West Marion, NC Demographics

A map of West Marion's Population by Race

West Marion, North Carolina has an estimated population of 1,066, a large decrease from the 1,226 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 86.5% White, 12.9% Hispanic, 0.6% Black, 0.1% Multiracial, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of West Marion, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

West Marion has become considerably less 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 West Marion, that probability was 28.9% in 2020 and 23.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

West Marion is ranked the 445th 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). West Marion was ranked the 410th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

West Marion's White Population

922 residents of West Marion, or 86.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in West Marion is significantly higher than in North Carolina overall, where 60% of the population is White. West Marion ranks 202nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Marion's White population has declined by an estimated 10.2%. White residents' share of West Marion's population has increased from 83.8% to 86.5%.

West Marion is more White than neighboring Marion (61.1% White), Glenwood (43.8% White), Old Fort (85% White), and Glen Alpine (82.7% White). West Marion is less White than neighboring Nebo (94.2% White).

West Marion's Black Population

6 residents of West Marion, or 0.6% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in West Marion is significantly lower than in North Carolina overall, where 20% of the population is Black. West Marion ranks 554th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Marion's Black population has declined by an estimated 87.2%. Black residents' share of West Marion's population has decreased from 3.8% to 0.6%.

West Marion is less Black than neighboring Marion (11.2% Black), Glenwood (56.2% Black), Nebo (0.8% Black), Old Fort (4.9% Black), and Glen Alpine (2.5% Black).

West Marion's Asian Population

0 residents of West Marion, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in West Marion is slightly lower than in North Carolina overall, where 3.3% of the population is Asian. West Marion ranks 409th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Marion's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of West Marion's population has decreased from 0.6% to 0.0%.

West Marion is less Asian than neighboring Marion (4.6% Asian), Nebo (2% Asian), and Glen Alpine (4.8% Asian).

West Marion's Hispanic Population

137 residents of West Marion, or 12.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in West Marion is comparable to the share in North Carolina overall, where 11.3% of the population is Hispanic. West Marion ranks 285th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Marion's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 41.2%. Hispanic residents' share of West Marion's population has increased from 7.9% to 12.9%.

West Marion is more Hispanic than neighboring Glenwood (0% Hispanic), Nebo (0.5% Hispanic), Old Fort (3.1% Hispanic), and Glen Alpine (5.8% Hispanic). West Marion is less Hispanic than neighboring Marion (19.8% Hispanic).

West Marion's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of West Marion, 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 West Marion is comparable to the share in North Carolina overall, where 1.4% of the population is Native American/Other. West Marion ranks 582nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Marion's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of West Marion's population has decreased from 0.5% to 0.0%.

West Marion is less Native American/Other than neighboring Marion (1.1% Native American/Other), Old Fort (2% Native American/Other), and Glen Alpine (0.1% Native American/Other).

West Marion's Multiracial Population

1 residents of West Marion, or 0.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in West Marion is slightly lower than in North Carolina overall, where 4.1% of the population is Multiracial. West Marion ranks 457th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Marion's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 97.6%. Multiracial residents' share of West Marion's population has decreased from 3.4% to 0.1%.

West Marion is more Multiracial than neighboring Glenwood (0% Multiracial). West Marion is less Multiracial than neighboring Marion (2.2% Multiracial), Nebo (2.6% Multiracial), Old Fort (5% Multiracial), and Glen Alpine (4.1% 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.