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West Marion

North Carolina · 1,348 residents · 1.484 sq mi
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West Marion has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $42,243. Population has declined 13% since 2000. Median home value is $86,100. With a median age of 42.2, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Poverty is rare here, at 2.6% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 42.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,348
−13%since 2000
from 1,556 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
908 / sq mi
−13%since 2000
from 1,049 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
42.2
+10%since 2000
from 38.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
8291K1K2K2K1990201020202024West Marion
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,243
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,151 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,270
+28%since 2000
from $15,087 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
22.6%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 26.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
2.6%
−15.1 ptssince 2000
from 17.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.339
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade20.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Information4.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance4.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade4.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$86,100
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $61,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$721
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $516 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
36.4%
−33.9 ptssince 2000
from 70.3% in 2000
31.3% rent
Vacancy rate
2.1%
−15.2 ptssince 2009
from 17.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
11.0%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 16.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
7.2%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.0
−13%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic91.2%(1,230)
Black4.5%(60)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(44)
Asian0.5%(7)
Other5.3%(71)
Diversity Score29.5%(397)
Diversity Score
29
+65%since 2000
from 18 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.1%
+9.5 ptssince 2000
from 9.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
84.6%
+11.1 ptssince 2000
from 73.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.3 min
+65%since 2000
from 13.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
87.0%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 84.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
13.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 13.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% 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
8.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 8.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
15.9%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
40.6%
−33.9 ptssince 2009
from 74.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.5%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
Female
55.5%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.7% in 2009
Foreign born
1.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.4%
−23.2 ptssince 2009
from 34.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in West Marion, North Carolina?

West Marion, North Carolina has about 1,348 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in West Marion, North Carolina earns about $42,243 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 $86,100, and the typical rent is about $721 a month.

How educated are people in West Marion, North Carolina?

About 19.1% 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 2.6% 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 167 residents, a change of about 14 percent over that period.

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