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Marlin

Pennsylvania · 299 residents · 0.128 sq mi
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Marlin is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $125,043. Population has fallen 53% since 2000, a loss of 341 residents. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $132,900. With a median age of 48.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 97% more than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 48.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
299
−53%since 2000
from 640 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
2,336 / sq mi
−53%since 2000
from 5,000 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
48.8
+21%since 2000
from 40.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
2433574715856992000201020202024Marlin
2024281
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$125,043
+95%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,692 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$40,136
+110%since 2000
from $19,122 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
70.8%
+42.6 ptssince 2009
from 28.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
0.0%
−4.9 ptssince 2000
from 4.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade34.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade6.8%
US avg: 10%
Arts, entertainment, food3.6%
US avg: 2%
Information3.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance1.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$132,900
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $85,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
66.7%
−5.8 ptssince 2000
from 72.5% in 2000
33.3% rent
Afford Score
1.1
−47%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.1%(634)
Black0.5%(3)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.3%(15)
2020
White, non-Hispanic94.3%(282)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score4.3%(13)
Diversity Score
4
+84%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.0%
−1.8 ptssince 2000
from 12.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
+24.6 ptssince 2000
from 75.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.5%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 4.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.0 min
+96%since 2000
from 13.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
90.7%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 95.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.9%
−10.2 ptssince 2009
from 13.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2011
from 5.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
89.7%
+38.9 ptssince 2011
from 50.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
6.0%
−58.0 ptssince 2009
from 64.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Female
48.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Foreign born
1.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.3%
−94.5 ptssince 2013
from 95.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Marlin, Pennsylvania?

Marlin, Pennsylvania has about 299 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Marlin, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Marlin, Pennsylvania earns about $125,043 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Marlin, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Marlin, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $132,900.

How educated are people in Marlin, Pennsylvania?

About 11.0% of adults age 25 and over in Marlin, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Marlin, Pennsylvania?

About 0.0% of people in Marlin, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

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