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West Marion

North Carolina · 1,556 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 $26,151. Population has grown 32% since 1990. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $61,300. Households here earn about 33% less than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.3
US median: 35.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,556
+32%since 1990
from 1,181 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,049 / sq mi
+32%since 1990
from 796 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
38.3
+4%since 1990
from 36.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
8291K1K2K2K1990201020202024West Marion
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$26,151
−10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $22,130 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,087
+46%since 1990
from $10,299 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
17.8%
+7.3 ptssince 1990
from 10.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$61,300
−4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $48,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$516
+46%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $269 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
70.3%
−5.1 ptssince 1990
from 75.4% in 1990
29.7% rent
Afford Score
2.3
+7%since 1990
from 2.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic88.8%(1,049)
Black11.2%(132)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score24.8%(293)
2000
White, non-Hispanic90.7%(1,412)
Black5.1%(80)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(34)
Asian0.1%(2)
Diversity Score17.9%(278)
Diversity Score
18
−28%since 1990
from 25 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.7%
+1.9 ptssince 1990
from 7.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
73.5%
+7.7 ptssince 1990
from 65.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
3.1%
−0.8 ptssince 1990
from 3.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
13.5 min
−21%since 1990
from 17.1 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in West Marion, North Carolina?

West Marion, North Carolina has about 1,556 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in West Marion, North Carolina earns about $26,151 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 $61,300, and the typical rent is about $516 a month.

How educated are people in West Marion, North Carolina?

About 9.7% 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 17.8% 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 grown since 1990. The population has added about 375 residents, a change of about 32 percent over that period.

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

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