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Marble

North Carolina · 472 residents · 1.096 sq mi
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Marble has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $71,836. Population has grown 25% since 2023. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $193,800. At a median age of 28.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 28.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 7%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
472
+25%since 2023
from 377 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
431 / sq mi
+25%since 2023
from 344 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
28.8
−37%since 2023
from 45.8 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
99220341461582201020202024Marble
2024472
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$71,836
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $49,821 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,072
+10%since 2023
from $19,135 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
42.6%
+25.4 ptssince 2023
from 17.2% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
−6.6 ptssince 2023
from 6.6% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.260
−24%since 2023
from 0.343 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information29.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing25.8%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing25.8%
US avg: 0.4%
Other services12.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration12.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade6.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade1.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$193,800
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $203,000 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$946
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
81.7%
+10.2 ptssince 2023
from 71.6% in 2023
18.3% rent
Vacancy rate
29.4%
−0.7 ptssince 2023
from 30.1% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
−30.1 ptssince 2023
from 30.1% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
−27.3 ptssince 2023
from 27.3% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.7
−34%since 2023
from 4.1 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Gentrification Score
97
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic90.2%(340)
Black9.8%(37)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score22.1%(83)
2024
White, non-Hispanic89.8%(424)
Black10.2%(48)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score22.8%(108)
Diversity Score
23
+3%since 2023
from 22 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.9%
−2.8 ptssince 2023
from 23.7% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
87.6%
−2.0 ptssince 2023
from 89.6% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.3%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 2.4% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.5 min
−59%since 2023
from 79.1 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
86.5%
−13.5 ptssince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
13.5%
+13.5 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
36.9%
−6.9 ptssince 2023
from 43.8% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
45.5%
−5.3 ptssince 2023
from 50.8% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
4.5%
−1.1 ptssince 2023
from 5.6% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
21.3%
+10.2 ptssince 2023
from 11.1% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.8%
+10.5 ptssince 2023
from 40.3% in 2023
Female
49.2%
−10.5 ptssince 2023
from 59.7% in 2023
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.3%
−6.9 ptssince 2023
from 16.2% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
27.8%
+7.1 ptssince 2023
from 20.7% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
99.1%
+20.7 ptssince 2023
from 78.4% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Marble, North Carolina?

Marble, North Carolina has about 472 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Marble, North Carolina?

The typical household in Marble, North Carolina earns about $71,836 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Marble, North Carolina expensive?

In Marble, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $193,800, and the typical rent is about $946 a month.

How educated are people in Marble, North Carolina?

About 20.9% of adults age 25 and over in Marble, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Marble, North Carolina?

About 0.0% of people in Marble, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

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