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Marmet, WV
City in Kanawha County, West Virginia.
Population
1,524
Land area
1.3sq mi
People per sq mi
1,197
ZIP codes
0
Marmet and its ZIP codes
Marmet at a glance
- Marmet is about 16 times as dense as West Virginia as a whole.
- The median household income is $52,115, 13% below the West Virginia median of $59,608.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $95,100 (42% below West Virginia) and median rent is $854 a month.
Local data for Marmet, WV
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Marmet, WV, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$52,115
Poverty rate
13.6%
Median home value
$95,100
Median rent
$854/mo
Homeownership
67.5%
Bachelor's or higher
19.2%
Median age
55.8
Average commute
21.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (117), Irish Americans (111), French Americans (69).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Kanawha County. PPP loans are for Marmet.
Unemployment rate
3.4%
Sep 2026, -0.8 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$64,239
95,946 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$63,654
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$2B
FY 2026, $11,279 per person
How people get to work
Marmet, WV, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone65.1%
- Carpooled13.8%
- Public transit10.5%
- Walked3.1%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.5%
- Worked from home5.0%
Average one-way commute: 21.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Marmet, WV, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
1,149
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
1,159
1.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
86° / 23°F
48.2 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Marmet, WV, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
42.6%
U.S. 33.3% +9.3 pts
Diabetes
18.5%
U.S. 12.1% +6.4 pts
Smoking
24.0%
U.S. 12.8% +11.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.9%
U.S. 11.1% -1.2 pts
Cities near Marmet
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Dupont CityCensus-designated place | 1.2 mi | 0.2 |
| BelleTown | 1.9 mi | 0.7 |
| RandCensus-designated place | 2.4 mi | 0.5 |
| ChesapeakeTown | 2.5 mi | 0.5 |
| MaldenCensus-designated place | 3.6 mi | 0.1 |
| Coal ForkCensus-designated place | 5.1 mi | 5.1 |
| ChelyanCensus-designated place | 5.8 mi | 0.4 |
| ShrewsburyCensus-designated place | 6.4 mi | 0.3 |
| East BankTown | 7.3 mi | 0.5 |
| CharlestonCity | 7.4 mi | 31.4 |
| Cedar GroveTown | 7.9 mi | 0.7 |
| ComfortCensus-designated place | 8.3 mi | 1 |
| GlasgowTown | 8.5 mi | 0.5 |
| RacineCensus-designated place | 8.6 mi | 0.5 |
| South CharlestonCity | 9.5 mi | 9.8 |
| HansfordCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 0.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Marmet, WV in?
- Marmet is in Kanawha County, West Virginia.
- What is the population of Marmet, WV?
- About 1,524 people live in Marmet, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Marmet?
- Nearby places include Dupont City (1.2 mi), Belle (1.9 mi), Rand (2.4 mi), Chesapeake (2.5 mi), Malden (3.6 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023