Marlinton, West Virginia Population 2024

969

Marlinton is a city located in Pocahontas County West Virginia. Marlinton has a 2024 population of 969. It is also the county seat of Pocahontas County. Marlinton is currently declining at a rate of -0.62% annually and its population has decreased by -2.42% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 993 in 2020.

The average household income in Marlinton is $48,564 with a poverty rate of 33.46%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to - per month, and the median house value is -. The median age in Marlinton is 47.2 years, 48.2 years for males, and 47.1 years for females.

Marlinton Demographics

According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Marlinton was:

  • White: 93.24%
  • Two or more races: 4.39%
  • Black or African American: 1.58%
  • Asian: 0.79%
  • Native American: 0%
  • Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0%
  • Other race: 0%
Land Area (mi²)
2.4 sq mi
Density (mi²)
412.10/sq mi
Growth Since 2020
-2.42% (-24)
The current population of Marlinton, West Virginia is 969 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates.The last official US Census in 2020 recorded the population at 993.

Marlinton, West Virginia Population 2024

Population by Race

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Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White1,06293.24%
Two or more races504.39%
Black or African American181.58%
Asian90.79%
Native American00%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander00%
Other race00%

White

Two or more races

Black or African American

Asian

Native American

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

Other race

Marlinton Population by Race

Marlinton Population Pyramid 2024

Marlinton Median Age

47.2

Total

48.2

Male

47.1

Female

Marlinton Adults

There are 905 adults, (293 of whom are seniors) in Marlinton.

Marlinton Age Dependency

86.1

Age Dependency Ratio

47.9

Old Age Dependency Ratio

38.2

Child Dependency Ratio

Marlinton Sex Ratio

Female61754.17%
Male52245.83%

Marlinton Population by Age

Marlinton Renter vs Owner Occupied by Household Type

Household Type
Count
Average Size
Owner
Renter
All3782.8169.630.4
Non Family2121.2455.744.3
Married1213.3490.99.1
Female397.7974.425.6
Male615.671000

4.28

Average Family Size

2.81

Average Household Size

69.6%

Rate of Home Ownership

Married

Male

Female

NonFamily

owner

renter

Marlinton Households and Families

Male

Female

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Less Than 9th Grade

9th to 12th Grade

High School Graduate

Some College

Associates Degree

Bachelors Degree

Graduate Degree

Marlinton Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)

Marlinton Educational Attainment by Race

High School Graduation Rate

Bachelors Rate

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The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.

The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 100%.

Marlinton Educational Attainment by Race

All

Male

Female

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$24,397

Average Earnings

$21,389

Average Male

$25,357

Average Female

Marlinton Earnings by Educational Attainment

Marlinton Language by Age

Only English

Spanish

Other Indo-European Languages

Asian and Pacific Island Languages

Other Languages

Marlinton Language

98.58% of Marlinton residents speak only English, while 1.42% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 0.8% of the population.

Marlinton Language

Marlinton Poverty by Race

rate

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Name
Total
In Poverty
Poverty Rate
White95128930.39%
Multiple503672%
Hispanic503672%

33.46%

Overall Poverty Rate

24.74%

Male Poverty Rate

40.81%

Female Poverty Rate

Poverty in Marlinton

The race most likely to be in poverty in Marlinton is Multiple, with 72% below the poverty level.

The race least likely to be in poverty in Marlinton is White, with 30.39% below the poverty level.

The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 24.76%. Among those working part-time, it was 28.1%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 30.96%.

Marlinton Poverty

rate

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Rate
Poverty
Less Than 9th Grade64.84%
Some College24.6%
High School18.93%
Bachelors or Greater0%

Marlinton Poverty Rate by Education

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Rate
Poverty
Male Unemployed73.91%
Female Unemployed30.43%
Male Employed23.37%
Female Employed12.85%

Marlinton Poverty Rate by Employment Status and Sex

Marlinton Income by Household Type

Households

Families

MarriedFamilies

NonFamilies

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mean

median

Income by Household Type

Marlinton Marital Status

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

NeverMarried

Marriage Rates

26.5%

Overall Marriage Rate

27.6%

Male Marriage Rate

25.6%

Female Marriage Rate

Marlinton Married by Age and Sex

male

female

Marlinton Marriage

The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.

Marlinton Marital Status by Race

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

NeverMarried

Marlinton Marital Status

Second Gulf War

First Gulf War

Vietnam

Korea

World War II

99

Number of Veterans

91

Male Veterans

8

Female Veterans

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Marlinton Veterans by War

count

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Marlinton Veterans by Age

count

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Marlinton Veterans by Race

Marlinton Veterans by Education

Less Than 9th Grade

High School Graduate

Some College

Bachelors or Greater

11.63%

Veteran Poverty Rate

45.35%

Veteran Disability Rate

Marlinton Veterans by Education

LaborForceParticipation

42.3%

Labor Force Participation

37.6%

Employment Rate

11.2%

Unemployment Rate

Marlinton Employment by Age

LaborForceParticipation

Marlinton Employment by Race

LaborForceParticipation

Marlinton Employment by Education

Origin of Non-Citizens

Europe

Asia

Africa

Oceania

Latin America

North America

Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.

Origin of Naturalized Citizens

Europe

Asia

Africa

Oceania

Latin America

North America

66.37%

Born in Marlinton

97.89%

Native Born

2.11%

Foreign Born

0.79%

Non Citizen

1.32%

Naturalized

Place of Birth

97.89% of Marlinton residents were born in the United States, with 66.37% having been born in West Virginia. 0.79% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.

Marlinton Place of Birth

Note: data after 2022 is projected based on recent change

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Year
Population
Growth
Growth Rate
2029939-6-0.63%
2028945-6-0.63%
2027951-6-0.63%
2026957-6-0.62%
2025963-6-0.62%
2024969-6-0.62%
2023975-6-0.61%
2022981-14-1.41%
202199520.2%
2020993252.58%
2019968-20-2.02%
2018988-13-1.3%
20171,001-9-0.89%
20161,010-7-0.69%
20151,017-14-1.36%
20141,031-6-0.58%
20131,037-6-0.58%
20121,043-18-1.7%
20111,06180.76%
20101,05300%

Marlinton Population by Year