Marion County Demographics
A map of Marion County's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 50,223 | 89.4% |
Multiracial | 2,729 | 4.9% |
Black | 1,844 | 3.3% |
Hispanic | 875 | 1.6% |
Native American/Other | 278 | 0.5% |
Asian | 256 | 0.5% |
Marion County, West Virginia had a population of 56,205 in 2020. It was 89.4% White, 3.3% Black, 0.5% Asian, 1.6% Hispanic, 0.5% Native American/Other, and 4.9% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Marion County, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Marion County is the 11th most populous county of the 55 counties in West Virginia.
Marion County's White Population
50,223 residents of Marion County identify as White, or 89.4%. This makes the White share of the population of Marion County roughly similar to the White share of the population of West Virginia (89.1% White). Of the 55 counties in West Virginia, Marion County is ranked #43 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Marion County is more White than neighboring Monongalia County (84.1% White). Marion County is less White than neighboring Taylor County (93.6% White), Harrison County (90.8% White), Greene County (91.5% White), and Wetzel County (94.9% White).
Marion County's Black Population
1,844 residents of Marion County identify as Black, or 3.3%. This makes the Black share of the population of Marion County roughly similar to the Black share of the population of West Virginia (3.6% Black). Of the 55 counties in West Virginia, Marion County is ranked #14 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Marion County is more Black than neighboring Taylor County (0.7% Black), Harrison County (1.7% Black), Greene County (3% Black), and Wetzel County (0.2% Black). Marion County is less Black than neighboring Monongalia County (3.8% Black).
Marion County's Asian Population
256 residents of Marion County identify as Asian, or 0.5%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Marion County roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of West Virginia (0.8% Asian). Of the 55 counties in West Virginia, Marion County is ranked #14 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Marion County is more Asian than neighboring Taylor County (0.2% Asian), Greene County (0.3% Asian), and Wetzel County (0.3% Asian). Marion County is less Asian than neighboring Monongalia County (3.5% Asian), and Harrison County (0.7% Asian).
Marion County's Hispanic Population
875 residents of Marion County identify as Hispanic, or 1.6%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Marion County roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of West Virginia (1.9% Hispanic). Of the 55 counties in West Virginia, Marion County is ranked #12 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Marion County is more Hispanic than neighboring Taylor County (1.1% Hispanic), Greene County (1.4% Hispanic), and Wetzel County (1% Hispanic). Marion County is less Hispanic than neighboring Monongalia County (3.1% Hispanic), and Harrison County (2.1% Hispanic).
Marion County's Native American/Other Population
278 residents of Marion County identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.5%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Marion County roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of West Virginia (0.5% Native American/Other). Of the 55 counties in West Virginia, Marion County is ranked #11 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Marion County is more Native American/Other than neighboring Taylor County (0.2% Native American/Other), Greene County (0.4% Native American/Other), and Wetzel County (0.2% Native American/Other). Marion County is less Native American/Other than neighboring Monongalia County (0.6% Native American/Other).
Marion County's Multiracial Population
2,729 residents of Marion County identify as Multiracial, or 4.9%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Marion County roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of West Virginia (4% Multiracial). Of the 55 counties in West Virginia, Marion County is ranked #4 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Marion County is more Multiracial than neighboring Taylor County (4.2% Multiracial), Harrison County (4.2% Multiracial), Greene County (3.4% Multiracial), and Wetzel County (3.3% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.