Marvin, NC — City Data, Demographics & Statistics
Union County · North Carolina
City DNA
A unique fingerprint for Marvin based on 8 key metrics — compared to averages.
Quick Stats
Population
6,542
2023 ACS
Median Income
$250,001
2023
Median Home Value
$860,600
2023
Median Rent
N/A
2023
Median Age
40.8
Unemployment
3.5%
Cost of Living Index
324.6
100 = national avg
Marvin is a city in Union County, North Carolina, with a population of 6,542 according to the 2023 American Community Survey. Marvin is one of the communities in North Carolina.
The median household income in Marvin is $250,001, and the median home value is $860,600. The cost of living index is 324.6 (where 100 = national average). The unemployment rate is 3.5%, and the median age is 40.8 years.
People & Demographics
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Population
Total Population
6,542
Male
3,400
52.0%
Female
3,142
48.0%
Median Age
40.8
Education & Household
Bachelor's or Higher
48.0%
High School or Higher
51.2%
Foreign Born
12.8%
Veterans
3.1%
Married
54.2%
Avg Household Size
3.5
Marital Status by Age
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
0.486
Simpson's Index (0-1)
Largest Group
White
68.6%
Foreign Born
12.8%
Hispanic/Latino Ethnicity
Hispanic/Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. People of any race can identify as Hispanic. This percentage overlaps with the racial categories above.
Hispanic/Latino
4.2%
272 people
Not Hispanic/Latino
95.8%
Hispanic/Latino Detail
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Asian Detail
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Languages Spoken
Total Speakers (5+)
6,298
English Only
82.2%
#1 Non-English Language
Other Indo-European
462 speakers
Limited English
3.3%
Language Distribution
English Proficiency
Speaks English Very Well
96.7%
Limited English Proficiency
3.3%
Veterans & Military
Total Veterans
201
3.1% of population
Disability Rate
34.8%
70 with disability
Veteran Median Income
$68,773
Period of Service
Veteran Age Distribution
Male Veterans
201
100.0%
Veteran vs Non-Veteran Income
Veteran Income
$68,773
Non-Veteran Income
$84,828
Difference
-$16,055
-18.9% lower
Disability Status
With Disability
70
Without Disability
131
Disability Rate
34.8%
Ancestry & Heritage
Total Reporting Ancestry
4,028
#1 Ancestry
German
10.3% (671)
#2 Ancestry
English
10.1% (660)
#3 Ancestry
Irish
8.4% (549)
Top 20 Ancestries
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Families & Households
Total Households
1,871
Family Households
1,812
96.8%
Married Couples
1,660
88.7%
Non-Family Households
59
3.2%
Single Mother Households
100
5.3%
Single Father Households
52
2.8%
Living Alone
46
2.5%
Children Under 18
Total Children
2,026
In Married Couple
1,817
89.7%
With Single Mother
134
6.6%
With Single Father
75
3.7%
Family Income
Median Family Income
$250,001
Married Couple Income
$250,001
Avg Family Size
3.5
Avg Non-Family Size
2.1
Grandparents w/ Grandchildren
182
Grandparents Responsible
22
Economy
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Overview
Median Household Income
$250,001
+241% vs national
Per Capita Income
$78,217
+110% vs national
Poverty Rate
6.6%
-52% vs national
Gini Index
0.3682
0 = perfect equality
Unemployment
3.5%
-32% vs national
SNAP Recipients
2.1%
of households
How Marvin Compares
Marvin vs Similar Cities
Compared to cities with under 10,000 residents. Marvin is highlighted.
Median Household Income
Marvin, NC has a median household income of $250,001, making it the 1st highest median household income out of 28,123 cities in our database. This means that Marvin has a higher median household income than 100% of all the cities we measured.
Per Capita Income
Marvin, NC has a per capita income of $78,217, making it the 1,135th highest per capita income out of 28,123 cities in our database. This means that Marvin has a higher per capita income than 96% of all the cities we measured.
Poverty Rate
Marvin, NC has a poverty rate of 6.6%, making it the 21,440th highest poverty rate out of 31,262 cities in our database. This means that Marvin has a higher poverty rate than 31% of all the cities we measured.
Unemployment Rate
Marvin, NC has a unemployment rate of 3.5%, making it the 15,980th highest unemployment rate out of 31,012 cities in our database. This means that Marvin has a higher unemployment rate than 48% of all the cities we measured.
