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COUNTY · 1990 CENSUS

Marion County

West Virginia · 57,249 residents · 308.785 sq mi
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Marion County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $20,386. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $42,000.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 37.1
US median: 33.0
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 8%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

57,249
+1%vs 2000
vs 56,598 in 2000
1990 – 2025
185 / sq mi
+1%vs 2000
vs 183 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
37.1
−7%vs 2000
vs 39.9 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
56K56K57K57K57K1990201020202024Marion County
202456K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$20,386
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $28,626 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$10,328
−36%vs 2000
vs $16,246 in 2000
US average: $14,340
19.0%
+2.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 16.3% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$42,000
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $60,400 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$300
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $401 in 2000
US average: $450
75.5%
+0.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 74.8% in 2000
24.5% rent
2.1
−2%vs 2000
vs 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.5%(53,508)
Black3.2%(1,816)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(394)
Asian0.4%(228)
Other0%
Diversity Score10.5%(5,952)
1990
White, non-Hispanic96.1%(55,021)
Black3.3%(1,872)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(418)
Asian0.3%(154)
Other0.4%(202)
Diversity Score11.1%(6,336)
11
+5%vs 2000
vs 11 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

12.5%
−3.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 16.0% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
71.4%
−8.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 79.5% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
4.2%
−1.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 5.9% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

19.4 min
+21%vs 2000
vs 16.0 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Marion County, West Virginia?

Marion County, West Virginia has about 57,249 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Marion County, West Virginia?

The typical household in Marion County, West Virginia earns about $20,386 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Marion County, West Virginia expensive?

In Marion County, West Virginia, the median home is worth about $42,000, and the typical rent is about $300 a month.

How educated are people in Marion County, West Virginia?

About 12.5% of adults age 25 and over in Marion County, West Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Marion County, West Virginia?

About 19.0% of people in Marion County, West Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

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

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