Population 9,275 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Marvin
Household size in Marvin
| Period | Marvin | Charlotte area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.43 | 2.60 | 2.53 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 3.43 | 2.68 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 3.55 | 2.67 | 2.56 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 3.42 | 2.62 | 2.52 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.02 | +0.01 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
Households in Marvin are large by national standards, averaging 3.42 people against 2.65 for the U.S. That usually means more families with children at home. No other North Carolina city with 5,000+ people has larger households.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Marvin
| Period | Marvin | Charlotte area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 35.2 | 36.7 | 37.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 34.9 | 37.8 | 38.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 38.6 | 38.6 | 40.2 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 42.5 | 38.8 | 40.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +7.3 | +2.0 | +2.3 | +2.3 |
Marvin skews a little older than the country: its median age is 42.5, against 40.1 nationally. The median age has climbed from 35.2 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Marvin
| Period | Marvin | Charlotte area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.5% | 12.3% | 12.3% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 6.5% | 12.7% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 4.5% | 11.5% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.4% | 11.3% | 11.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.1 pts | −0.9 pts | −1.0 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 4.4% of households in Marvin, well below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share has edged down 1.1 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. Of the 332 North Carolina cities with 5,000+ people, only 11 have a lower share of single-parent households.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Marvin
Renters in Marvin
| Period | Marvin | Charlotte area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.8% | 30.9% | 31.9% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 3.7% | 33.4% | 34.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 2.5% | 34.3% | 34.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 2.6% | 34.1% | 33.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | −0.2 pts | +3.2 pts | +1.4 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 2.6% of households in Marvin rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. About a quarter of owners (24.4%) have paid off their mortgages, well below the national share of 39.8%. Marvin has the lowest share of renters of any North Carolina city with 5,000+ people.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Marvin
| Period | Marvin | Charlotte area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.3% | 10.4% | 12.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 6.3% | 10.0% | 12.8% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.5% | 8.6% | 12.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 3.1% | 8.3% | 11.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | −0.2 pts | −2.1 pts | −1.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Only 3.1% of homes in Marvin are vacant, far below the national rate of 9.6%, which usually means strong demand for housing. Marvin has the lowest vacancy rate of any North Carolina city with 5,000+ people.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Marvin
| Period | Marvin | Charlotte area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2003 | 1986 | 1983 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 2003 | 1987 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 2006 | 1989 | 1986 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 2006 | 1994 | 1990 | 1980 |
| Change | +3 | +8 | +7 | +6 |
Much of the housing in Marvin is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 2006, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. The median year built has moved up from 2003 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Of the 332 North Carolina cities with 5,000+ people, only nine have newer homes.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Marvin
| Period | Marvin | Charlotte area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,449 | $875 | $789 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,903 | $966 | $868 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $2,275 | $1,127 | $981 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,509 | $1,552 | $1,317 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$1,061 | +$678 | +$528 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Marvin costs $2,509 a month with utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $1,061 a month since 2006–10, up 73%, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 22.0% of the typical renter's income, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. No other North Carolina city with 5,000+ people has higher rents.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Marvin
Bachelor's degrees in Marvin
| Period | Marvin | Charlotte area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 59.7% | 30.6% | 27.8% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 69.8% | 32.4% | 29.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 73.7% | 35.9% | 32.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 76.1% | 40.6% | 36.2% | 35.6% |
| Change | +16.3 pts | +10.0 pts | +8.4 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in Marvin: 76.1% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's degree or higher, against 35.6% nationally. Education tends to track local incomes and the kinds of jobs nearby. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 16.3 points, in line with the national trend. Marvin has the highest share of college graduates of any North Carolina city with 5,000+ people.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Marvin
| Period | Marvin | Charlotte area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 97.0% | 85.8% | 84.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 98.7% | 87.3% | 86.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 98.2% | 89.2% | 88.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 95.8% | 90.6% | 90.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | −1.2 pts | +4.8 pts | +5.7 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Marvin: 95.8% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has edged down 1.2 points, even as the national rate rose. Of the 332 North Carolina cities with 5,000+ people, only 30 have a higher share of high school graduates.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Marvin
| Period | Marvin | Charlotte area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.4% | 9.1% | 8.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 6.9% | 10.8% | 10.6% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.4% | 5.2% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.7% | 4.3% | 4.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | +0.3 pts | −4.8 pts | −4.0 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Marvin is close to the national rate: 4.7% of the labor force, against 5.4%. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Marvin compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marvin | 3.42 | 42.5 | 4.4% | 2.6% | 3.1% | 2006 | $2,509 | 76.1% | 95.8% | 4.7% |
| Waxhaw | 3.23 | 39.0 | 8.2% | 12.7% | 5.3% | 2006 | $2,220 | 57.3% | 95.6% | 4.3% |
| Indian Land | 2.70 | 42.4 | 5.3% | 9.8% | 5.8% | 2011 | $1,641 | 52.0% | 94.4% | 2.4% |
| Weddington | 3.09 | 42.9 | 5.1% | 7.6% | 4.3% | 2002 | $1,792 | 68.9% | 98.9% | 2.4% |
| Van Wyck | 2.14 | 65.3 | 2.5% | 1.6% | 6.7% | 2011 | $1,080 | 57.2% | 97.4% | 7.2% |
| Wesley Chapel | 3.09 | 40.0 | 7.6% | 8.8% | 6.7% | 2005 | $1,853 | 49.2% | 92.2% | 3.6% |
| Mineral Springs | 3.02 | 45.3 | 3.9% | 8.5% | 7.2% | 2002 | $1,348 | 38.6% | 93.8% | 1.8% |
| Pineville | 2.54 | 35.3 | 10.1% | 46.2% | 7.0% | 1999 | $1,838 | 47.3% | 90.6% | 4.4% |
| Fort Mill | 2.76 | 39.7 | 7.9% | 21.8% | 4.3% | 2007 | $1,505 | 56.0% | 95.7% | 3.2% |
| Roddy | 2.30 | 49.3 | 5.5% | 22.2% | 4.8% | 1996 | $873 | 29.7% | 96.8% | 3.3% |
| Indian Trail | 3.09 | 36.9 | 8.7% | 20.0% | 5.8% | 2004 | $1,997 | 39.3% | 93.0% | 5.0% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Marvin. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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