Marion County, WV

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    2024 Population
    55,909
    US Senator
    Shelley Moore Capito
    Republican Party
    US Senator
    Jim Justice
    Republican Party
    2024 Median Age
    40.3
    0.248% 1-year decrease
    2024 Poverty Rate
    13.6%
    0.0679% 1-year decrease
    2024 Median Household Income
    $67,370
    0.247% 1-year decline
    2024 Median Property Value
    $166,700
    1.46% 1-year growth
    2024 Employed Population
    25,851
    0.466% 1-year decline

    About

    None of the households in Marion County, WV reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

    99.5% of the residents in Marion County, WV are U.S. citizens.

    The largest universities in Marion County, WV are Pierpont Community and Technical College (976 degrees awarded in 2024) and Fairmont State University (917 degrees).

    In 2024, the median property value in Marion County, WV was $166,700, and the homeownership rate was 76.7%.

    Most people in Marion County, WV drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 25.7 minutes. The average car ownership in Marion County, WV was 2 cars per household.

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    Population & Diversity

    Marion County, WV is home to a population of 55.9k people, from which 99.5% are citizens. As of 2024, 0.85% of Marion County, WV residents were born outside of the country (475 people).

    In 2024, there were 34.2 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (50.9k people) in Marion County, WV than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.49k Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) and 1.42k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    99.5%
    2024 Citizenship
    99.5%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 99.5% of Marion County, WV residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Marion County, WV was 99.5%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Marion County, WV
    1. White (Non-Hispanic)
      50.9k ± 240
    2. Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
      1.49k ± 174
    3. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
      1.42k ± 155
    1.64%
    Hispanic Population
    919 people

    In 2024, there were 34.2 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (50.9k people) in Marion County, WV than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.49k Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) and 1.42k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    1.64% of the people in Marion County, WV are hispanic (919 people).

    The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Marion County, WV as a share of the total population.

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    Global Diversity

    The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for West Virginia.
    Most Common Origin
    1. Mexico
      2,614 ± 1,254 people
    2. Philippines
      2,231 ± 1,159 people
    3. India
      2,211 ± 1,154 people

    In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of West Virginia was Mexico, the natal country of 2,614 West Virginia residents, followed by Philippines with 2,231 and India with 2,211.

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    Foreign-Born Population

    0.85%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    475 people
    0.785%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    440 people

    As of 2024, 0.85% of Marion County, WV residents (475 people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Marion County, WV was 0.785%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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    Military

    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Vietnam
      1,073 ± 190
    2. Gulf War (2001-)
      659 ± 196
    3. Gulf War (1990s)
      435 ± 107

    Marion County, WV has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.63 times greater than any other conflict.

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    Health

    93.3% of the population of Marion County, WV has health coverage, with 46.9% on employee plans, 18.8% on Medicaid, 14.9% on Medicare, 10.8% on non-group plans, and 1.83% on military or VA plans.

    Primary care physicians in Marion County, WV see 2,074 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (2,074 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1865 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 698 patients per year.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.2% were men and 49.8% were women.

    Coverage

    Patient to Clinician Ratios

    2,074 to 1
    Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Marion County, WV

    Primary care physicians in Marion County, WV see an average of 2,074 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (2,074 patients).

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    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 21.2% under 18 years, 22.7% between 18 and 34 years, 36.5% between 35 and 64 years, and 19.7% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.2% were men and 49.8% were women.

    The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

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    Uninsured People

    6.75%
    Uninsured
    46.9%
    Employer Coverage
    18.8%
    Medicaid
    14.9%
    Medicare
    10.8%
    Non-Group
    1.83%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Marion County, WV grew by 5.3% from 6.41% to 6.75%.

    The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Marion County, WV changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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    Health Indicators

    Health Outcomes

    Indicator

    In 2025, the average number of mentally unhealthy days reported in past 30 days (age-adjusted) was 6.56 in Marion County, WV.

