Marvin, NC Demographics

A map of Marvin's Population by Race

Marvin, North Carolina has an estimated population of 6,692, an increase from the 6,358 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 64.8% White, 19.1% Asian, 7.2% Black, 5.0% Hispanic, 3.6% Multiracial, and 0.2% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Marvin, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Marvin has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than North Carolina overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Marvin, that probability was 46.9% in 2020 and 53.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Marvin is ranked the 138th most populous place in North Carolina, out of 776 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). Marvin was ranked the 137th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Marvin's White Population

4,339 residents of Marvin, or 64.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Marvin is slightly higher than in North Carolina overall, where 60% of the population is White. Marvin ranks 394th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Marvin's White population has declined by an estimated 3.6%. White residents' share of Marvin's population has decreased from 70.8% to 64.8%.

Marvin is more White than neighboring Pineville (42.2% White). Marvin is less White than neighboring Weddington (75.5% White), Waxhaw (67.5% White), Wesley Chapel (73.7% White), and Mineral Springs (89.5% White).

Marvin's Black Population

484 residents of Marvin, or 7.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Marvin is considerably lower than in North Carolina overall, where 20% of the population is Black. Marvin ranks 509th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Marvin's Black population has grown by an estimated 47.1%. Black residents' share of Marvin's population has increased from 5.2% to 7.2%.

Marvin is more Black than neighboring Weddington (3.2% Black), and Mineral Springs (5.3% Black). Marvin is less Black than neighboring Waxhaw (8.1% Black), Wesley Chapel (7.6% Black), and Pineville (16.5% Black).

Marvin's Asian Population

1,280 residents of Marvin, or 19.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Marvin is significantly higher than in North Carolina overall, where 3.3% of the population is Asian. Marvin ranks 4th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Marvin's Asian population has grown by an estimated 32.9%. Asian residents' share of Marvin's population has increased from 15.1% to 19.1%.

Marvin is more Asian than neighboring Weddington (8.8% Asian), Waxhaw (7.4% Asian), Wesley Chapel (4.5% Asian), Mineral Springs (0.2% Asian), and Pineville (4.5% Asian).

Marvin's Hispanic Population

336 residents of Marvin, or 5.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Marvin is lower than in North Carolina overall, where 11.3% of the population is Hispanic. Marvin ranks 455th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Marvin's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 7.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Marvin's population has remained roughly unchanged at 5.0%.

Marvin is more Hispanic than neighboring Mineral Springs (1.6% Hispanic). Marvin is less Hispanic than neighboring Weddington (7.2% Hispanic), Waxhaw (11.8% Hispanic), Wesley Chapel (10.5% Hispanic), and Pineville (27.6% Hispanic).

Marvin's Native American/Other Population

11 residents of Marvin, or 0.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Marvin is comparable to the share in North Carolina overall, where 1.4% of the population is Native American/Other. Marvin ranks 558th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Marvin's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 66.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of Marvin's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.2%.

Marvin is more Native American/Other than neighboring Weddington (0% Native American/Other), and Mineral Springs (0% Native American/Other). Marvin is less Native American/Other than neighboring Waxhaw (0.5% Native American/Other), Wesley Chapel (1.2% Native American/Other), and Pineville (1.2% Native American/Other).

Marvin's Multiracial Population

242 residents of Marvin, or 3.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Marvin is comparable to the share in North Carolina overall, where 4.1% of the population is Multiracial. Marvin ranks 465th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Marvin's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 11.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Marvin's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.6%.

Marvin is more Multiracial than neighboring Wesley Chapel (2.5% Multiracial), and Mineral Springs (3.3% Multiracial). Marvin is less Multiracial than neighboring Weddington (5.3% Multiracial), Waxhaw (4.7% Multiracial), and Pineville (8.1% 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.