West Marion, NC Demographics
A map of West Marion's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 1,027 | 83.8% |
Hispanic | 97 | 7.9% |
Black | 47 | 3.8% |
Multiracial | 42 | 3.4% |
Asian | 7 | 0.6% |
Native American/Other | 6 | 0.5% |
West Marion, North Carolina had a population of 1,226 in 2020. It was 83.8% White, 3.8% Black, 0.6% Asian, 7.9% Hispanic, 0.5% Native American/Other, and 3.4% Multiracial. This map presents the population of West Marion, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 776 places in North Carolina, West Marion is the 410th most populous. 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's White Population
1,027 residents of West Marion identify as White, or 83.8%. This makes the White share of the population of West Marion considerably larger than the White share of the population of North Carolina (60.5% White). Of the 776 places in North Carolina, West Marion is ranked #202 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
West Marion is more White than neighboring Marion (67.5% White), Old Fort (79% White), and Glen Alpine (82.3% White). West Marion is less White than neighboring Glenwood (94% White), and Nebo (90.3% White).
West Marion's Black Population
47 residents of West Marion identify as Black, or 3.8%. This makes the Black share of the population of West Marion less than the Black share of the population of North Carolina (20.2% Black). Of the 776 places in North Carolina, West Marion is ranked #554 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
West Marion is more Black than neighboring Glenwood (1.6% Black), and Nebo (2.1% Black). West Marion is less Black than neighboring Marion (12% Black), Old Fort (13.3% Black), and Glen Alpine (4% Black).
West Marion's Asian Population
7 residents of West Marion identify as Asian, or 0.6%. This makes the Asian share of the population of West Marion roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of North Carolina (3.3% Asian). Of the 776 places in North Carolina, West Marion is ranked #382 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
West Marion is more Asian than neighboring Glenwood (0.2% Asian), and Old Fort (0.2% Asian). West Marion is less Asian than neighboring Marion (1.2% Asian), Nebo (1.1% Asian), and Glen Alpine (4.7% Asian).
West Marion's Hispanic Population
97 residents of West Marion identify as Hispanic, or 7.9%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of West Marion roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of North Carolina (10.7% Hispanic). Of the 776 places in North Carolina, West Marion is ranked #280 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
West Marion is more Hispanic than neighboring Glenwood (0.8% Hispanic), Nebo (2.8% Hispanic), Old Fort (4.2% Hispanic), and Glen Alpine (4.6% Hispanic). West Marion is less Hispanic than neighboring Marion (15.4% Hispanic).
West Marion's Native American/Other Population
6 residents of West Marion 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 West Marion roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of North Carolina (1.5% Native American/Other). Of the 776 places in North Carolina, West Marion is ranked #534 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
West Marion is more Native American/Other than neighboring Old Fort (0% Native American/Other). West Marion is less Native American/Other than neighboring Marion (0.8% Native American/Other), Glenwood (0.8% Native American/Other), Nebo (0.6% Native American/Other), and Glen Alpine (1% Native American/Other).
West Marion's Multiracial Population
42 residents of West Marion identify as Multiracial, or 3.4%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of West Marion roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of North Carolina (3.9% Multiracial). Of the 776 places in North Carolina, West Marion is ranked #448 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
West Marion is more Multiracial than neighboring Marion (3.1% Multiracial), Glenwood (2.6% Multiracial), Nebo (3.2% Multiracial), Old Fort (3.2% Multiracial), and Glen Alpine (3.3% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.