Marion County, WV

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2021 Population

56,256

0.0409% 1-year growth

US Senator

Joe Manchin

Democratic Party

US Senator

Shelley Moore Capito

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

40.4

1.46% 1-year decrease

2021 Poverty Rate

14.6%

6.07% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$55,094

4.23% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$125,300

2.12% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

25,417

0.0669% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Marion County, WV had a population of 56.3k people with a median age of 40.4 and a median household income of $55,094. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Marion County, WV grew from 56,233 to 56,256, a 0.0409% increase and its median household income grew from $52,856 to $55,094, a 4.23% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Marion County, WV are White (Non-Hispanic) (92.2%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (3.05%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.37%), White (Hispanic) (0.864%), and Other (Non-Hispanic) (0.53%).

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.

99.6% of the residents in Marion County, WV are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Marion County, WV are Fairmont State University (920 degrees awarded in 2021) and Pierpont Community and Technical College (443492) (552 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Marion County, WV was $125,300, and the homeownership rate was 74.1%.

Most people in Marion County, WV drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 24.2 minutes. The average car ownership in Marion County, WV was 2 cars per household.

Marion County, WV borders Harrison County, WV, Monongalia County, WV, Taylor County, WV, and Wetzel County, WV.

United States West Virginia Fairmont, WV

Population & Diversity

Marion County, WV is home to a population of 56.3k people, from which 99.6% are citizens. As of 2021, 0.876% of Marion County, WV residents were born outside of the country (493 people).

In 2021, there were 30.2 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (51.9k people) in Marion County, WV than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.72k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 1.34k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

99.6%

2021 Citizenship

99.6%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 99.6% of Marion County, WV residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Marion County, WV was 99.6%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Marion County, WV compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Marion County, WV

White (Non-Hispanic)
51.9k ± 151
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
1.72k ± 163
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
1.34k ± 280

1.37%

Hispanic Population

770 people

1.37% of the people in Marion County, WV are hispanic (770 people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Marion County, WV as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for West Virginia.

Most Common Origin

India
2,200 ± 1,151 people
China
1,989 ± 1,094 people
Mexico
1,564 ± 971 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of West Virginia was India, the natal country of 2,200 West Virginia residents, followed by China with 1,989 and Mexico with 1,564.

Foreign-Born Population

0.876%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

493 people

1.18%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

665 people

As of 2021, 0.876% of Marion County, WV residents (493 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Marion County, WV was 1.18%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Marion County, WV compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
1,462 ± 207
Gulf War (1990s)
551 ± 165
Gulf War (2001-)
458 ± 142

Marion County, WV has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.65 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Marion County, WV employs 25.4k people. The largest industries in Marion County, WV are Health Care & Social Assistance (4,852 people), Retail Trade (3,128 people), and Educational Services (2,583 people), and the highest paying industries are Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($91,010), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($90,308), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($62,684).

Males in West Virginia have an average income that is 1.35 times higher than the average income of females, which is $46,027. The income inequality in West Virginia (measured using the Gini index) is 0.447, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

25.4k

2021 Value

± 1,114

0.0669%

1 Year growth

± 6.12%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Marion County, WV grew at a rate of 0.0669%, from 25.4k employees to 25.4k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Marion County, WV, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (3,202 people), Sales & Related Occupations (2,530 people), and Management Occupations (2,069 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Marion County, WV.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in West Virginia (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

25.4k

2021 Value

± 1,114

0.0669%

1 Year growth

± 6.12%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Marion County, WV grew at a rate of 0.0669%, from 25.4k employees to 25.4k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Marion County, WV, are Health Care & Social Assistance (4,852 people), Retail Trade (3,128 people), and Educational Services (2,583 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.

Median Earnings by Industry

$45,584

Median earning men ± $2,976

$30,049

Median earning women ± $2,267

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($90,462), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($63,333), and Information ($62,900).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($85,250), Public Administration ($53,529), and Construction ($50,542).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in West Virginia. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

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

493
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
254
Other Services, Except Public Administration
253
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$238k
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
$136k
Manufacturing
$114k
Professional, Scientific & Management, and Administrative & Waste Management Services

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from West Virginia to other states, or from other states to West Virginia.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

Coal-n.e.c.
$13.7B
Pharmaceuticals
$6.8B
Coal
$5.5B

In 2020, the top outbound West Virginia product (by dollars) was Coal-n.e.c. with $13.7B, followed by Pharmaceuticals ($6.8B) and Coal ($5.5B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound West Virginia products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$68.8B

2020 Value in West Virginia

$114B

Projected 2050 Value in West Virginia

66.4% growth

In 2020, total outbound West Virginia trade was $68.8B. This is expected to increase 66.4% to $114B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound West Virginia trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from West Virginia to other states, or from other states to West Virginia.

Most Common Trade Partners

Ohio
$11.9B
Pennsylvania
$6.59B
Virginia
$5.87B

In 2020, the top outbound West Virginia domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Ohio with $11.9B, followed by Pennsylvania with $6.59B and Virginia and $5.87B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that West Virginia shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Marion County, WV went to Donald J. Trump with 63.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (34.5%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.87%).

Joe Manchin and Shelley Moore Capito 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

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (63.2%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (34.5%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.87%)
Libertarian Party

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Marion County, WV for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from West Virginia

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Joe Manchin

Senator from West Virginia

Assumed office on November 15, 2010
Elected to the seat to succeed Carte Goodwin, who had been appointed to the seat following the death of Robert Byrd.

