Marion County, West Virginia
County
Overview
- County Name
- Marion County
- State
- West Virginia
- FIPS Code
- 54049
- State FIPS
- 54
- County FIPS
- 049
Geography
- Land Area
- 308.79 sq mi
- Water Area
- 2.73 sq mi
- Total Area
- 311.52 sq mi
- Latitude
- 39.505839
- Longitude
- -80.243402
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 55,610
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 44,542
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 54,769 | 98.5% |
| Hispanic | 842 | 1.5% |
| White | 51,525 | 92.7% |
| Black | 1,442 | 2.6% |
| Asian | 298 | 0.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 9 | 0.0% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 3 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 97 | 0.2% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 43,978 | 98.7% |
| Hispanic | 564 | 1.3% |
| White | 41,745 | 93.7% |
| Black | 1,607 | 3.6% |
| Asian | 247 | 0.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 357 | 0.8% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 48 | 0.1% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 55,909
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $69,334
- Poverty Rate
- 13.2%
- Population Below Poverty
- 7,395
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 51,194 | 91.6% |
| Black | 1,428 | 2.6% |
| Asian | 323 | 0.6% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 32,930
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 13,202 | 40.1% |
| Republican | 10,468 | 31.8% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 6,683 | 20.3% |
| Other | 127 | 0.4% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 15,548 | 47.2% |
| Female | 17,363 | 52.7% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 28,068 | 85.2% |
| Hispanic | 430 | 1.3% |
| Black | 599 | 1.8% |
| Asian | 162 | 0.5% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 15,565
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 47.3%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 13,461 | 48.0% |
| Hispanic | 176 | 40.9% |
| Black | 203 | 33.9% |
| Asian | 64 | 39.5% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 7,555 | 48.6% |
| Female | 8,005 | 46.1% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 12,106 (31.3%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 10,536 (27.3%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 26,276
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $169,003
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $961
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 74.6%
- Public Transit
- 0.5%
- Work From Home
- 10.9%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 31.3%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.