Marion

County:: McDowell County
County Seat:: No
Area (mi²):: 5.973
State:: North Carolina

Marion is a city located in McDowell County, North Carolina. Marion has a 2025 population of 7,373. Marion is currently declining at a rate of -0.81% annually and its population has decreased by -3.91% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 7,673 in 2020.

The average household income in Marion is $59,186 with a poverty rate of 24.17%. The median age in Marion is 38.3 years: 36.2 years for males, and 41 years for females.

Demographics

The racial composition of Marion includes 65.83% White, 11.86% Black or African American, 4.52% Asian, 4.41% other race, and smaller percentages for Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

White

Black or African American

Two or more races

Asian

Other race

Native American

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

Race	Population	Percentage (of total)
White	4,999	65.83%
Black or African American	901	11.86%
Two or more races	888	11.69%
Asian	343	4.52%
Other race	335	4.41%
Native American	128	1.69%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0	0%

Marion Marital Status

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

Marion's average per capita income is $39,516. Household income levels show a median of $44,472. The poverty rate stands at 24.17%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.

Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.

Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.

Name	Median	Mean
Married Families	$67,700	-
Families	$58,081	$65,007
Households	$44,472	$59,186
Non Families	$21,351	$36,848

$39,516

Average Income

$44,472

Median Household Income

24.17%

Poverty Rate