Marble, North Carolina Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Marble, North Carolina had a total population of 472, the 597th largest community in North Carolina, with a median household income of $71,836, which is about the same as the state average. The poverty rate is 0.0%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Key Takeaways
- Unemployment rate of 36.9% is notably above the national average.
Marble Quick Facts
How Marble Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 377 | 472 | +25.2% |
| Median household income | $49,821 | $71,836 | +44.2% |
| Median home value | $203,000 | $193,800 | -4.5% |
How Marble Compares
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 58 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Marble Rankings in North Carolina
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Other Cities in Cherokee County
Cities Similar to Marble
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swan Quarter | 458 | $71,289 | $122,100 | 11.6% | 30.6% |
| Bunn | 466 | $68,289 | $256,300 | 17.0% | 6.4% |
| Newton Grove | 498 | $68,906 | $149,600 | 38.5% | 4.2% |
| Peachland | 443 | $70,000 | $135,000 | 13.9% | 4.1% |
| Webster | 470 | $61,528 | $375,000 | 58.4% | 24.5% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 472, Marble's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.
Population Overview
Marble is a small community located in North Carolina, within Cherokee County. The total population is 472. It ranks as the 597th most populous out of 772 Census-designated places in North Carolina.
Age Demographics
The median age in Marble is 28.8 years. This is 26% lower than the state median of 39.1 years. With 34.3% of the population under 18, Marble has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Marble is $71,836. This is about the same as the state median of $72,388. It is also 11% lower than the national median of $80,734. The ACS records no residents below the poverty line in Marble. In a community this small the estimate rests on very few survey responses, so it should be read as an absence of measurement rather than a measured absence of poverty. The unemployment rate is 36.9%. This is 681% higher than the state rate of 4.7%. The median home value is $193,800. Housing costs are 33% lower than the state median of $288,900. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.7x, Marble is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 81.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 23% higher than the state average of 66.6%.
Race & Ethnicity
Marble has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 89.8% of all residents. Black or African American residents account for 10.2%.
Education
20.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 41% lower than the state rate of 35.6%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 87.6%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Marble, North Carolina is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against North Carolina state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 772 Census-designated places in North Carolina. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Marble, North Carolina?
Marble, North Carolina has a population of 472 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Marble, NC?
The median household income in Marble is $71,836, which is 11% lower than the national median of $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Marble, NC?
The ACS sample for Marble recorded no residents below the federal poverty line. Because the community is small, this indicates that the survey did not capture poverty here rather than that no poverty exists — the estimate carries a wide margin of error.
What is the racial makeup of Marble, North Carolina?
Marble's population is 89.8% White, 10.2% Black, 0.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Marble, NC?
The median home value in Marble is $193,800. The home-value-to-income ratio is 2.7x.
How educated is Marble, North Carolina?
20.9% of adults (25+) in Marble hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 2.3% hold a graduate or professional degree.