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    Health Behaviors

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    In 2025, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 39.8% in Marion County, WV.

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    Clinical Care

    Indicator

    In 2025, the percentage of population under age 65 without health insurance was 7% in Marion County, WV.

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    Economy

    The economy of Marion County, WV employs 25.9k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Marion County, WV were Health Care & Social Assistance (5,010 people), Retail Trade (2,695 people), and Educational Services (2,619 people), and the highest paying industries were Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($97,842), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($97,724), and Utilities ($75,385).

    Employment

    Occupations

    25.9k
    2024 Value
    ± 1,176
    −0.466%
    1 Year decline
    ± 6.45%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Marion County, WV declined at a rate of −0.466%, from 26k employees to 25.9k employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Marion County, WV, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (3,291 people), Management Occupations (2,403 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (2,148 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Marion County, WV.

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    Unemployment Insurance Claims

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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    25.9k
    2024 Value
    ± 1,176
    −0.466%
    1 Year decline
    ± 6.45%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Marion County, WV declined at a rate of −0.466%, from 26k employees to 25.9k employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Marion County, WV, are Health Care & Social Assistance (5,010 people), Retail Trade (2,695 people), and Educational Services (2,619 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Marion County, WV, though some of these residents may live in Marion County, WV and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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    Median Earnings by Industry

    $54,005
    Median earning men ± $3,081
    $34,919
    Median earning women ± $1,688

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($97,827), Public Administration ($73,892), and Information ($73,750).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($71,250), Manufacturing ($68,092), and Public Administration ($61,364).

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    Employment by Industry Sector

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    0.583%
    Year-over-year growth
    Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

    As of February 2023, there are 690k people employed in West Virginia. This represents a 0.583% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

    Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 15%.

    The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in West Virginia.

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    Establishments by Size

    The industries with the most establishments
    1. 104
      Other Services (except Public Administration)
    2. 66
      Retail Trade
    3. 66
      Construction

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    Payroll by Industry Sector

    The industries with the highest total annual payroll
    1. $107k
      Health Care and Social Assistance
    2. $86.7k
      Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction
    3. $75.1k
      Retail Trade

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    Civics

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in West Virginia went to Donald J. Trump with 70% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (28.1%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.17%).

    Shelley Moore Capito and Jim Justice are the senators currently representing the state of West Virginia. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

    West Virginia is currently represented by 2 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

    Presidential Elections

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    2024 Election Results
    1. Donald J. Trump (70%)
      Republican Party
    2. Kamala Harris (28.1%)
      Democratic Party
    3. Robert Kennedy (1.17%)
      Independent Party

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in West Virginia went to Donald J. Trump with 70% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (28.1%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.17%).

    The following chart shows the popular vote results in West Virginia for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

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    Senator Elections

    US Senators from West Virginia

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    Shelley Moore Capito
    Senator from West Virginia2
    Assumed office on January 3, 2015
    Jim Justice
    Senator from West Virginia1
    Assumed office on January 14, 2025
    Inauguration delayed in order to finish his term as Governor of West Virginia.

    Shelley Moore Capito and Jim Justice are the senators currently representing West Virginia.

    In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

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    Education

    In 2024, universities in Marion County, WV awarded 1,893 degrees. The student population of Marion County, WV in 2024 is skewed towards women, with 2,096 male students and 3,147 female students.

    Most students graduating from Universities in Marion County, WV are White (1,507 and 80.1%), Black or African American (133 and 7.07%), Two or More Races (120 and 6.38%), and Unknown (42 and 2.23%).

    The largest universities in Marion County, WV by number of degrees awarded are Pierpont Community and Technical College (976 and 51.6%) and Fairmont State University (917 and 48.4%).

    The most popular majors in Marion County, WV are General Studies (474 and 25%), Registered Nursing (197 and 10.4%), and Other Engineering Technologies & Engineering-Related Fields (184 and 9.72%).

