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Marble, NC
Census-designated place in Cherokee County, North Carolina.
Population
472
Land area
1.1sq mi
People per sq mi
433
ZIP codes
0
Marble and its ZIP codes
Marble at a glance
- Marble is 96% denser than North Carolina as a whole.
Local data for Marble, NC
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Cherokee County. PPP loans are for Marble.
Unemployment rate
3.6%
Aug 2026, -0.8 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$47,296
7,869 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$45,135
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$326M
FY 2026, $11,335 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Marble, NC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
280
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
138
0.8% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
86° / 27°F
Health statistics
Share of adults in Marble, NC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
33.9%
U.S. 33.3% +0.6 pts
Diabetes
13.0%
U.S. 12.1% +0.9 pts
Smoking
15.4%
U.S. 12.8% +2.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.3%
U.S. 11.1% -1.8 pts
Cities near Marble
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| AndrewsTown | 5.9 mi | 1.6 |
| MurphyTown | 8.4 mi | 2.6 |
| HayesvilleTown | 11 mi | 0.6 |
| RobbinsvilleTown | 12 mi | 0.7 |
| Lake SanteetlahTown | 13 mi | 0.2 |
| Young Harris, GACity | 17 mi | 0.9 |
| Hiawassee, GACity | 19 mi | 1.6 |
| Fontana DamTown | 19 mi | 0.6 |
| Blairsville, GACity | 21 mi | 1.2 |
| Coker Creek, TNCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 1.9 |
| Farner, TNCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 1.5 |
| Tate City, GACensus-designated place | 25 mi | 1 |
| Tellico Plains, TNTown | 25 mi | 2 |
| Mineral Bluff, GACensus-designated place | 27 mi | 1.4 |
| Morganton, GACity | 28 mi | 0.8 |
| Ducktown, TNCity | 28 mi | 2.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Marble, NC in?
- Marble is in Cherokee County, North Carolina.
- What is the population of Marble, NC?
- About 472 people live in Marble, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Marble?
- Nearby places include Andrews (5.9 mi), Murphy (8.4 mi), Hayesville (11 mi), Robbinsville (12 mi), Lake Santeetlah (13 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023