Marion County, Oregon

Marion County is a county located in the U.S. state of Oregon. The population was 315,335 at the 2010 census.[1] It is the fifth-most populous county in Oregon. The county seat is Salem.[2]

Marion County
Marion County Courthouse in Salem
Marion County Courthouse in Salem
Map of Oregon highlighting Marion County
Location within the U.S. state of Oregon
Map of the United States highlighting Oregon
Oregon's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 44°55′N 122°35′W
Country United States
State Oregon
FoundedJuly 5, 1843
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
  Estimate 
(2018)
346,868
  Density267/sq mi (103/km2)
Time zoneUTC−8 (Pacific)
  Summer (DST)UTC−7 (PDT)
Congressional district5th
Websitewww.co.marion.or.us

References

  1. "State & County QuickFacts". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on June 20, 2011. Retrieved November 15, 2015.
  2. "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved June 7, 2011.


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