    The median tuition cost for a public four year colleges is $6,746 for in-state students and $16,750 for out-of-state students.

    Admissions & Enrollments

    Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

    University
    Measure

    In 2024 in Marion County, WV, the percentage of applicants admitted was 98.6%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 33.8%. The number of students enrolled in 2024 was 5,243 (40% men and 60% women).

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    Enrollments by Gender and Races

    Universities

    In 2024 there were 5,243 students enrolled in Marion County, WV, 40% men and 60% women.

    By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 4,562 records, of which 61.7% were women and 38.3% men.

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    Completions

    Concentrations

    Most Common
    1. General Studies
      436 degrees awarded
    2. Registered Nursing
      146 degrees awarded
    3. Computer Systems Networking & Telecommunications
      32 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Marion County, WV was General Studies with 436 degrees awarded.

    This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Marion County, WV according to their major.

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    Universities

    Gender
    Race
    Largest Universities by degrees awarded
    1. Pierpont Community and Technical College
      976 degrees awarded
    2. Fairmont State University
      917 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Pierpont Community and Technical College with 976 degrees awarded.

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    Student Diversity

    University

    In 2024, 929 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Marion County, WV, which is 0.964 times less than the 964 female students who received degrees in the same year.

    In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 1,507 degrees mean that there were 11.3 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 133 degrees awarded.

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    Awarded Degrees over Time

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    Tuition

    Average Net Price by Sector

    Universities

    Public, 4-year or above ($6,746) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2024.

    Public, 4-year or above ($1,962) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2024.

    Public, 2-year ($1,000) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in Marion County, WV was $166,700 in 2024, which is 0.501 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $164,300 to $166,700, a 1.46% increase. The homeownership rate in Marion County, WV is 76.7%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in Marion County, WV have an average commute time of 25.7 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Marion County, WV is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

    In 2025, 10.5% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Marion County, WV. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 1.6%.

    Housing

    Property

    $166,700
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$5,353
    $17,897
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$880

    The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Marion County, WV the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

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    Rent vs Own

    76.7%
    Homeownership
    2024
    64%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 76.7% of the housing units in Marion County, WV were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 75.8%.

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    Equity

    Household Income

    Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
    $67,370
    Median Household Income
    ± $4,114
    23.3k
    Number of Households
    ± 1,052

    In 2024, the median household income of the 23.3k households in Marion County, WV declined from $67,370 from the previous year's value of $67,537.

    The following chart displays the households in Marion County, WV distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

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    Wage Distribution

    The closest comparable wage GINI for Marion County, WV is from West Virginia.
    0.443
    2024 Wage GINI in West Virginia
    0.443
    2023 Wage GINI in West Virginia

    In 2024, the income inequality in West Virginia was 0.443 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.0426% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for West Virginia was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in West Virginia in comparison to the national average.

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    Transportation

    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2024
    1. Drove Alone (74.6%)
    2. Worked At Home (11%)
    3. Carpooled (10.1%)

    In 2024, 74.6% of workers in Marion County, WV drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (11%) and those who carpooled to work (10.1%).

    The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

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    Commute Time

    25.7 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in Marion County, WV have a shorter commute time (25.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 2.65% of the workforce in Marion County, WV have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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    Car Ownership

    2 cars
    Average Number

    The following chart displays the households in Marion County, WV distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Marion County, WV have 2 cars.

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    Poverty

    Severe Housing Problems

    In 2025, 10.5% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Marion County, WV. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 1.6%.

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    Poverty & Diversity

    13.6% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Marion County, WV (7.4k out of 54.5k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 55 - 64, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Males 25 - 34.

    The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Marion County, WV is White, followed by Two Or More and Black.

    The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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    Children in Poverty

    In 2025, 20% of the children was living in poverty in Marion County, WV. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 5.1%.

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    Security

    Crimes & Accidents

    Indicator

    In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 296 in Marion County, WV. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator grew 91.4% per 100,000 population.

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