2023 ACS Census Data · Population 56,042
Marion County is a mid-sized county in West Virginia with a population of 56,042. The median household income is $67,537, near the national median. The poverty rate is 13.6%, median home value is $164,300, and 25.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Population
56,042
2023 estimate
Rank #936 of 3,222 counties
Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →
$67,537
Household
Rank #1246 of 3,222 counties
Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.
$164,300
Owner-occupied
Rank #1746 of 3,222 counties
Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →
25.8%
Adults 25+
Rank #1054 of 3,222 counties
Location
Population breakdown by race, ethnicity, and age
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Female Population?Percent of the total population identifying as female.
50.0%
Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.
0.8%
Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.
1.7%
Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
6.0%
Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Household Income
23% above West Virginia avg·4% above national avg
Poverty Rate
23% above West Virginia avg·9% above national avg
Labor Force Participation
21% above West Virginia avg·3% above national avg
Economic Indicators
Per Capita Income?Total income divided by total population — the average income per person, regardless of household size.Learn more →
$33,719
Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →
13.6%
Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →
59.6%
Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Home Value
17% above West Virginia avg·21% below national avg
Median Monthly Rent
19% above West Virginia avg·3% below national avg
Home Ownership Rate
3% below West Virginia avg·4% above national avg
Housing Cost Burden
1% above West Virginia avg·24% above national avg
Housing Units
26,283
Households
22,965
Ownership & Cost Burden
Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.
2.4
Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →
$1,192
Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →
88.7%
Mean Commute Time?Average one-way travel time to work, in minutes, for workers 16 and older.Learn more →
25 min
Educational attainment among adults
Benchmarks vs State & National
Bachelor's Degree Rate
38% above West Virginia avg·7% above national avg
High School Graduation Rate
6% above West Virginia avg·4% above national avg
Attainment
Health & Access
With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →
13.3%
Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →
7.9%
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