Marion County, Oregon

Marion County
Marion County Courthouse in Salem
Location within the U.S. state of Oregon
Oregon's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 44°55′N 122°35′W / 44.91°N 122.58°W / 44.91; -122.58
Country United States
State Oregon
FoundedJuly 5, 1843
Named forFrancis Marion
SeatSalem
Largest citySalem
Area
 • Total1,194 sq mi (3,090 km2)
 • Land1,184 sq mi (3,070 km2)
 • Water10 sq mi (30 km2)  0.85%
Population
 (2020)
 • Total345,920
 • Density267/sq mi (103/km2)
Time zoneUTC−8 (Pacific)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−7 (PDT)
Congressional districts5th, 6th
Websitewww.co.marion.or.us

Marion County is a county located in the U.S. state of Oregon. The population was 345,920 at the 2020 census.[1] It is the fifth-most populous county in Oregon. The county seat is Salem.[2]

References

  1. "QuickFacts: Marion County, Oregon". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 20, 2024.
  2. "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved June 7, 2011.