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.
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 : | 23:50:01 (24th November 2024) |
Density : | 69 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
Population growth : | -0.81% (2010-2020) |
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 |
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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 |
- Official Website
Official website of Marion County
Marion County has 4 neighbours.
- Harrison County county in West Virginia, United States
- Monongalia County county in West Virginia, United States
- Taylor County county in West Virginia, United States
- Wetzel County county in West Virginia, United States
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 |
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, .
List
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- Marion County , Illinois county in Illinois, United States with a population of 37,045 people.
- Marion County , Iowa county in Iowa, United States with a population of 33,168 people.
- Marion County , South Carolina county in South Carolina, United States with a population of 30,158 people.
- Marion County , Alabama county in Alabama, United States with a population of 29,703 people.
- Marion County , Tennessee county in Tennessee, United States with a population of 28,924 people.
- Marion County , Missouri county in northeast Missouri, United States with a population of 28,423 people.
- Marion County , Mississippi county in Mississippi, United States with a population of 24,441 people.
- Marion County , Kentucky county in Kentucky, United States with a population of 19,314 people.
- Marion County , Arkansas county in Arkansas, United States with a population of 16,790 people.
- Marion County , Kansas county in Kansas, United States with a population of 11,652 people.
- Marion County , Texas county in Texas, United States with a population of 9,960 people.
- Marion County , Georgia county in Georgia, United States with a population of 8,516 people.
West Virginia Other Counties (more counties)
County Name | Population | Title |
---|---|---|
Kanawha County | 176,253 | County in West Virginia, United States |
Berkeley County | 122,125 | County in West Virginia, United States of America |
Monongalia County | 106,819 | County in West Virginia, United States |
Cabell County | 91,589 | County in West Virginia, United States |
Wood County | 82,938 | County in West Virginia, United States |
Raleigh County | 72,920 | County in West Virginia, United States |
Harrison County | 66,870 | County in West Virginia, United States |
Mercer County | 58,258 | County in West Virginia, United States |
Jefferson County | 57,486 | County in West Virginia, United States |
Putnam County | 56,428 | County in West Virginia, United States |
Charleston | 45,879 | The capital of West Virginia. |
Huntington | 44,934 | The second-most populous city in West Virginia. |
Fayette County | 42,062 | County in West Virginia, United States |
Ohio County | 41,182 | County in West Virginia, United States |
Wayne County | 39,054 | County in West Virginia, United States |
Greenbrier County | 34,319 | County in West Virginia, United States |