The map below shows majority race by area in Marion County, as self-identified on the US census. Darker shades indicate a larger racial majority in that neighborhood. This page also contains data and maps on Marion County racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
The majority race in Marion County overall is white, making up 93.1% of residents. The next most-common racial group is other at 3.1%. There are more white people in the northwest areas of the county. People who identify as other are most likely to be living in the east places. The data below shows how many people identify themselves as each of the following races, which most Americans base on their family's national origin:
Race |
Marion County, WV Population |
|---|---|
White |
93.1% |
Hispanic |
1.1% |
Black |
2.2% |
Asian |
0.4% |
Native American |
0.1% |
Other |
3.1% |
Racial Distribution Key
Self-Identified Race |
Marion County, WV Population |
|---|---|
White |
93.1% |
Hispanic |
1.1% |
Black |
2.2% |
Asian |
0.4% |
Native American |
0.1% |
Other |
3.1% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Marion County, WV
The map below shows diversity in Marion County. Areas in green are more diverse, while areas in red are much less diverse. Diversity, in this case, means a mixture of people with different race and ethnicity living close to one another. For example, all-black and all-white areas in the county would both be considered lacking diversity.
Diversity Score
Marion County Diversity Score
21
With a diversity score of 21 out of 100, Marion County is less diverse than other US counties. The most diverse area within Marion County's proper boundaries is to the central of the county. The least diverse areas are located in the northwest parts of Marion County.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
Nearby Counties
- Taylor County, WV: less diverse
- Preston County, WV: more diverse
- Tyler County, WV: less diverse
- Garrett County, MD: less diverse
- Pleasants County, WV: less diverse
- Mineral County, WV: less diverse
- Washington County, OH: less diverse
- Hampshire County, WV: less diverse
- Athens County, OH: more diverse
- Morgan County, WV: less diverse
Counties with Similar Populations
- Barry County, MI: more diverse
- Vernon Parish, LA: more diverse
- Venango County, PA: less diverse
- Bradford County, PA: less diverse
- Box Elder County, UT: more diverse
- Boone County, IL: more diverse
- Washington County, VA: less diverse
- Blount County, AL: more diverse
- Belknap County, NH: less diverse
- Bedford County, TN: more diverse