Where Do You Stack Up?
Enter your household income to see how you compare to other households in Marvin. The median household income here is $250,001.
Income Distribution
Employment Snapshot
Unemployment Rate
3.5%
-39% vs NC avg
Labor Force
3,146
Employed
3,035
How People Get to Work
Employment by Sector
Education & Workforce
Bachelor's Degree+
48.0%
of adults 25+
High School Diploma+
51.2%
of adults 25+
Median Age
40.8
Work from Home
39.4%
of workers
Top Occupations & Wages
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS (2024)
Data represents the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC metro area
Highest-Paying Job
Software Developers
Top Median Wage
$132.1K
per year
Occupations Tracked
20
Cost of Living
Overall Index
324.6
100 = national avg
+224.6 vs national average
Living Wage (1 Adult)
$142,846
per year
Living Wage (Family of 4)
$337,636
per year
Cost Index by Category
100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.
Fair Market Rent
Source: HUD
1 Bedroom
$1,538
per month
2 Bedroom
$1,686
per month
The median household income in Marvin, NC is $250,001, which is 241.4% above the national average of $73,224. Per capita income is $78,217. The poverty rate of 6.6% is lower than the NC state average of 16.0%. The Gini index of income inequality is 0.3682, where 0 represents perfect equality and 1 represents maximum inequality. The unemployment rate is 3.5%, compared to the state average of 5.8%. The labor force is 3,146. 48.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. About 54.1% of workers drive alone to work. The overall cost of living index is 324.6, which is 224.6% above the national average. Housing costs are above the national average at an index of 400.0. A single adult needs to earn approximately $142,846 per year to cover basic expenses.
Housing & Real Estate
Market SnapshotRedfin — January 2026
Median Sale Price
$800,000
Median List Price
$1,475,000
Price Per Sq Ft
$280
Days on Market
100
Active Inventory
27
Months of Supply
13.5
Buyer's market
Zillow Home Value
$1,225,241
ZHVI — January 2026
Market CompetitivenessRedfin
Sold Above List
0.0%
Off Market in 2 Weeks
75.0%
Sale-to-List Ratio
96.2%
Buyer's market
Price TrendsRedfin
Market ActivityRedfin
Homes Sold
2
New Listings
9
Price Per Square FootRedfin
Median Sale $/SF
$280
Median List $/SF
$293
House Price IndexFHFA
How much have housing prices increased in Marvin, NC? According to the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index for the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC metro area, home prices have risen 496.1% over the past 40 years. Over 20 years, prices grew 163.1%. The 10-year growth rate is 132.0%. Over the last 5 years, prices increased 63.8%. In the most recent 2-year period, the index rose 7.6%. The FHFA HPI tracks average price changes in repeat sales or refinancings of single-family properties with conforming mortgages. Because this is a metro-level index, it reflects the broader Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC housing market rather than Marvin alone.
Metro area: Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC
Marvin vs Similar CitiesCensus ACS / Redfin
Compared to cities with under 10,000 residents. Marvin is highlighted.
Median Home Value
Marvin, NC has a median home value of $860,600, making it the 917th highest median home value out of 27,993 cities in our database. This means that Marvin has a higher median home value than 97% of all the cities we measured.
Median Price Per Sq Ft
Marvin, NC has a price per square foot of $280, making it the 4,187th highest price per square foot out of 20,748 cities in our database. This means that Marvin has a higher price per square foot than 80% of all the cities we measured.
Census Housing DataU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023
Median Home Value
$860,600
Median Rent
N/A
Total Housing Units
1,871
Vacancy Rate
0.0%
Owner Occupied
99.3%
Renter Occupied
0.8%
Median Property Tax
$5,833
per year
Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)
$3,308
Housing Types
Property TaxU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023
Median Property Tax
$5,833
per year
Effective Tax Rate
0.68%
of home value
Median Home Value
$860,600
Estimated Mean Tax
$7,162
The effective property tax rate is calculated by dividing the median annual property tax ($5,833) by the median home value ($860,600). In Marvin, NC, this works out to an effective rate of 0.68%. This is below the national average of approximately 1.1%.
