Marion County, West Virginia

Total Population: 56,042

County Seat: Fairmont

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Median Home Value

$164,300

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$67,537

Across all households

Median Age

40.4 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

25.8%

Adults 25 and older

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Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)91.5%
Two or More Races3.6%
Black (Non-Hispanic)2.6%
Hispanic or Latino1.6%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)0.4%
Other Race0.3%

Under 18 Years

20.0%

65 Years and Over

19.8%

Male

50.0%

Female

50.0%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

99.4%

No Health Insurance

6.4%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

92.2%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

25.8%

Enrolled in College (18+)

7.0%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$67,537

Mean Household Income

$80,748

Per Capita Income

$33,719

Unemployment Rate (16+)

5.3%

In Labor Force (19–64)

76.9%

SNAP / Food Stamps

15.2%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$164,300

Median Rent

$901/mo

Total Housing Units

26,283

Owner-Occupied

75.8%

Renter-Occupied

24.2%

Vacancy Rate

12.6%

Married Couple Households

50.2%

Cohabiting Couple Households

5.4%

Male Householder, No Partner

18.8%

Female Householder, No Partner

25.7%

Average Household Size

2.38

Broadband Internet Access

88.7%

Housing Built Since 2010

6.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 54049.