West Marion
Census-designated place in McDowell County, North Carolina
West Marion is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in McDowell County, North Carolina, with 1,226 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,460 ft (445 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Marion, 1.9 miles NE.
- 1,226residents (2020 Census)
- 1,460 ftelevation · 445 m
- 1.5 sq miland area · 3.9 km²
- 812 / sq mipopulation density
- 28752ZIP code
About West Marion
West Marion is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in McDowell County, North Carolina, United States, adjacent to the city of Marion, the county seat. The population of West Marion was 1,226 at the 2020 census, down from 1,348 in 2010.
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Living in West Marion
- Median household income
- $36,715
- Median home value
- $161,600
- Median rent
- $866/mo
- Median age
- 35.8
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West Marion had 1,226 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,226 |
|---|---|
| Density | 812 per sq mi (313 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
West Marion at a glance
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
|---|---|
| County | McDowell County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 1,226 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.51 sq mi (3.9 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,460 ft (445 m) |
| Coordinates | 35.6526° N, 82.0192° W |
| ZIP code | 28752 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3772600 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near West Marion
- Marion1.9 mi NE
- Glenwood3.0 mi SE
- Nebo7.3 mi NE
- Old Fort9.0 mi W
- Glen Alpine14.3 mi NE
- Montreat15.7 mi W
- Black Mountain17.4 mi W
- Lake Lure17.5 mi SW
- Salem18.2 mi E
- Spruce Pine18.3 mi N
- Morganton18.9 mi E
- Ruth19.1 mi S
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Frequently asked questions about West Marion
What county is West Marion in?
West Marion is in McDowell County, North Carolina.
What is the population of West Marion, NC?
1,226 people lived in West Marion at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of West Marion, NC?
The ZIP code of West Marion is 28752.
What is the elevation of West Marion?
1,460 feet (445 m) above sea level.
What towns are near West Marion?
Marion (1.9 mi), Glenwood (3.0 mi), Nebo (7.3 mi), Old Fort (9.0 mi), Glen Alpine (14.3 mi).
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