COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Marion County

West Virginia · 56,598 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 $28,626. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $60,400.

At a glance

Lower income

below the US median

US median: $42,589

Older

median age 39.9

US median: 35.2

Less educated

16% hold a bachelor's degree

US average: 24%

Stable housing

home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted

US median home: $120,530

Section 01

Population & growth

Total population

56,598

−1%since 1990

from 57,249 in 1990

1990 – 2025

Population density

183 / sq mi

−1%since 1990

from 185 / sq mi in 1990

US average: 242

Median age

39.9

+8%since 1990

from 37.1 in 1990

US average: 35.2

Population, 1990 – 2024

202456K

Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income

$28,626

+7%inflation adjusted, since 1990

from $20,386 in 1990

US average: $42,589

1990 – 2024

Per capita income

$16,246

+57%since 1990

from $10,328 in 1990

US average: $21,522

Poverty rate

16.3%

−2.6 ptssince 1990

from 19.0% in 1990

US average: 12.4%

Section 03

Housing

Median home value

$60,400

+9%inflation adjusted, since 1990

from $42,000 in 1990

US average: $120,530

1990 – 2024

Median gross rent

$401

+1%inflation adjusted, since 1990

from $300 in 1990

US average: $602

Owner-occupied

74.8%

−0.8 ptssince 1990

from 75.5% in 1990

25.2% rent

Afford Score

2.1

+2%since 1990

from 2.1 in 1990

1990 – 2024

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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990

White, non-Hispanic96.1%(55,021)

Black3.3%(1,872)

Hispanic / Latino0.7%(418)

Asian0.3%(154)

Diversity Score11.1%(6,336)

2000

White, non-Hispanic94.5%(53,508)

Black3.2%(1,816)

Hispanic / Latino0.7%(394)

Asian0.4%(228)

Diversity Score10.5%(5,952)

Diversity Score

−5%since 1990

from 11 in 1990

1990 – 2024

Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

16.0%

+3.5 ptssince 1990

from 12.5% in 1990

US average: 24.4%

High school or higher

79.5%

+8.1 ptssince 1990

from 71.4% in 1990

US average: 80.3%

Graduate degree

5.9%

+1.7 ptssince 1990

from 4.2% in 1990

US average: 8.8%

Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute

16.0 min

−17%since 1990

from 19.4 min in 1990

US average: 17.6

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 56,598 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Marion County, West Virginia earns about $28,626 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 $60,400, and the typical rent is about $401 a month.

How educated are people in Marion County, West Virginia?

About 16.0% 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 16.3% of people in Marion County, West Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Marion County, West Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Marion County, West Virginia has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 651 residents, a change of about -1 percent over that period.

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

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