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Marvin, NC


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Marvin, North Carolina

Marvin, North Carolina, in Union county, is 16 miles S of Charlotte, North Carolina. The village is located in the Charlotte - Gastonia - Rock Hill metropolitan area. Marvin has a population of 1,039.

The People and Families of Marvin

In Marvin, about 83% of adults are married. Lots of Marvin people are married off. Large households are normal in the village. Be careful driving in Marvin, since the village is home to many young children.

You'll notice more men than women in the village compared to most places.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Marvin had a median family income of $100,904. People in Marvin generally have good earning power. The village has a large middle class. Poverty is less common in Marvin than most places. The village enjoys an educated population. In Marvin, try going next door to borrow a cup of sugar or an inkjet printer cartridge -- home offices are quite common in Marvin.

Political Inclinations

Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Marvin Housing

Owners occupy 95% of the housing units in Marvin. The average age of the housing in the village is relatively low. Residents here pay higher tax bills for their homes, which generally means better schools and other local services.

Commuting

In Marvin, 91% of commuters drive to work. Commuting to work in the village tends to be by car.

High Points

Marvin strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in North Carolina):

CategoryTrophy
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyMarvin People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyMarvin Median Family Income
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyMarvin College Educated Adults
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophyMarvin Low Rate of Poverty

Comparative Profile of Marvin, NC

Comparing Marvin to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in North Carolina (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old1010
Male Share of the Population910
Well-Paid Single Men78
Racial Diversity62
Well-Paid Single Women65
Age of the Population44
Female Share of the Population21
Senior Citizens11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married1010
Average Household Size1010

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better1010
College Educated Adults1010
Median Family Income1010
People Above Poverty1010

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home1010
Public Transportation Use22
Short Commute Times21

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built1010
Affordability of Rents45
Affordability of Property Taxes31
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals11
Seasonal and Vacation Housing11
People Living Alone11
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