The current median sale price in Marvin, NC is $800,000 according to Redfin data. Homes spend a median of 100 days on the market. 0.0% of homes sold above asking price. The market has 13.5 months of supply. The median price per square foot is $280. About 99.3% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 2005. There are 1,871 total housing units. Homeowners pay a median annual property tax of $5,833. The effective tax rate is 0.68%, below the national average.
Crime data is not yet available for Marvin. The FBI UCR/NIBRS program does not cover all jurisdictions.
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
89.1
Relatively Moderate
Expected Annual Loss
91.5
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
10.6
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
55.2
Score (0-100)
Scores range from 0 (lowest risk) to 100 (highest risk) relative to all U.S. communities. Data from FEMA National Risk Index.
Disaster History & Federal Spending
Source: FEMATotal Declarations
20
Public Assistance
$6.3M
Individual Assistance
$2.6M
Most Common Type
Hurricane
10 declarations
Public Assistance by Category
| Disaster | Type | Date | PA $ | IA $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Severe Winter Storm → | Winter Storm | Jan 2026 | — | — |
| Tropical Storm Helene → | Tropical Storm | Sep 2024 | $58K | $335K |
| Tropical Storm Debby → | Tropical Storm | Aug 2024 | — | — |
| Hurricane Ian → | Hurricane | Oct 2022 | — | — |
| Hurricane Isaias → | Hurricane | Aug 2020 | — | — |
| Covid-19 Pandemic → | Biological | Mar 2020 | $13K | $2.0M |
| Covid-19 → | Biological | Mar 2020 | — | — |
| Hurricane Dorian → | Hurricane | Sep 2019 | — | — |
| Hurricane Florence → | Hurricane | Sep 2018 | $1.3M | $19K |
| Hurricane Florence → | Hurricane | Sep 2018 | — | — |
| Hurricane Katrina Evacuation → | Hurricane | Sep 2005 | — | — |
| Tropical Storm Frances → | Hurricane | Sep 2004 | — | $318 |
| Severe Ice Storm → | Severe Ice Storm | Dec 2002 | $9K | — |
| Severe Winter Storm → | Severe Storm | Jan 2000 | $4.9M | — |
| Hurricane Floyd Major Disaster Declarati… → | Hurricane | Sep 1999 | $15K | — |
| Hurricane Floyd Emergency Declarations → | Hurricane | Sep 1999 | — | — |
| Blizzard of 96 → | Snowstorm | Jan 1996 | — | — |
| Hurricane Hugo → | Hurricane | Sep 1989 | — | — |
| Tornadoes → | Tornado | May 1989 | — | — |
| Drought → | Drought | Aug 1977 | — | — |
Showing 20 of 22 disasters
PA = FEMA Public Assistance (infrastructure recovery). IA = Individual Assistance (homeowner/renter aid).
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
78
Total Claims Paid
$1,378,325
Avg Claim Payout
$17,671
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
2
Federal Funding
$483,750
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
0.00
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 2 | $483,750 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Marvin has a relatively moderate overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are ice storm, tornado, strong wind. The area has had 20 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is hurricane (10 declarations). 78 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $6,271,224 in public assistance recovery funding. $2,564,880 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 2 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.
Health
Community Health
Source: CDC PLACES
Obesity Rate
28.8%
7.3pp below the national average
Depression Rate
22.0%
1.5pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
8.6%
3.3pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
4.8%
5.8pp below the national average
Health Scorecard
Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)
Health Outcomes
Age-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.
High Cholesterol
36.1%
Arthritis
22.4%
Cancer (excl. skin)
7.8%
Teeth Lost (65+)
5.3%
Health Risk Behaviors
Prevention & Screening
Green bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.
Mental Health & Wellbeing
Frequent Mental Distress
12.6%
14+ days in past month
Depression
22.0%
Loneliness
27.0%
Lack of Support
17.6%
Disability Prevalence
Any Disability
20.2%
Mobility
7.9%
Cognitive
9.2%
Hearing
4.9%
Vision
2.7%
Self-Care
2.1%
Independent Living
4.5%
Health-Related Social Needs
Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health
Marvin has an obesity rate of 28.8%, which is 7.3pp below the national average. The depression rate is 22.0%, 1.5pp below the national average. About 4.8% of adults lack health insurance. 81.4% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year.
