Marlinton, West Virginia

Marlinton is a town located in Pocahontas County, West Virginia. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 1,204. It is the county seat of Pocahontas CountyTemplate:GR.

Geography

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Location of Marlinton, West Virginia

Marlinton is located at 38°13'29" North, 80°5'41" West (38.224650, -80.094677)Template:GR.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 6.0 km² (2.3 mi²). 5.8 km² (2.2 mi²) of it is land and 0.3 km² (0.1 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 4.29% water.

Demographics

As of the censusTemplate:GR of 2000, there are 1,204 people, 552 households, and 290 families residing in the town. The population density is 208.5/km² (539.8/mi²). There are 653 housing units at an average density of 113.1/km² (292.8/mi²). The racial makeup of the town is 97.92% White, 1.16% African American, 0.08% Native American, 0.08% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.08% from other races, and 0.66% from two or more races. 0.17% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There are 552 households out of which 22.5% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 37.9% are married couples living together, 12.7% have a female householder with no husband present, and 47.3% are non-families. 42.4% of all households are made up of individuals and 21.4% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.04 and the average family size is 2.80.

In the town the population is 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 are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 45 years. For every 100 females there are 83.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 76.6 males.

The median income for a household in the town is $21,293, and the median income for a family is $33,125. Males have a median income of $26,500 versus $16,477 for females. The per capita income for the town is $14,957. 24.0% of the population and 17.5% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 29.0% of those under the age of 18 and 16.2% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.

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