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Marvin

North Carolina · 5,579 residents · 5.996 sq mi
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Marvin is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $150,239. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 4,540 residents. 66% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $602,200. Poverty is rare here, at 1.5% of residents. Households here earn about 230% more than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 36.8
US median: 37.2
More educated
66% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 47%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,579
+437%since 2000
from 1,039 in 2000
2000 – 2025
Population density
930 / sq mi
+437%since 2000
from 173 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
36.8
+1%since 2000
from 36.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 2000 – 2024
4612K4K6K7K2000201020202024Marvin
20247K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$150,239
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $97,497 in 2000
US average: $52,703
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$54,535
+49%since 2000
from $36,626 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
83.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 83.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
1.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 1.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.416
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Other services21.6%
US avg: 7%
Public administration16%
US avg: 4.9%
Information8.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade8.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade6.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing5.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food3.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Finance & insurance2.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$602,200
+47%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $322,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,001
+219%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $496 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
87.8%
−8.8 ptssince 2000
from 96.7% in 2000
3.0% rent
Vacancy rate
1.8%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
28.1%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 23.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.0
+21%since 2000
from 3.3 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.4%(1,002)
Black1.7%(18)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(11)
Asian0.6%(6)
Other0%
Diversity Score8.2%(86)
2010
White, non-Hispanic83.6%(4,666)
Black5.5%(308)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(186)
Asian5.4%(300)
Other0.7%(41)
Diversity Score34.2%(1,906)
Diversity Score
34
+315%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
65.8%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 60.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
98.7%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 97.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
19.9%
−4.2 ptssince 2000
from 24.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.2 min
+54%since 2000
from 21.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
78.5%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 79.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
3.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
15.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 15.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
1.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
7.0%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
55.2%
−21.5 ptssince 2009
from 76.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.7%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
Female
49.3%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
Foreign born
8.3%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.1%
−41.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Marvin, North Carolina?

Marvin, North Carolina has about 5,579 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Marvin, North Carolina earns about $150,239 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Marvin, North Carolina expensive?

In Marvin, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $602,200, and the typical rent is about $2,001 a month.

How educated are people in Marvin, North Carolina?

About 65.8% of adults age 25 and over in Marvin, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Marvin, North Carolina?

About 1.5% of people in Marvin, 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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