West Virginia

Marion

56,205
2020 population
1850
first census record
18
census records

About Marion

Marion, West Virginia, first appears in the United States federal census in 1850, when it recorded a population of 10,552. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 56,205.

Its recorded population peaked at 71,521 in 1950, and has since declined by roughly 21 percent.

On the ground today, 7 documented military engagements have been recorded within the county, among them Burning of Fairmont Bridge (B&O), Skirmish at Fairmont (1861), Jones-Imboden Raid: Fairmont, and 24 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census YearPopulationChart
202056,205
201056,418
200056,598
199057,249
198065,789
197061,356
196063,717
195071,521
194068,683
193066,655
192054,571
191042,794
190032,430
189020,721
188017,198
187012,107
186012,722
185010,552
Source

Population data from the United States decennial census, U.S. Census Bureau (public domain).

Battles & engagements in Marion

Military engagements that took place in Marion, West Virginia.

Burning of Fairmont Bridge (B&O)
1861
Skirmish at Fairmont (1861)
1861
Jones-Imboden Raid: Fairmont
1863
Jones-Imboden Raid - Burning of Fairmont Bridge
1863
Jones-Imboden Raid on West Virginia
1863
Confederate Sabotage Raid on Mannington B&O (1863)
1863
Jones-Imboden Raid — Destruction of Fairmont Bridge
1863

Historic places in Marion

National Register of Historic Places listings in Marion, West Virginia.

Masonic Temple
Fairmont
High Level Bridge
Fairmont
Fleming, Thomas W., House
Fairmont
Woodlawn Cemetery
Fairmont
Hamilton Round Barn
Mannington
Wilson School
Mannington
Mannington Historic District
Mannington
Dunbar School
Fairmont
Morgan, George Pinkney, House
Rivesville
Miller, Thomas C., Public School
Fairmont
Marion County Courthouse and Sheriff's House
Fairmont
Fleming-Watson Historic District
Fairmont
Fairmont Senior High School
Fairmont
Colonial Apartments
Fairmont
High Gate
Fairmont
Shaw House
Fairmont
Fairmont Normal School Administration Building
Fairmont
Jacobs-Hutchinson Block
Fairmont
Fairmont Downtown Historic District
Fairmont
Barrackville Covered Bridge
Barrackville
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Frequently asked about Marion

When does Marion first appear in the US census?
Marion, West Virginia first appears in the federal census in 1850, with a recorded population of 10,552.
What is the population of Marion?
At the most recent federal census (2020), Marion had a recorded population of 56,205.
When did Marion's population peak?
Marion's recorded population peaked at 71,521 in 1950.
Were any battles fought in Marion?
7 documented military engagements took place in Marion, including Burning of Fairmont Bridge (B&O), Skirmish at Fairmont (1861), Jones-Imboden Raid: Fairmont.
How many historic places are in Marion?
24 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Marion, West Virginia.
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