Marion County, West Virginia

Marion County: County in West Virginia, United States

About

Marion County is a county located in the U.S. state of West Virginia. As of the 2010 census, the population was 56,418 and a population density of 70 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 55,962 inhabitants. Its county seat is Fairmont. The county was created 182 years ago in 1842.

Marion County locator map
Location of Marion County on West Virginia map.

Quick Facts about Marion County

Population : 55,962 (2020)
Country : United States of America
State : West Virginia (United States)
Different from : Marion County, Marion County, Marion County, Marion County, Marion County, Marion County, Marion County, Marion County, Marion County, Marion County, Marion County, Marion County, Marion County, Marion County, Marion County, Marion County
Area : 807 km2
Water as percent of area : 0.9%
Land as percent of area : 99.1%
Named for : Francis Marion
Capital : Fairmont
Establishment : January 01, 1842
Time Zone : America/New_York
Local time : 09:10:20 (21st December 2024)
Density : 69 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth : -0.81% (2010-2020)
Marion County Courthouse Fairmont image
Marion County Courthouse Fairmont
Marion County Courthouse Fairmont image

Geography

Marion County is located at 39°30'36"N 80°14'36"W (39.5100000, -80.2434000). It has 4 neighbors: Harrison County, Monongalia County, Taylor County and Wetzel County.

Marion County map

The largest city of Marion County is Fairmont with a population of 18,370. Other cities include, Pleasant Valley population 3,141, Winfield population 2,410, Mannington population 2,010 and Barrackville population 1,270. See all Marion County cities & populated places.

Marion County Populated Places

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Marion County.

City Name Population Title
Fairmont 18,370 County seat of Marion County, West Virginia, United States
Pleasant Valley 3,141 City in Marion County, West Virginia, United States
Winfield 2,410 City in West Virginia, United States
Mannington 2,010 City in West Virginia, United States
Barrackville 1,270 City in Marion County, West Virginia, United States of America
Monongah 1,160 City in Marion County, West Virginia, United States of America
Rivesville 897 City in Marion County, West Virginia, United States of America
White Hall 666 City in Marion County, West Virginia, United States of America
Grant Town 590 Township in Marion County, Kansas
Fairview 403 Town in Marion County, West Virginia, United States
Farmington 363 Town in Marion County, West Virginia, United States
Keystone 213 City in McDowell County, West Virginia, United States of America
Worthington 148 Town in West Virginia, United States

Marion County has 4 neighbours.

Demographics

According to census records, the population of Marion County decreased by 0.81% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 56,418 - census
2011 56,692 0.48% estimation process
2012 56,760 0.12% estimation process
2013 56,723 -0.07% estimation process
2014 56,792 0.12% estimation process
2015 56,761 -0.05% estimation process
2016 56,504 -0.45% estimation process
2017 56,349 -0.28% estimation process
2018 56,091 -0.46% estimation process
2019 56,072 -0.03% estimation process
2020 55,962 -0.2% estimation process

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People born in Marion County (3)

People born in Marion County, including politicianpolitician Ephraim F. Morgan, Army officer Harrison C. Summers, politician Clem L. Shaver, .

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Other places with the same name (17)

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Wood County 82,938 County in West Virginia, United States
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