Demographics & People — Marlinton, West Virginia
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 1,050 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~1,600 |
| Median Age | 42.5 |
| Total Households | 399 |
| Family Households | 187 |
| Average Household Size | 2.44 |
| Diversity Index | 0.0961 (relatively homogeneous) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 992 |
| Black or African American | 17 |
| Asian | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 27 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| Unclassified or not reported | 368 |
| American | 245 |
| Other groups | 194 |
| German | 124 |
| European | 111 |
| Irish | 102 |
| English | 65 |
| Dutch | 57 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 50 |
| Italian | 34 |
Language
| English Only | 1,007 |
| Spanish | 9 |
| Population 5+ | 1,024 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 99 |
| Population 18+ | 905 |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Marlinton, West Virginia.