Marion County, West Virginia Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 11th-largest in West Virginia

The population of Marion County, West Virginia is 56,042 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 11th-largest county in West Virginia. The median household income is $67,537, the median home value is $164,300, and the median age is 40.4.

The population of Marion County has declined 1.6% since 2010 (56,566 → 55,649), a -0.12% annualized rate.

Marion County within West Virginia · Source: US Census TIGER/Line via us-atlas

56,042

Population

-0.12%

Annual growth

181

People / sq mi

$67,537

Median Income

$164,300

Median Home Value

Marion County covers 309 sq mi of land at 181.5 people per square mile.

About Marion County, WV

Marion County is a county in West Virginia with a population of 56,042. It ranks #11 among counties in West Virginia by population. The median age is 40.4, older than the national median. The population is 50.0% male and 50.0% female.

The median household income in Marion County is $67,537, below the US median of $74,580. 9.2% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $164,300, with monthly rent averaging $901. The homeownership rate of 75.8% is higher than the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Marion County reflects 25.8% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 9.3% of workers primarily work from home, below the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 24.8 minutes each way.

Marion County Population History (2010-2024)

The county of Marion County had a population of 56,566 in 2010 and 55,649 in 2024, a -1.6% growth over 14 years. The peak was 56,841 in 2014. Average annual growth rate: -0.12%.

55,649

Population (2024)

56,566

Population (2010)

56,841

Peak (2014)

-0.12%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	56,566	-	-	estimate
2011	56,715	+149	+0.26%	estimate
2012	56,791	+76	+0.13%	estimate
2013	56,762	-29	-0.05%	estimate
2014	56,841	+79	+0.14%	estimate
2015	56,815	-26	-0.05%	estimate
2016	56,557	-258	-0.45%	estimate
2017	56,430	-127	-0.22%	estimate
2018	56,132	-298	-0.53%	estimate
2019	56,077	-55	-0.10%	estimate
2020	56,234	+157	+0.28%	estimate
2021	56,056	-178	-0.32%	estimate
2022	55,799	-257	-0.46%	estimate
2023	55,805	+6	+0.01%	estimate
2024	55,649	-156	-0.28%	estimate

Race & Ethnicity

White	92.0%
Black or African American	2.6%
Asian	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	1.2%
Two or More Races	0.0%

Age & Sex

40.4

Median Age

50.0%

Female

50.0%

Male

19.8%

Age 65+

Age Distribution

Under 5

5.0%

5–9

5.7%

10–14

5.8%

15–19

6.5%

20–24

7.9%

25–34

12.6%

35–44

11.7%

45–54

12.3%

55–59

6.3%

60–64

6.4%

65–74

11.9%

75–84

5.8%

85+

2.1%

Children (under 15): 16.5% · Seniors (65+): 19.8%

Income & Poverty

Median household income	$67,537+$9,620 vs state
Mean household income	$80,748
Per-capita income	$33,719
Poverty rate	9.2%-2.7% vs state
Unemployment rate	3.1%
Employment-to-population	56.4%

Top Industries by Employment

Professional & business services

29.1%

Finance & real estate

8.7%

Retail trade

7.6%

Education & health care

7.3%

Public administration

7.1%

Manufacturing

6.4%

Construction

6.4%

Arts, entertainment & food

6.2%

The largest employment sector in Marion County is professional & business services, accounting for 29.1% of workers.

How residents commute

0.5%

Drive alone

2.8%

Carpool

75.7%

Public transit

9.3%

Work from home

24.8 min

Avg commute

Housing

$164,300+$8,700 vs state

Median home value

$901

Median rent

75.8%

Homeownership rate

26,283

Total housing units

87.4%

Occupied

12.6%

Vacant

24.2%

Renter-occupied

Social & access

93.6%

With health insurance

92.1%

With broadband internet

21.8%

Foreign-born

7.5%

Veterans (18+)

18.6%

With a disability

98.3%

Speak language other than English at home

Education

92.2%

High School+

25.8%

Bachelor's+

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Frequently Asked Questions

Marion County, West Virginia has a population of 56,042 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 11th-largest county in West Virginia. Population density is 181 people per square mile.

The population of Marion County has declined 1.6% since 2010 (56,566 → 55,649), a -0.12% annualized rate.

The median household income in Marion County, West Virginia is $67,537, with mean (average) household income of $80,748 and per-capita income of $33,719. 9.2% of residents live below the federal poverty level.

In Marion County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (92.0%), Black or African American (2.6%), Hispanic or Latino (1.2%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.

The median age in Marion County, West Virginia is 40.4 years. Residents are 50.0% female and 50.0% male.

The median home value in Marion County is $164,300 and median monthly rent is $901. 75.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 26,283 total housing units, 12.6% of which are vacant.

The largest employment sector in Marion County, West Virginia is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 29.1% of workers. The unemployment rate is 3.1%.

Charleston is among the largest cities associated with Marion County, West Virginia, with a population of 47,918.