Nearby Hospitals
Source: CMS Hospital Compare
Nearest Hospitals
5
With Emergency Services
5
Avg CMS Rating
2.8 / 5
Nearest Hospital
3.5 mi
Novant Health Ballantyne Medic...
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Novant Health Ballantyne Medical Center | 3.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | Yes |
| Atrium Health Pineville | 9.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | Yes |
| Carolinas Medical Center/Behav Health | 14.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | Yes |
| Piedmont Medical Center | 15.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | Yes |
| Atrium Health Union | 16.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | Yes |
Infrastructure
Commute Overview2023 ACS
Drive Alone
54.1%
-31% vs national
Public Transit
0.5%
-49% vs national
Work From Home
39.4%
+324% vs national
Carpool
3.6%
How Marvin's Commute ComparesCensus ACS 2023
How People Get to WorkCensus ACS 2023
Commute Mode BreakdownCensus ACS 2023
Commute data for Marvin, NC covers travel times and transportation modes. 54.1% of workers drive alone, compared to the national average of 78.7%. 39.4% work from home, which is above the NC state average of 9.4%. 3.6% of workers carpool.
Internet & Broadband Access
Source: Census ACSBroadband Access
100.0%
of households
Cable / Fiber / DSL
96.5%
of households
No Internet
0.0%
of households
Total Households
1,871
Internet Subscription Types
Device Ownership
Source: Census ACSHas Computer
99.7%
of households
Smartphone
98.1%
of households
Desktop / Laptop
96.2%
of households
Tablet
89.9%
of households
Percentage of households with each device type. Data from the U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023 5-year estimates, tables B28001 & B28002).
Electricity Rates
Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (2024)Residential Rate
14.1¢
per kWh
-26% vs Under 10,000 avg
Commercial Rate
10.6¢
per kWh
-32% vs Under 10,000 avg
Industrial Rate
7.8¢
per kWh
-35% vs Under 10,000 avg
Avg Monthly Bill
$144
residential
-2% vs Under 10,000 avg
17% below the national average of 17.1¢/kWh
Residential electricity in North Carolina averages 14.1¢ per kWh, compared to the national average of 17.1¢. The average monthly electric bill is $144. State-level averages from EIA Electric Sales & Revenue data (2024).
Marvin vs Similar Cities
Source: EIA (2024)Comparing electricity rates with randomly selected cities of similar population (Under 10,000). Each city represents its state's average rate.
Residential Rate (¢/kWh)
Commercial Rate (¢/kWh)
Industrial Rate (¢/kWh)
Average Monthly Bill
100.0% of households in Marvin have broadband internet access. 96.5% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 0.0% of households have no internet access.
Politics & Government
County-level data: Election results are reported at the county level. Marvin is located in Union County, NC. Results reflect all voters in the county, not just those in Marvin.
Election Overview
Source: Union County (2024)2024 Winner
Republican
Dem Votes
51,168
36.8%
GOP Votes
86,271
62.1%
Total Votes
138,875
Margin
R+25.3%
Shift from 2020
R+1.1pp
vs prior election
Election History
Source: County-Level Election Results| Year | Dem Votes | GOP Votes | Total | Dem % | GOP % | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 51,168 | 86,271 | 138,875 | 36.8% | 62.1% | R+25.3 |
| 2020 | 48,725 | 80,382 | 131,011 | 37.2% | 61.4% | R+24.2 |
| 2016 | 34,051 | 66,265 | 103,596 | 32.9% | 64.0% | R+31.1 |
In the 2024 presidential election, Union County recorded 138,875 total votes. Republicans won the county with 62.1% of the vote compared to 36.8% for Democrats, a margin of R+25.3%. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted R+1.1pp from the previous election. Since 2016, Union County has shifted 5.8 percentage points toward Democrats.
Nonprofits Overview
Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMFTotal Nonprofits
11
Total Assets
$351K
Total Income
$227K
Per 10K Residents
16.8
nonprofits
-87.5% vs peers avg
Orgs with >$1M Assets
0
Median Assets
$176K
Oldest Active
1982
ruling year
Newest Org
2025
ruling year
Nonprofits by Category
Source: IRS / NTEE ClassificationNonprofit Size Distribution
Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMFNumber of nonprofits by total asset size
When Were Nonprofits Founded?
