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West Marion

County:
McDowell County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
1.484

West Marion is a CDP located in McDowell County, North Carolina. West Marion has a 2026 population of 942. West Marion is currently declining at a rate of -2.59% annually and its population has decreased by 0% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 0 in 2020.

The median household income in West Marion is $36,715 with a poverty rate of 15.1%. The median age in West Marion is 35.8 years: 32.4 years for males, and 49.7 years for females. For every 100 females there are 94.5 males.

942
Total Population
635
Density (mi²)
-25 -2.59%
Growth

West Marion Population

West Marion Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
2026942-25-2.59%
2025967-26-2.62%

Median Age

Overall: 35.8 years
Female: 49.7 years
Male: 32.4 years

West Marion Adults

There are 809 adults, (250 of whom are seniors) in West Marion.

Sex Ratio

Female: 548 (51.4%)
Male: 518 (48.6%)

Demographics

The racial composition of West Marion includes 86.49% White, 12.85% other race, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, Two or more races and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White92286.49%
Other race13712.85%
Black or African American60.56%
Two or more races10.09%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Other race13712.85%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White92286.49%
Black or African American60.56%
Two or more races10.09%

West Marion Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

West Marion 's average per capita income is $40,563. Household income levels show a median of $36,715. The poverty rate stands at 15.1%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$49,219-
Families$46,810$55,849
Households$36,715$43,454
Non Families$24,583$28,726

$40,563

Average Income

$36,715

Median Household Income

15.1%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)