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Marvin, NC
Village in Union County, North Carolina.
Population
6,692
Land area
6sq mi
People per sq mi
1,114
ZIP codes
0
Marvin and its ZIP codes
Marvin at a glance
- Marvin is about 5 times as dense as North Carolina as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 138th among 772 cities and towns in North Carolina.
- The median household income is more than $250,000, the highest bracket the Census Bureau reports.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $906,000 (about 3.1 times the North Carolina figure).
Local data for Marvin, NC
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Marvin, NC, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$250,000+
Poverty rate
7.6%
Median home value
$906,000
Homeownership
99.5%
Bachelor's or higher
79.9%
Median age
41.0
Average commute
29.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Indian Americans (970), German Americans (718), Italian Americans (496).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Union County. PPP loans are for Marvin.
Unemployment rate
3.4%
Aug 2026, -0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$65,474
78,177 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$76,528
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.26B
FY 2026, $5,275 per person
How people get to work
Marvin, NC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone51.4%
- Carpooled3.5%
- Public transit0.6%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.0%
- Worked from home42.5%
Average one-way commute: 29.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Marvin, NC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
538
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
354
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 32°F
37.9 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Marvin, NC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
28.8%
U.S. 33.3% -4.5 pts
Diabetes
8.6%
U.S. 12.1% -3.5 pts
Smoking
7.9%
U.S. 12.8% -4.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
4.8%
U.S. 11.1% -6.3 pts
Cities near Marvin
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| WeddingtonTown | 4.9 mi | 17.5 |
| WaxhawTown | 6 mi | 12.2 |
| PinevilleTown | 7 mi | 6.6 |
| Fort Mill, SCTown | 7.2 mi | 19.6 |
| Wesley ChapelVillage | 8.2 mi | 9.7 |
| Mineral SpringsTown | 8.3 mi | 8.2 |
| Baxter Village, SCCensus-designated place | 9.1 mi | 1.4 |
| Riverview, SCCensus-designated place | 9.5 mi | 1.2 |
| JAARSCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 0.9 |
| Lesslie, SCCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 6.1 |
| Van Wyck, SCTown | 11 mi | 10.4 |
| Indian TrailTown | 11 mi | 22.8 |
| MatthewsTown | 11 mi | 17.1 |
| Catawba, SCCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 10 |
| Tega Cay, SCCity | 12 mi | 4.6 |
| StallingsTown | 12 mi | 8.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Marvin, NC in?
- Marvin is in Union County, North Carolina.
- What is the population of Marvin, NC?
- About 6,692 people live in Marvin, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Marvin?
- Nearby places include Weddington (4.9 mi), Waxhaw (6 mi), Pineville (7 mi), Fort Mill, SC (7.2 mi), Wesley Chapel (8.2 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023