Marlinton, WV

Marlinton, West Virginia

Marlinton, West Virginia, in Pocahontas county, is 66 miles N of Roanoke, Virginia (center to center) and 153 miles S of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. As of the year 2000 census, 1,204 people lived in Marlinton.

The People and Families of Marlinton

In Marlinton, about 43% of adults are married. Marlinton is a place where you'll find a lot of people living alone in their apartments or homes. It's not a place just for families. Though it's not a singles bar, single people will feel at home in the town; the town has more single adults than most places of its size.

In Marlinton, females are somewhat more common than males. If you spend a lot of time in the town, you'll notice that retired and elderly people are a common sight.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Marlinton had a median family income of $33,125.

Political Inclinations

Marlinton residents donated more money ($1,250) to George W. Bush than to the other candidates in the 2004 Presidential race. Across all electoral races, the Republican party attracted the most donations from the town.

Marlinton Housing

An estimated 60% of living spaces in Marlinton are occupied by their owners, not by renters. Vacation or seasonal housing units are not uncommon in the town. Living alone is quite feasible in Marlinton, with the choice of small rental properties there. Property values, and taxes, are on the low side in the town compared to other places in the state.

Commuting

In Marlinton, 91% of commuters drive to work. More so than most places, Marlinton is a decent place to commute to work on foot (or bicycle saddle).

High Points

Marlinton strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in West Virginia):

Category	Trophy
Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. Peers)	Top 5%
Walking and Biking to Work (vs. State)	Top 11%

Comparative Profile of Marlinton, WV

Comparing Marlinton to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in West Virginia (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Age of the Population
Senior Citizens
Female Share of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old
Racial Diversity
Well-Paid Single Men
Male Share of the Population

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times
Working at Home
Public Transportation Use

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Living Alone
Affordability of Property Taxes
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Affordability of Rents
Housing Recently Built

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime

Marlinton Almanac

Marlinton Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Marlinton Public Libraries

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Marlinton Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Marlinton residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Marlinton, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Marlinton Colleges

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