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Marmet

West Virginia · 1,416 residents (2025 est.) · 1.274 sq mi
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Marmet has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $52,115. Population has declined 10% since 2000. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $95,100. With a median age of 55.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 55.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 10%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,524
−10%since 2000
from 1,693 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,196 / sq mi
−10%since 2000
from 1,329 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
55.8
+33%since 2000
from 42.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,416 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Marmet
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$52,115
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,779 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,538
+82%since 2000
from $16,803 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
27.9%
+14.4 ptssince 2009
from 13.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
13.6%
−3.3 ptssince 2000
from 16.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.436
+15%since 2010
from 0.379 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance12.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical12.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Information11.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services4.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Wholesale trade4.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing4.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Manufacturing3.2%
US avg: 0.4%
Construction0.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$95,100
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $58,100 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$854
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $425 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
67.5%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 62.4% in 2000
32.5% rent
Vacancy rate
18.6%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 13.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
19.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 18.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
41.6%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 35.8% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.8
−6%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
52
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.2%(1,662)
Black0.6%(11)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(8)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.9%(50)
2024
White, non-Hispanic93.8%(1,429)
Black1.7%(26)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(20)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.2%(49)
Diversity Score14.9%(227)
Diversity Score
15
+406%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.2%
+10.7 ptssince 2000
from 8.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
86.0%
+16.0 ptssince 2000
from 70.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.2%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 2.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.6 min
+43%since 2000
from 15.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
65.1%
−5.8 ptssince 2009
from 70.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
13.8%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 17.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
10.5%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
5.0%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.1%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% 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
14.8%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 17.7% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
12.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2011
from 11.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
38.3%
−17.7 ptssince 2011
from 56.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
17.8%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 16.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
32.5%
−31.0 ptssince 2009
from 63.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.1%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 45.3% in 2009
Female
50.9%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 54.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.0%
−38.9 ptssince 2009
from 45.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
26.7%
+6.6 ptssince 2012
from 20.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.8%
−81.2 ptssince 2013
from 85.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.1%
+21.1 ptssince 2017
from 70.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2016
from 99.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2016
from 0.5% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Marmet, West Virginia?

Marmet, West Virginia has about 1,524 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Marmet, West Virginia earns about $52,115 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Marmet, West Virginia expensive?

In Marmet, West Virginia, the median home is worth about $95,100, and the typical rent is about $854 a month.

How educated are people in Marmet, West Virginia?

About 19.2% of adults age 25 and over in Marmet, West Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Marmet, West Virginia?

About 13.6% of people in Marmet, West Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Marmet, West Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Marmet, West Virginia has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 355 residents, a change of about -19 percent over that period.

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