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Marlinton, WV
Town in Pocahontas County, West Virginia.
Population
1,201
Land area
2.3sq mi
People per sq mi
511
ZIP codes
0
Marlinton and its ZIP codes
Marlinton at a glance
- Marlinton is about 6.9 times as dense as West Virginia as a whole.
- The median household income is $37,273, 37% below the West Virginia median of $59,608.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $93,900 (42% below West Virginia) and median rent is $722 a month.
Local data for Marlinton, WV
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Marlinton, WV, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$37,273
Poverty rate
34.9%
Median home value
$93,900
Median rent
$722/mo
Homeownership
60.0%
Bachelor's or higher
21.0%
Median age
42.5
Average commute
18.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (102), Mexican Americans (69), German Americans (65).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Pocahontas County. PPP loans are for Marlinton.
Unemployment rate
3.3%
Sep 2026, -1.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$42,197
2,999 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$55,868
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$77.1M
FY 2026, $9,792 per person
How people get to work
Marlinton, WV, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone56.9%
- Carpooled24.5%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked11.8%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.2%
- Worked from home5.6%
Average one-way commute: 18.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Marlinton, WV, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
315
Countywide, mostly winter weather
Flood insurance policies
118
2.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
78° / 16°F
44.9 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone5 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Marlinton, WV, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.7%
U.S. 33.3% +7.4 pts
Diabetes
18.9%
U.S. 12.1% +6.8 pts
Smoking
22.9%
U.S. 12.8% +10.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.3%
U.S. 11.1% -0.8 pts
Cities near Marlinton
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| HuntersvilleCensus-designated place | 5.1 mi | 1.1 |
| HillsboroTown | 9.3 mi | 0.5 |
| CassCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.7 |
| Green BankCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 3.3 |
| ArbovaleCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 0.6 |
| Warm Springs, VACensus-designated place | 21 mi | 1.5 |
| BergooCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 0.2 |
| Hot Springs, VACensus-designated place | 22 mi | 5.6 |
| Valley HeadCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 1 |
| ParcoalCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 0.2 |
| Falling SpringTown | 22 mi | 0.5 |
| RichwoodCity | 24 mi | 1.6 |
| Addison (Webster Springs)Town | 24 mi | 0.5 |
| DurbinTown | 26 mi | 0.6 |
| FrankCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 0.4 |
| FenwickCensus-designated place | 27 mi | 0.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Marlinton, WV in?
- Marlinton is in Pocahontas County, West Virginia.
- What is the population of Marlinton, WV?
- About 1,201 people live in Marlinton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Marlinton?
- Nearby places include Huntersville (5.1 mi), Hillsboro (9.3 mi), Cass (15 mi), Green Bank (19 mi), Arbovale (20 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023