Marlinton, WV Demographics

A map of Marlinton's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	1,078	931	89.8%	93.3%
Hispanic	97	24	8.1%	2.4%
Black	13	4	1.1%	0.4%
Asian	7	1	0.6%	0.1%
Multiracial	6	26	0.5%	2.6%
Native American/Other	0	12	0.0%	1.2%

Marlinton, West Virginia has an estimated population of 1,201, a large increase from the 998 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 89.8% White, 8.1% Hispanic, 1.1% Black, 0.6% Asian, 0.5% Multiracial, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Marlinton, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Marlinton has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is slightly less diverse than West Virginia overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Marlinton, that probability was 12.8% in 2020 and 18.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Marlinton is ranked the 130th most populous place in West Virginia, out of 439 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Marlinton was ranked the 147th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Marlinton's White Population

1,078 residents of Marlinton, or 89.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Marlinton is comparable to the share in West Virginia overall, where 89.7% of the population is White. Marlinton ranks 220th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 439 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Marlinton's White population has grown by an estimated 15.8%. White residents' share of Marlinton's population has decreased from 93.3% to 89.8%.

Marlinton is more White than neighboring Cass (0% White), and Green Bank (70.2% White). Marlinton is less White than neighboring Huntersville (96.8% White), Hillsboro (99% White), and Valley Head (94.4% White).

Marlinton's Black Population

13 residents of Marlinton, or 1.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Marlinton is comparable to the share in West Virginia overall, where 3.1% of the population is Black. Marlinton ranks 267th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 439 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Marlinton's Black population has grown by an estimated 225.0%. Black residents' share of Marlinton's population has increased from 0.4% to 1.1%.

Marlinton is more Black than neighboring Huntersville (0% Black), Hillsboro (0% Black), Cass (0% Black), Green Bank (0% Black), and Valley Head (0% Black).

Marlinton's Asian Population

7 residents of Marlinton, or 0.6% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Marlinton is comparable to the share in West Virginia overall, where 0.8% of the population is Asian. Marlinton ranks 233rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 439 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Marlinton's Asian population has grown by an estimated 600.0%. Asian residents' share of Marlinton's population has increased from 0.1% to 0.6%.

Marlinton is more Asian than neighboring Hillsboro (0% Asian), Cass (0% Asian), Green Bank (0% Asian), and Valley Head (0% Asian). Marlinton is less Asian than neighboring Huntersville (3.2% Asian).

Marlinton's Hispanic Population

97 residents of Marlinton, or 8.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Marlinton is higher than in West Virginia overall, where 2.1% of the population is Hispanic. Marlinton ranks 61st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 439 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Marlinton's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 304.2%. Hispanic residents' share of Marlinton's population has increased from 2.4% to 8.1%.

Marlinton is more Hispanic than neighboring Huntersville (0% Hispanic), Hillsboro (0% Hispanic), Cass (0% Hispanic), Green Bank (0% Hispanic), and Valley Head (0% Hispanic).

Marlinton's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Marlinton, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Marlinton is comparable to the share in West Virginia overall, where 0.4% of the population is Native American/Other. Marlinton ranks 29th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 439 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Marlinton's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Marlinton's population has decreased from 1.2% to 0.0%.

Marlinton is less Native American/Other than neighboring Green Bank (29.8% Native American/Other).

Marlinton's Multiracial Population

6 residents of Marlinton, or 0.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Marlinton is slightly lower than in West Virginia overall, where 3.9% of the population is Multiracial. Marlinton ranks 323rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 439 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Marlinton's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 76.9%. Multiracial residents' share of Marlinton's population has decreased from 2.6% to 0.5%.

Marlinton is more Multiracial than neighboring Huntersville (0% Multiracial), Cass (0% Multiracial), and Green Bank (0% Multiracial). Marlinton is less Multiracial than neighboring Hillsboro (1% Multiracial), and Valley Head (5.6% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.