Source: IRS Ruling DateNumber of currently active nonprofits by founding decade
Nonprofits per 10K Residents vs Similar Cities
Source: IRS BMF + Census ACSCompared to cities with population Under 10,000
Largest Nonprofits in Marvin
Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF| Organization | Category | Assets | Income | Est. | IRS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HOPE HEARTS OF PEOPLE EVERYWHERE FOR THE CHRISTMAS BUREAU OF UNION | Philanthropy | $189K | $70K | 2010 | |
| MARVIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PTO | Education | $163K | $158K | 2011 |
Marvin, NC has 11 registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations with combined assets of $351K. The most common category is Education, with 3 organizations. That works out to 16.8 nonprofits per 10,000 residents. The oldest active nonprofit dates back to 1982.
SBA Lending Overview
Source: SBA FOIA Loan-Level DataTotal SBA Loans
55
Total Approved
$31.2M
Jobs Supported
843
Per 10K Residents
84.1
SBA loans
-71.2% vs peers avg
Unique Lenders
31
Top Lender
The Huntington National Bank
6 loans
Top Industry
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation
Data Span
2005–2025
Loan Program Breakdown
Source: SBA FOIALoans
49
Total Amount
$26.1M
Avg Loan
$532,273
Median Loan
$250,000
SBA Guaranteed
$19.1M(73%)
Jobs Supported
735
Loans
6
Total Amount
$5.1M
Avg Loan
$849,167
Median Loan
$739,000
Recent Activity (Last 5 Years)
Source: SBA FOIARecent Loans
25
45% of all-time total
Recent Amount
$16.6M
53% of all-time total
Avg Recent Loan
$662,924
Top Industries Funded
Source: SBA FOIA / NAICS CodesSBA Loans per 10K Residents vs Similar Cities
Source: SBA FOIA + Census ACSCompared to cities with population Under 10,000
Top SBA Borrowers
Source: SBA FOIA| Business | Loans | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Southpoint Solutions Llc | 1 | $4.3M |
| The Range at Ballantyne Inc. | 1 | $4.2M |
| Vision Fence Partners Llc | 2 | $4.0M |
| The Goodard School | 1 | $1.8M |
| D Poho Properties Llc | 1 | $1.6M |
| Mythri Mart Llc | 1 | $1.3M |
| Gold Hill Field of Dreams Inc | 1 | $1.2M |
| Tide Dry Cleaners | 2 | $1.1M |
| Empire Nest Llc | 1 | $809K |
| Proplastic Designs, Inc. | 1 | $660K |
Marvin, NC has received 55 SBA loans totaling $31.2M in approved funding between 2005 and 2025. The 7(a) program accounts for 49 loans (89% of the total), supporting 735 jobs. The 504 program, focused on real estate and large equipment, has funded 6 loans totaling $5.1M. The most common industry receiving SBA funding is Arts, Entertainment & Recreation. The most active SBA lender in Marvin is The Huntington National Bank with 6 loans. That works out to 84.1 SBA loans per 10,000 residents.
ZIP Code Overview
Source: Census ACSZIP Codes
10
Total Population
383,776
Avg Median Income
-$66,562,058
Avg Home Value
-$66,233,697
ZIP Code Details
Source: Census ACS| ZIP Code | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Median Rent | Area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28104 | 36,232 | $129,775 | $482,200 | $1,705 | 29.6 |
| 28108 | 31 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 0.2 |
| 28134 | 13,121 | $82,947 | $336,200 | $1,694 | 8.3 |
| 28173 | 63,503 | $146,196 | $558,500 | $1,700 | 106.3 |
| 28210 | 47,537 | $94,145 | $486,000 | $1,444 | 12.4 |
| 28226 | 38,985 | $113,203 | $560,100 | $1,477 | 14.7 |
| 28270 | 32,913 | $128,660 | $543,600 | $1,662 | 12.4 |
| 28277 | 72,375 | $122,223 | $507,600 | $1,814 | 24.1 |
| 29707 | 35,224 | $117,609 | $439,400 | $1,687 | 28.4 |
| 29715 | 43,855 | $111,323 | $416,100 | $1,491 | 35.0 |
Marvin, NC has 10 ZIP codes with a combined population of 383,776. The average median household income across all ZIP codes is -$66,562,058. The average median home value is -$66,233,697. The average median monthly rent is -$66,665,199.
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