Marion County's estimated 2026 population is 55,337 with a growth rate of -0.28% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Marion County is the 11th largest county in West Virginia. The 2010 population was 56,566 and has seen a growth of -2.17% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Marion County includes 92.01% White, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, other race, Asian, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
White (92.01%)
Two or more races (4.43%)
Black or African American (2.6%)
Other race (0.5%)
Asian (0.43%)
Native American (0.02%)
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (0%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 51,567 | 92.01% |
| Two or more races | 2,484 | 4.43% |
| Black or African American | 1,455 | 2.6% |
| Other race | 283 | 0.5% |
| Asian | 239 | 0.43% |
| Native American | 13 | 0.02% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 1 | 0% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Marion County's average per capita income is $46,438. Household income levels show a median of $67,537. The poverty rate stands at 13.57%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $95,389 | - |
| Families | $83,771 | $94,290 |
| Households | $67,537 | $80,748 |
| Non Families | $39,986 | $51,662 |
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