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West Marion

North Carolina · 1,066 residents · 1.484 sq mi
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West Marion has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $36,715. Population has fallen 31% since 2000, a loss of 490 residents. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $161,600. Households here earn about 49% less than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 35.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 45%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,066
−31%since 2000
from 1,556 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
718 / sq mi
−31%since 2000
from 1,049 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
35.8
−7%since 2000
from 38.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
8291K1K2K2K1990201020202024West Marion
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,715
−23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,151 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,444
+49%since 2000
from $15,087 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
7.9%
−18.5 ptssince 2009
from 26.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
15.1%
−2.7 ptssince 2000
from 17.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.328
−3%since 2010
from 0.339 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade27.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade6.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Information6.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance3.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services3.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services2.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$161,600
+45%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $61,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$866
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $516 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
63.3%
−7.0 ptssince 2000
from 70.3% in 2000
36.7% rent
Vacancy rate
15.7%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 17.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
20.1%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 16.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
53.8%
+47.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.4
+88%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
30
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic90.7%(1,412)
Black5.1%(80)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(34)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score17.9%(278)
2024
White, non-Hispanic86.5%(922)
Black0.6%(6)
Hispanic / Latino12.9%(137)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.1%(1)
Diversity Score29.4%(314)
Diversity Score
29
+65%since 2000
from 18 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.7%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 9.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
87.3%
+13.8 ptssince 2000
from 73.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.3%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.2 min
+42%since 2000
from 13.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
98.1%
+13.4 ptssince 2009
from 84.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−13.6 ptssince 2009
from 13.6% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
1.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
1.3%
−7.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−5.1 ptssince 2011
from 5.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
46.6%
−15.8 ptssince 2011
from 62.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
22.8%
+11.8 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
40.8%
−33.6 ptssince 2009
from 74.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.6%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
Female
51.4%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.7% in 2009
Foreign born
2.6%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.6%
−25.0 ptssince 2009
from 34.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
21.2%
−1.7 ptssince 2012
from 22.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.7%
−89.8 ptssince 2013
from 93.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
90.8%
+20.9 ptssince 2017
from 69.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
86.9%
−12.4 ptssince 2016
from 99.3% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
13.1%
+12.4 ptssince 2016
from 0.7% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in West Marion, North Carolina?

West Marion, North Carolina has about 1,066 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in West Marion, North Carolina?

The typical household in West Marion, North Carolina earns about $36,715 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is West Marion, North Carolina expensive?

In West Marion, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $161,600, and the typical rent is about $866 a month.

How educated are people in West Marion, North Carolina?

About 15.7% of adults age 25 and over in West Marion, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in West Marion, North Carolina?

About 15.1% of people in West Marion, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has West Marion, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, West Marion, North Carolina has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 115 residents, a change of about -10 percent over that period.

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