Marion County, West Virginia Demographics 2026

Name: Marion County, West Virginia Demographics
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Marion County, West Virginia has a population of 55,909, the 11th most populous county in West Virginia. The median household income is $67,370 and the median home value is $166,700. The poverty rate is 13.6%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Marion County Quick Facts

Population 55,909

Median Household Income $67,370

Median Home Value $166,700

Poverty Rate 13.6%

Unemployment Rate 4.8%

Median Age 40.3 years

Homeownership Rate 76.7%

Affordability Ratio 2.5x

Bachelor's Degree+ 27.2%

High School Graduation 92.8%

Cities/Places 15

Population 55,909 11th of 55

Median Income $67,370 13% higher than state

Poverty Rate 13.6%

Unemployment 4.8%

How Marion County 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	56,042	55,909	-0.2%
Median household income	$67,537	$67,370	-0.2%
Median home value	$164,300	$166,700	+1.5%

Median Household Income

Marion

$67,370

$59,608

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Marion

$166,700

$162,600

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 16.8%

$25K-$50K 19.3%

$50K-$100K 34.5%

$100K+ 29.4%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

5.0%

$10K-$15K

4.4%

$15K-$20K

3.5%

$20K-$25K

3.9%

$25K-$30K

3.8%

$30K-$35K

3.9%

$35K-$40K

3.7%

$40K-$45K

4.4%

$45K-$50K

3.5%

$50K-$60K

7.6%

$60K-$75K

11.3%

$75K-$100K

15.6%

$100K-$125K

10.0%

$125K-$150K

8.0%

$150K-$200K

5.7%

$200K+

5.7%

Employment

4.8% Unemployment Rate State: 5.4%|National: 5.2%

59.1% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 76.7%

Renter 23.3%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

2.5x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $932/mo 16.6% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

19.9%

18-34

23.7%

35-54

23.8%

55-74

24.5%

75+

8.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Very Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 19 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Marion County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Fairmont	18,221	$63,032	17.4%	$163,800
Pleasant Valley	3,482	$67,635	9.0%	$213,600
Mannington	1,829	$54,286	10.4%	$106,000
Barrackville	1,430	$78,558	4.1%	$167,700
White Hall	946	$76,667	5.9%	$286,700
Monongah	837	$50,875	12.1%	$77,300
Rivesville	627	$48,000	14.0%	$150,700
Idamay	575	$98,953	17.7%	$111,200
Grant Town	506	$64,688	25.3%	$105,000
Farmington	390	$72,045	9.0%	$69,300
Fairview	267	$55,583	11.6%	$92,400
Carolina	261	N/A	53.3%	N/A
Baxter	153	$6,875	91.5%	$93,700
Worthington	102	$33,750	15.5%	$75,000
Rachel	52	N/A	3.9%	$114,100

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Population Overview

Marion County is located in West Virginia with a total population of 55,909. It is the 11th most populous county out of 55 in West Virginia. The county encompasses 15 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Marion County is 40.3 years. This is 6% lower than the state median of 42.7 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Marion County is $67,370. This is 13% higher than the state median of $59,608. It is also 17% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 13.6%. This is 19% lower than the state poverty rate of 16.7%. The unemployment rate is 4.8%. This is 12% lower than the state rate of 5.4%. The median home value is $166,700. Housing costs are 3% higher than the state median of $162,600. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.5x, Marion County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 76.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 2% higher than the state average of 74.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

Marion County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 91.0% of all residents. Black or African American residents account for 2.5%.

Education

27.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 13% higher than the state rate of 24.1%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 92.8%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Marion County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against West Virginia and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Marion County, West Virginia?

Marion County has a population of 55,909, making it the 11th most populous county in West Virginia.

What is the median income in Marion County?

The median household income in Marion County is $67,370 with a poverty rate of 13.6%.

How many cities are in Marion County, West Virginia?

Marion County contains 15 Census-designated places.