Marlinton, West Virginia
Marlinton: Town in West Virginia
About
Marlinton is a town located in the county of Pocahontas in the U.S. state of West Virginia. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,054 and a population density of 166 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 956 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Marlinton
| Population : | 956 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | West Virginia (United States) |
| County : | Pocahontas County |
| Postal code : | 24954 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 304 |
| Area : | 6.34 km2 |
| Altitude : | 2,126 feet / 648, 648 meters |
| Capital city : | Marlinton is capital of Pocahontas County |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 05:35:38 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 151 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -10.25% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Marlinton is located at 38°13'24"N 80°5'40"W (38.2234500, -80.0945100).
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Official website of Marlinton
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Marlinton decreased by 10.25% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 1,054 | - | census |
| 2011 | 1,058 | 0.38% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 1,040 | -1.73% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 1,034 | -0.58% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 1,027 | -0.68% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 1,014 | -1.28% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 1,005 | -0.9% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 997 | -0.8% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 983 | -1.42% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 961 | -2.29% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 956 | -0.52% | estimation process |
Marlinton zip code is 24954.
County name: Pocahontas, County
fips: 54075
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Schools in Marlinton
College & universities near Marlinton, WV
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 231873 | Dabney S Lancaster Community College | Clifton Forge (VA) | 24422-1000 |
Stations (10)
Amtrak & bus stations near Marlinton, WV
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| CLF | Clifton Forge | 400 Ridgeway Street | RAIL |
| WSS | White Sulphur Springs | 315 West Main Street | RAIL |
| ALD | Alderson | 1 C&O Plaza on Railroad Plaza | RAIL |
| STA | Staunton station | 1 Middlebrook Avenue | RAIL |
| THN | Thurmond | Hwy 25 & Hwy 2 | RAIL |
Post offices near Marlinton
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Marlinton Post Office | Marlinton (WV) | 24954 |