Shelley Moore Capito

Senator from West Virginia

Assumed office on January 3, 2015

Joe Manchin and Shelley Moore Capito 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.

The following chart shows elected senators in West Virginia over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from West Virginia

West Virginia is currently represented by 2 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for West Virginia have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Marion County, WV awarded 1,472 degrees. The student population of Marion County, WV in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 2,073 male students and 3,085 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Marion County, WV are White (1,309 and 90.7%), followed by Two or More Races (53 and 3.67%), Black or African American (44 and 3.05%), and Asian (15 and 1.04%).

The largest universities in Marion County, WV by number of degrees awarded are Fairmont State University (920 and 62.5%) and Pierpont Community and Technical College (443492) (552 and 37.5%).

The most popular majors in Marion County, WV are Registered Nursing (198 and 13.5%), Other Engineering Technologies & Engineering-Related Fields (113 and 7.68%), and General Business Administration & Management (103 and 7%).

The median tuition cost in Marion County, WV for a public four year colleges is $5,946 for in-state students and $14,992 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Marion County, WV, the percentage of applicants admitted was 98.8%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 37.5%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 5,158 (40.2% men and 59.8% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 5,158 students enrolled in Marion County, WV, 40.2% men and 59.8% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 4,647 records, of which 61.2% were women and 38.8% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Registered Nursing
65 degree-majors awarded
Criminal Justice - Safety Studies
64 degree-majors awarded
General Business Administration & Management
89 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Marion County, WV was Registered Nursing with 65 degrees awarded.

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

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Fairmont State University
920 degrees awarded
Pierpont Community and Technical College (443492)
552 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Fairmont State University with 920 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 632 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Marion County, WV, which is 0.752 times less than the 840 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 1,309 degrees mean that there were 24.7 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Two or More Races, with 53 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Public, 4-year or above ($5,946) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,946) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

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

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2021, 0.603% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.522% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (575k), Some college (293k), and Secondary Education (220k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Marion County, WV was $125,300 in 2021, which is 0.512 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $122,700 to $125,300, a 2.12% increase. The homeownership rate in Marion County, WV is 74.1%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Marion County, WV have an average commute time of 24.2 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.

Median household income in Marion County, WV is $55,094. In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Marion County, WV was Census Tract 213 with a value of $65,060, followed by Census Tract 203 and Census Tract 214, with respective values of $64,500 and $59,292.

In 2022, 10.8% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Marion County, WV. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 1.27%.

Housing

Property

$125,300

Median Property Value 2021

±$6,879

$17,239

Median Property Taxes

±$739

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 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Marion County, WV compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

74.1%

Homeownership

2021

64.3%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 74.1% of the housing units in Marion County, WV were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 74.4%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Marion County, WV compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 213
Census Tract 203
Census Tract 214

In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Marion County, WV was Census Tract 213 with a value of $65,060, followed by Census Tract 203 and Census Tract 214, with respective values of $64,500 and $59,292.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Marion County, WV colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$55,094

Median Household Income

± $2,250

23.3k

Number of Households

± 1,066

In 2021, the median household income of the 23.3k households in Marion County, WV grew to $55,094 from the previous year's value of $52,856.

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.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Marion County, WV is from West Virginia.

0.447

2021 Wage GINI in West Virginia

0.441

2020 Wage GINI in West Virginia

In 2021, the income inequality in West Virginia was 0.447 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.26% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for West Virginia was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in West Virginia in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in West Virginia across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (79.1%)
Carpooled (9.93%)
Worked At Home (6.07%)

In 2021, 79.1% of workers in Marion County, WV drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.93%) and those who worked at home (6.07%).

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.

Commute Time

24.2 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Marion County, WV have a shorter commute time (24.2 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 2% of the workforce in Marion County, WV have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Marion County, WV compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

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.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2022, 10.8% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Marion County, WV. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 1.27%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

14.6% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Marion County, WV (8.03k out of 55k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Males 18 - 24 and then Females 55 - 64.

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

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.

Children in Poverty

In 2022, 16.4% of the children was living in poverty in Marion County, WV. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 8.7%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

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.

The graph shows the trend in the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population.

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Health

93.2% of the population of Marion County, WV has health coverage, with 47.7% on employee plans, 19.6% on Medicaid, 13.7% on Medicare, 10.2% on non-group plans, and 1.92% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Marion County, WV see 1934 patients per year on average, which represents a 3.44% decrease from the previous year (2003 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1999 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 1119 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.3% were men and 50.7% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,934 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Marion County, WV

Primary care physicians in Marion County, WV see an average of 1,934 patients per year. This represents a 3.44% decrease from the previous year (2,003 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Marion County, WV in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 21.7% under 18 years, 21.9% between 18 and 34 years, 37.6% between 35 and 64 years, and 18.8% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.3% were men and 50.7% were women.

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

Uninsured People

6.85%

Uninsured

47.7%

Employer Coverage

19.6%

Medicaid

13.7%

Medicare

10.2%

Non-Group

1.92%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Marion County, WV grew by 15.5% from 5.93% to 6.85%.

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.

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2022, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 40 in Marion County, WV.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Marion County, WV.

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2022, 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 40.2% in Marion County, WV.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Marion County, WV.

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