How long is the commute from Marlinton, WV?
Workers who live in Marlinton, WV take an average of 18.1 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
56.9% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
11.8% of workers walk to work.
5.6% work from home.
6.0% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 18.1 minutes (±4.0)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 5.6%
- Households without a car
- 6.0%
How people in Marlinton get to work
| Means of transportation | Marlinton | Pocahontas County | West Virginia | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 56.9% (±14.5 points) | 74.6% | 78.1% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 24.5% (±17.7 points) | 10.0% | 8.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±8.4 points) | 0.0% | 0.5% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 11.8% (±9.5 points) | 3.9% | 2.5% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.2% (±2.3 points) | 2.3% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 5.6% (±5.9 points) | 9.1% | 9.1% | 15.1% |
In Marlinton, the average commute is lower than in Pocahontas County (22.8 minutes).
It is also lower than in West Virginia (26.6 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Marlinton, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Pocahontas County (0.0%).
It is not measurably different from West Virginia (0.5%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Pocahontas County, Marlinton ranks 2 of 3 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 221 of 261.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Marlinton
| Vehicles available | Marlinton | Pocahontas County | West Virginia | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 6.0% (±5.6 points) | 6.5% | 8.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 42.6% (±11.7 points) | 33.8% | 34.2% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 39.0% (±9.6 points) | 34.7% | 36.8% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 12.4% (±5.6 points) | 25.0% | 20.9% | 21.9% |
In Marlinton, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Pocahontas County (6.5%).
It is not measurably different from West Virginia (8.0%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Marlinton
| Marlinton | Pocahontas County | West Virginia | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 5.6% (±5.9 points) | 9.1% (±3.4 points) | 9.1% (±0.3 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 95.6% (±3.0 points) | 80.4% (±4.3 points) | 91.2% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 92.8% (±4.7 points) | 74.6% (±4.6 points) | 86.1% (±0.3 points) | 91.0% |
In Marlinton, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Pocahontas County (74.6%).
It is also higher than in West Virginia (86.1%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Marlinton
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marlinton | — | 18.1 minutes (±4.0) | — |
| Hillsboro | 8.9 mi | 38.1 minutes (±15.2) | Higher |
| Falling Spring | 22 mi | 31.9 minutes (±9.0) | Higher |
| Richwood | 24 mi | 36.5 minutes (±11.3) | Higher |
| Addison (Webster Springs) | 25 mi | 13.6 minutes (±3.4) | Not measurably different |
| Durbin | 26 mi | 14.9 minutes (±7.7) | Not measurably different |
| Cowen | 28 mi | 20.6 minutes (±8.7) | Not measurably different |
| Camden-on-Gauley | 29 mi | 38.1 minutes (±15.5) | Higher |
| Monterey | 30 mi | 16.0 minutes (±8.7) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Hillsboro, WV (38.1 minutes), Falling Spring, WV (31.9 minutes), Richwood, WV (36.5 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Pocahontas County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hillsboro | 38.1 minutes (±15.2) |
| 2 | Marlinton | 18.1 minutes (±4.0) |
| 3 | Durbin | 14.9 minutes (±7.7) |
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Marlinton
How long is the average commute in Marlinton?
Workers who live in Marlinton, WV take an average of 18.1 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Marlinton without a car?
6.0% of households in Marlinton have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Marlinton?
5.6% (±5.9 points) of workers who live in Marlinton worked from home, and 92.8% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Marlinton town, West Virginia
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Marlinton town, West Virginia
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Marlinton town, West Virginia
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DP03_0018E, DP03_0018M, DP03_0025E, DP03_0025M, DP03_0019PE, DP03_0019PM, DP03_0020PE, DP03_0020PM, DP03_0021PE, DP03_0021PM, DP03_0022PE, DP03_0022PM, DP03_0023PE, DP03_0023PM, DP03_0024PE, DP03_0024PM, DP04_0058PE, DP04_0058PM, DP04_0059PE, DP04_0059PM, DP04_0060PE, DP04_0060PM, DP04_0061PE, DP04_0061PM, DP02_0153PE, DP02_0153PM, DP02_0154PE, DP02_0154PM
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