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Marlinton

West Virginia · 998 residents · 2.351 sq mi
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Marlinton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,400. Population has fallen 17% since 2000, a loss of 206 residents. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $50,800. With a median age of 46.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 35% less than the West Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 46.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 38%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
998
−17%since 2000
from 1,204 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
425 / sq mi
−17%since 2000
from 512 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
46.4
+3%since 2000
from 45.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
9351K1K2K2K1990201020202024Marlinton
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,400
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,293 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,436
+17%since 2000
from $14,957 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
19.5%
+13.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
42.7%
+18.7 ptssince 2000
from 24.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information15%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing9.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction9.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade7.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services4.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food2.4%
US avg: 2%
Other services2.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade0.6%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$50,800
−38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $54,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$661
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $351 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
62.8%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 61.2% in 2000
37.2% rent
Afford Score
1.6
−37%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.8%(1,177)
Black1.2%(14)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(2)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.5%(42)
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.3%(931)
Black0.4%(4)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(24)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0.6%(6)
Diversity Score8.9%(89)
Diversity Score
9
+153%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.7%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 11.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
82.5%
+14.0 ptssince 2000
from 68.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.1%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 4.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.3 min
+8%since 2000
from 17.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
58.9%
−8.5 ptssince 2009
from 67.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
16.2%
+6.5 ptssince 2011
from 9.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
56.1%
+10.7 ptssince 2011
from 45.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
19.5%
−39.0 ptssince 2009
from 58.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.7%
+10.9 ptssince 2009
from 37.7% in 2009
Female
51.3%
−10.9 ptssince 2009
from 62.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.4%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.3%
−72.1 ptssince 2013
from 81.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Marlinton, West Virginia?

Marlinton, West Virginia has about 998 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Marlinton, West Virginia?

The typical household in Marlinton, West Virginia earns about $31,400 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Marlinton, West Virginia expensive?

In Marlinton, West Virginia, the median home is worth about $50,800, and the typical rent is about $661 a month.

How educated are people in Marlinton, West Virginia?

About 14.7% of adults age 25 and over in Marlinton, West Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Marlinton, West Virginia?

About 42.7% of people in Marlinton, West Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Marlinton, West Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Marlinton, West Virginia has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 145 residents, a change of about -13 percent over that period.

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