Marlinton is located in Pocahontas county West virginia with a geographic area of 2.4 square miles. The total population in Marlinton is 1,405 with 48.7% male and 51.3% female. Children under age 5 represent 3.1% of the population, under age 18 equal 24.0% of the population and over age 65 is 18.4% of the population. The median household income is $31,400, per capita income is $17,436. There are a total of 498 housing units with 58.6% owner occupied. Education includes 36.3% of residents that are high school graduates and 15.7% with a bachelor's degree or higher. The average temperature in Marlinton in the summer is 69 degrees, and in the winter 32 degrees.
