Marion Town, Virginia
As of the census of 2000, there were 6349 residents, 2647 households, and 1614 families in the town. The population density was 1528.3 people per square mile (590.08/kmē), it is Virginia's 118th most densely populated town. There were 2865 housing units at an average density of 690.4 per square mile (266.56/kmē). The average household size was 2.13 persons, and the average family size was 2.76 persons. Age range in the town was well distributed with 19.4% under the age of 18, 9.7% from 18 to 24, 26% from 25 to 44, 24.2% from 45 to 64, and 20.7% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 88.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 86.2 males. The median age was 41.6 years, the median age of male residents at 39.1 and the median age of female residents at 44.3. The racial or ethnic makeup of the town was 5840 White, 377 Black or African American, 15 American Indian, 33 Asian, 1 Native Hawaiian, 59 from two or more races and 24 Ohter races.
The median income for a household in the town was $25609, it is the 52nd lowest town by median household income in the U.S. state of Virginia. The median income for a family in the town was $34257, it is Virginia's 61st poorest town by median family income. The per capita income for the town was $16372, making its Virginia's 111th lowest town by per capita income. The median income of town was $19703, The median income for males was $24637, compared to $13739 for females.
In 2000, 1366 pupils and students, of which 636 are male and 730 are female, 21.52% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, total enrollment of student are in, 80 nursery or pri school, 61 kindergarten, 490 elementary school, 497 high school and 238 College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 6349 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 6348 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 6340 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 6263 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 6228 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 6182 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 6122 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 6099 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 6095 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 6033 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 6001 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 37 | 43 | 80 |
| Kindergarten | 33 | 28 | 61 |
| Elementary school | 233 | 257 | 490 |
| High school | 257 | 240 | 497 |
| College or graduate school | 76 | 162 | 238 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marion town, Virginia | $25609 | $34257 | $16372 |
| Smyth County, Virginia | $30083 | $36392 | $16105 |
| Virginia, United States | $46677 | $54169 | $23975 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |