   (very low).

Marion, North Dakota map

3 residents are foreign born (2.1% Europe).

This city:

2.1%
North Dakota:

1.9%
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Marion city:

1.3% ($311)
North Dakota:

1.8% ($1,247)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Fargo, ND (74.6 miles , pop. 90,599).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Minneapolis, MN (269.4 miles , pop. 382,618).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (621.7 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Litchville, ND (2.7 miles),
Dickey, ND (2.9 miles),
Montpelier, ND (3.7 miles),
Ypsilanti, ND (4.0 miles),
LaMoure, ND (4.2 miles ),
Berlin, ND (4.2 miles),
Kathryn, ND (4.2 miles),
Fort Ransom, ND (4.5 miles)

Latitude: 46.61 N, Longitude: 98.33 W

Area code: 701

Distribution of median household income in Marion, ND in 2022
Distribution of house value in Marion, ND in 2022

Marion satellite photo by USGS

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2022: 1 building, cost: $273,300
  • 2013: 1 building, cost: $150,000
  • 2009: 2 buildings, average cost: $137,500
  • 2006: 1 building, cost: $150,000
  • 2005: 2 buildings, average cost: $112,500
Number of permits per 10,000 Marion, ND residents
Average permit cost in Marion, ND
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

1.6%
North Dakota:

1.7%
Most common industries in Marion, ND (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (12.3%)
  • Educational services (12.3%)
  • Finance & insurance (9.2%)
  • Construction (7.7%)
  • Warehousing & storage (7.7%)
  • Religious, grantmaking, civic, professional, similar organizations (6.2%)
  • Motor vehicle & parts dealers (4.6%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (13.3%)
  • Motor vehicle & parts dealers (10.0%)
  • Construction (10.0%)
  • Truck transportation (10.0%)
  • Warehousing & storage (10.0%)
  • Food (6.7%)
  • Farm product raw materials merchant wholesalers (6.7%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Educational services (17.1%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (11.4%)
  • Finance & insurance (11.4%)
  • Food & beverage stores (8.6%)
  • Transportation equipment (5.7%)
  • Construction (5.7%)
  • Public administration (5.7%)
Most common occupations in Marion, ND (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (12.3%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (9.2%)
  • Religious workers (6.2%)
  • Sales representatives, services, wholesale and manufacturing (6.2%)
  • Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (6.2%)
  • Food and beverage serving workers, except waiters and waitresses (4.6%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (4.6%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Farmers and farm managers (13.3%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (10.0%)
  • Carpenters (10.0%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (10.0%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (10.0%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (6.7%)
  • Other financial specialists (6.7%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (17.1%)
  • Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (11.4%)
  • Food and beverage serving workers, except waiters and waitresses (8.6%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (5.7%)
  • Other teachers, instructors, education, training, and library occupations (5.7%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (5.7%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (5.7%)

Average climate in Marion, North Dakota

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Tornado activity:

Marion-area historical tornado activity is above North Dakota state average. It is 5% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 7/18/2004, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 1.2 miles away from the Marion city center caused $2 million in damages.

On 5/20/1974, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 8.4 miles away from the city center caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Marion-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above North Dakota state average. It is 9% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 8/18/1959 at 06:37:13, a magnitude 7.7 (7.7 UK, Class: Major, Intensity: VIII - XII) earthquake occurred 612.2 miles away from the city center, causing $26,000,000 total damage
On 7/9/1975 at 14:54:15, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MB, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 127.6 miles away from the city center
On 3/4/1983 at 06:32:18, a magnitude 4.6 (4.4 MB, 4.6 LG, 4.4 ML) earthquake occurred 173.6 miles away from the city center
On 6/5/1993 at 01:24:53, a magnitude 4.1 (4.1 LG, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 117.2 miles away from the city center
On 10/20/1995 at 15:57:18, a magnitude 3.7 (3.7 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 90.3 miles away from the city center
On 10/18/1984 at 15:30:23, a magnitude 5.5 (5.4 MB, 5.1 MS, 5.5 ML, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 460.4 miles away from Marion center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML), surface-wave magnitude (MS)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in LaMoure County (28) is a lot greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 22
Emergencies Declared: 3

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 24, Storms: 12, Snows: 4, Blizzard: 1, Drought: 1, Hurricane: 1, Landslide: 1, Mudslide: 1, Tornado: 1, Winter Storm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Marion topographic map

Airports located in Marion:

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Marion:

