Marlinton Town, West Virginia
As of the census of 2000, there were 1204 people in the town, organized into 552 households, and 291 families residing in the town. The population density was 539.8 people per square mile (208.42/kmē), it is the 64th least populated town in terms of population density. There were 653 housing units at an average density of 292.8 per square mile (113.05/kmē). The average household size was 2.04 persons, and the average family size was 2.8 persons. In the town the population was spread out, with 19.6% under the age of 18, 7.5% from 18 to 24, 22.8% from 25 to 44, 24.8% from 45 to 64, and 25.2% who were 65 or older. For every 100 males there were 119.7 females. For every 100 males age 18 and over, there were 130.5 females. The median age of the town's population was 45.1 years, The median age of males and females living in Marlinton Town was 40.9 and 47.9 years respectively. The racial or ethnic makeup of the town was 1179 White, 14 Black or African American, 1 American Indian, 1 Asian, Native Hawaiian, 8 from two or more races and 1 Ohter races.
The median income for a household in the town was $21293, making its West Virginia's 51st lowest town by median household income. The median income for a family in the town was $33125, it is West Virginia's 144th wealthiest town by median family income. The per capita income for the town was $14957, it is the 143rd highest town by per capita income in the U.S. state of West Virginia. The median income was $14750, Males had a median income of $20385 versus $10694 for females.
In 2000, 226 pupils and students, of which 124 are male and 102 are female, 18.77% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, total enrollment of student are in, 17 nursery or pri school, 22 kindergarten, 91 elementary school, 61 high school and 35 College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 1204 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 1206 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 1201 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 1169 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 1162 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 1212 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 1265 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 1241 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 1227 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 1205 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 1190 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 10 | 7 | 17 |
| Kindergarten | 17 | 5 | 22 |
| Elementary school | 48 | 43 | 91 |
| High school | 34 | 27 | 61 |
| College or graduate school | 15 | 20 | 35 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marlinton town, West Virginia | $21293 | $33125 | $14957 |
| Pocahontas County, West Virginia | $26401 | $32511 | $14384 |
| West Virginia, United States | $29696 | $36484 | $16477 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |