The gender makeup of Marlinton was 45.6% male and 54.4% female.

 

The town had a population of 1,054 people in 2010. The population density was 432 people per square mile. The racial makeup of the town was 97.8% White, 1.4% African American, 0.3% Native American, and 0.1% from other races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.5% of the population.

Of the 467 households in the town, 24.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them. 31.7% of households were married couples living together, 16.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 4.7% had a male householder with no wife present. 47.1% of households were made up of individuals, and 18.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

The median age in the town was 47.4 years. 18.2% of residents were under the age of 18, 7.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24, 20.9% were from 25 to 44, 32% were from 45 to 64, and 21.2% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the town was 45.6% male and 54.4% female.

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• The town is located in a rural area.
• The town's economy is based on agriculture and tourism.
• The town has a small school district and a few businesses.
• The town is home to a number of historical landmarks.