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Marion County

West Virginia · 56,205 residents · 308.785 sq mi
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Marion County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $52,856. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $122,700.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 35%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
56,205
−1%since 2000
from 56,598 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
182 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 183 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.7
+5%since 2000
from 39.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
56K56K57K57K57K1990201020202024Marion County
202456K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$52,856
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,626 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,763
+71%since 2000
from $16,246 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
33.9%
+15.1 ptssince 2009
from 18.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
15.5%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 16.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information11.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade7.2%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance6.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade5.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing4.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services3.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Education & health services2.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Public administration2.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$122,700
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $60,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$788
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $401 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
75.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 74.8% in 2000
25.0% rent
Afford Score
2.3
+10%since 2000
from 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)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic89.4%(50,223)
Black3.3%(1,844)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(875)
Asian0.5%(256)
Other2.6%(1,448)
Diversity Score19.2%(10,764)
Segregation Score33.7%(18,944)
Diversity Score
19
+82%since 2000
from 11 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
34
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.1%
+7.1 ptssince 2000
from 16.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.2%
+10.7 ptssince 2000
from 79.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.6%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 5.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.1 min
+50%since 2000
from 16.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.5%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 83.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.7%
+0.8 ptssince 2011
from 4.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
58.4%
+1.9 ptssince 2011
from 56.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
35.0%
−24.3 ptssince 2009
from 59.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.6%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
Female
50.4%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
Foreign born
1.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.9%
−80.1 ptssince 2013
from 86.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Marion County, West Virginia?

Marion County, West Virginia has about 56,205 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Marion County, West Virginia earns about $52,856 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 $122,700, and the typical rent is about $788 a month.

How educated are people in Marion County, West Virginia?

About 23.1% 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 15.5% 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 1,044 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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