  • North Dakota State University-Main Campus (about 76 miles; Fargo, ND; Full-time enrollment: 12,680)
  • Concordia College at Moorhead (about 77 miles; Moorhead, MN; FT enrollment: 2,767)
  • Minnesota State University-Moorhead (about 77 miles; Moorhead, MN; FT enrollment: 6,096)
  • Northern State University (about 81 miles; Aberdeen, SD; FT enrollment: 2,203)
  • North Dakota State College of Science (about 86 miles; Wahpeton, ND; FT enrollment: 2,318)
  • University of North Dakota (about 109 miles; Grand Forks, ND; FT enrollment: 12,858)
  • Minnesota State Community and Technical College (about 109 miles; Fergus Falls, MN; FT enrollment: 4,863)

Public high school in Marion:

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Points of interest:

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Notable location: Marion Rural Fire Department (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Cemetery: Lake View Cemetery (1). Display/hide its location on the map

LaMoure County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential
Average household size:
This city:

2.1 people
North Dakota:

2.3 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

56.2%
Whole state:

60.8%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

6.2%
Whole state:

6.4%


No gay or lesbian households reported

Banks with branches in Marion (2011 data):

  • First State Bank of North Dakota: Marion Branch at 204 4th Main Avenue, branch established on 1928/01/01. Info updated 2011/02/01: Bank assets: $283.6 mil, Deposits: $247.0 mil, headquarters in Arthur, ND, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 10 total offices, Holding Company: First Financial Corporation

For population 15 years and over in Marion:

Marital status in Marion, ND
  • Never married: 6.8%
  • Now married: 59.0%
  • Separated: 1.8%
  • Widowed: 18.5%
  • Divorced: 13.9%

For population 25 years and over in Marion:

  • High school or higher: 92.8%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 26.5%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 10.8%
  • Unemployed: 4.4%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 29.5 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

9.6
North Dakota average:

10.0

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Marion, ND (based on LaMoure County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Mainline Protestant1,69517
Evangelical Protestant1,16512
Catholic9795
None300-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 3
LaMoure County:

7.31 / 10,000 pop.
North Dakota:

3.23 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 2
LaMoure County:

4.87 / 10,000 pop.
North Dakota:

4.89 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 6
LaMoure County:

14.61 / 10,000 pop.
North Dakota:

8.90 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
LaMoure County:

8.5%
North Dakota:

7.6%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

27.6%
North Dakota:

27.6%
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Other Government Administration 5$3,681$8,8340$0
Financial Administration 0$0 1$187
Totals for Government 5$3,681$8,8341$187

Marion government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Current Operations - Regular Highways: $71,000 ($572.58)
    General - Other: $27,000 ($217.74)
    Solid Waste Management: $17,000 ($137.10)
    General Public Buildings: $12,000 ($96.77)
    Financial Administration: $8,000 ($64.52)
    Sewerage: $7,000 ($56.45)
    Central Staff Services: $5,000 ($40.32)
    Health - Other: $2,000 ($16.13)
    Judicial and Legal Services: $2,000 ($16.13)
  • Other Capital Outlay - Regular Highways: $17,000 ($137.10)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $11,000 ($88.71)

Marion government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • Charges - Solid Waste Management: $15,000 ($120.97)
    Sewerage: $10,000 ($80.65)
  • Miscellaneous - Donations From Private Sources: $7,000 ($56.45)
    Rents: $3,000 ($24.19)
    General Revenue - Other: $2,000 ($16.13)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $90,000 ($725.81)
    General Local Government Support: $7,000 ($56.45)
    Other: $1,000 ($8.06)
  • Tax - Property: $23,000 ($185.48)
    Other License: $1,000 ($8.06)

Marion government finances - Cash and Securities in 2017 (per resident):

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $132,000 ($1064.52)

Strongest AM radio stations in Marion:

  • KSJB (600 AM; 5 kW; JAMESTOWN, ND; Owner: CHESTERMAN COMM. JAMESTOWN, INC.)
  • KXMR (710 AM; 50 kW; BISMARCK, ND; Owner: RADIO BISMARCK MANDAN, LLC)
  • WWNL (1080 AM; 50 kW; PITTSBURGH, PA; Owner: STEEL CITY RADIO, INC.)
  • KFNW (1200 AM; 10 kW; WEST FARGO, ND; Owner: NORTHWESTERN COLLEGE)
  • KFGO (790 AM; 5 kW; FARGO, ND; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KPRM (870 AM; 25 kW; PARK RAPIDS, MN; Owner: DE LA HUNT BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • KQDJ (1400 AM; 1 kW; JAMESTOWN, ND; Owner: TWO RIVERS BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KOVC (1490 AM; 1 kW; VALLEY CITY, ND; Owner: SIOUX VALLEY BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WDAY (970 AM; 5 kW; FARGO, ND; Owner: FORUM COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY)
  • KKAA (1560 AM; 10 kW; ABERDEEN, SD; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KQLX (890 AM; daytime; 1 kW; LISBON, ND; Owner: SHEYENNE VALLEY BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WEBC (560 AM; 50 kW; DULUTH, MN)
  • WCCO (830 AM; 50 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: INFINITY MEDIA CORPORATION)

