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Marble

North Carolina · 278 residents · 1.096 sq mi
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Marble has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $39,926. Population has fallen 29% since 2019, a loss of 112 residents. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. The poverty rate of 39.4% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 30% less than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
78% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
278
−29%since 2019
from 390 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
254 / sq mi
−29%since 2019
from 356 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
43.5
+71%since 2019
from 25.4 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
99220341461582201020202024Marble
2024472
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,926
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $37,188 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$13,459
−17%since 2019
from $16,155 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
8.4%
+3.7 ptssince 2019
from 4.7% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
39.4%
−5.2 ptssince 2019
from 44.6% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade16.4%
US avg: 10%
Information15.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$170,100
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,051
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $1,087 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
78.3%
+6.1 ptssince 2019
from 72.2% in 2019
21.7% rent
Afford Score
4.3
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic92.8%(362)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other7.2%(28)
Diversity Score16.7%(65)
2020
White, non-Hispanic89.2%(248)
Black1.1%(3)
Hispanic / Latino4%(11)
Asian0.4%(1)
Other4.4%(12)
Diversity Score23%(64)
Diversity Score
23
+38%since 2019
from 17 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.8%
+7.2 ptssince 2019
from 4.7% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.6%
+11.0 ptssince 2019
from 85.6% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.8 min
+4%since 2019
from 26.8 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 100.0% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
11.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2019
from 12.3% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
58.4%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 58.4% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
22.8%
+1.1 ptssince 2019
from 21.7% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.2%
−10.0 ptssince 2019
from 58.2% in 2019
Female
51.8%
+10.0 ptssince 2019
from 41.8% in 2019
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.1%
−1.3 ptssince 2019
from 4.4% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Marble, North Carolina?

Marble, North Carolina has about 278 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Marble, North Carolina earns about $39,926 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 $170,100, and the typical rent is about $1,051 a month.

How educated are people in Marble, North Carolina?

About 11.8% 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 39.4% of people in Marble, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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