15.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

[4] Marlboro Township was named after Marlborough, New York, the native hometown of many of its early settlers.

[5] Statewide, the only other Marlboro Township is located in Stark County.

The township is governed by a three-member board of trustees, who are elected in November of odd-numbered years to a four-year term beginning on the following January 1.

Fire protection in Marlboro Township is the responsibility of the Fort Morrow Fire District,[7] and emergency medical services are provided by Delaware County EMS.