Strongest FM radio stations in Marion:

  • KPRJ (91.5 FM; JAMESTOWN, ND; Owner: PRAIRIE PUBLIC BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KQDJ-FM (101.1 FM; VALLEY CITY, ND; Owner: SIOUX VALLEY BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KXGT (95.5 FM; JAMESTOWN, ND; Owner: TWO RIVERS BROADCASTING, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Marion:

  • KCSI-LP (Channel 32; WINDSOR, ETC., ND; Owner: CABLE SERVICES, INC.)

FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers:

1
  • 5409 99th Ave Se (Lat: 46.629889 Lon: -98.348889), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 57.9 m, Overall height: 59.4 m, Call Sign: KNKN527
    Assigned Frequencies: 880.020 MHz, 880.020 MHz, 880.020 MHz, 835.020 MHz, 835.020 MHz, 835.020 MHz, 891.510 MHz, 891.510 MHz, 891.510 MHz, 846.510 MHz, 846.510 MHz, 846.510 MHzGrant Date: 09/01/2020, Expiration Date: 10/01/2030Registrant: Verizon Wireless, 5055 North Point Pkwy, Np2ne Network Engineering, Alpharetta, GA 30022, Phone: (770) 797-1070, Email:


FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

5
  • Se Cor Mckinley St & 3rd Ave (Lat: 46.698306 Lon: -98.332583), Call Sign: KNCX375,
    Assigned Frequencies: 155.115 MHz, 155.775 MHz, Grant Date: 03/17/2022, Expiration Date: 03/12/2032, Registrant: Jamestown Communications, Inc., 2703 Hwy 281 S, Jamestown, ND 58402-1933, Phone: (701) 252-3590, Fax: (701) 252-3591, Email:

  • 5654 94th Ave Se (Lat: 46.594083 Lon: -98.451000), Type: Bant, Structure height: 9 m, Overall height: 12 m, Call Sign: WQSC346,
    Assigned Frequencies: 157.597 MHz, 152.337 MHz, Grant Date: 08/12/2023, Expiration Date: 08/29/2033, Certifier: Jeffrey Piehl, Registrant: Jamestown Communications, Inc., 2703 Hwy 281 So, Jamestown, ND 58402-1933, Phone: (701) 252-3590, Fax: (701) 252-3591, Email:

  • 9718 51st St. Se (Lat: 46.675222 Lon: -98.411222), Call Sign: WRBQ255,
    Assigned Frequencies: 154.490 MHz, Grant Date: 05/18/2018, Expiration Date: 05/18/2028, Certifier: Jamie Elsner, Registrant: Jamestown Communications, Inc., 2703 Hwy 281 So, Jamestown, ND 58402-1933, Phone: (701) 252-3590, Fax: (701) 252-3591, Email:

  • 202 2nd St. (Lat: 46.606111 Lon: -98.331500), Call Sign: WRDK505,
    Assigned Frequencies: 463.912 MHz, Grant Date: 05/20/2019, Expiration Date: 05/20/2029, Certifier: Dave Holweg Jr., Registrant: Jamestown Communications, Inc., 2703 Hwy 281 So, Jamestown, ND 58402-1933, Phone: (701) 252-3590, Fax: (701) 252-3591, Email:

  • 5087 101 Ave Se (Lat: 46.682611 Lon: -98.336694), Call Sign: WRQA223,
    Assigned Frequencies: 463.312 MHz, Grant Date: 04/12/2022, Expiration Date: 04/12/2032, Certifier: Jake Greer, Registrant: Jamestown Communications, 2703 Hwy 281 S., Jamestown, ND 58402, Phone: (701) 252-3590, Fax: (701) 252-3591, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

1
  • Call Sign: KA0ENW, Licensee ID: L01335026, Grant Date: 07/27/2017, Expiration Date: 10/24/2027, Certifier: Leslie A Krenz, Registrant: Leslie A Krenz, 105 Main Ave, Marion, ND 58466


Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Marion, ND
  • 65.9%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 18.2%Electricity
  • 15.9%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Marion, ND
  • 45.5%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 36.4%Electricity
  • 18.2%Utility gas


Marion compared to North Dakota state average:

  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age significantly above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage below state average.
  • House age above state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.
There is 1 pilot and 1 other airmen in this city.
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