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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Marmet

West Virginia · 1,693 residents · 1.274 sq mi
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Marmet has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $29,779. Population has declined 10% since 1990. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $58,100. With a median age of 42.0, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 42.0
US median: 35.2
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 9%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,693
−10%since 1990
from 1,879 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,329 / sq mi
−10%since 1990
from 1,475 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
42.0
+8%since 1990
from 38.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Marmet
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$29,779
+5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $21,424 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,803
+64%since 1990
from $10,267 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
16.8%
+0.7 ptssince 1990
from 16.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$58,100
−9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $48,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$425
−6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $344 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
62.4%
−1.3 ptssince 1990
from 63.7% in 1990
37.6% rent
Afford Score
2.0
−13%since 1990
from 2.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.1%(1,862)
Black0.9%(17)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score2.2%(42)
2000
White, non-Hispanic98.2%(1,662)
Black0.6%(11)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(8)
Asian0.1%(1)
Diversity Score2.9%(50)
Diversity Score
3
+31%since 1990
from 2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.5%
+2.5 ptssince 1990
from 6.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
70.0%
+7.5 ptssince 1990
from 62.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
2.3%
+1.2 ptssince 1990
from 1.1% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.1 min
−17%since 1990
from 18.2 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 Marmet, West Virginia?

Marmet, West Virginia has about 1,693 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Marmet, West Virginia earns about $29,779 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 $58,100, and the typical rent is about $425 a month.

How educated are people in Marmet, West Virginia?

About 8.5% 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 16.8% 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 186 residents, a change of about -10 percent over that period.

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

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