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Marianna

Arkansas · 3,253 residents (2025 est.) · 3.614 sq mi
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Marianna has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $20,138. Population has fallen 34% since 2000, a loss of 1,764 residents. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $81,700. The poverty rate of 56.8% is well above the national figure. It falls in the bottom 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 40.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,417
−34%since 2000
from 5,181 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
945 / sq mi
−34%since 2000
from 1,434 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
40.2
+29%since 2000
from 31.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:3,253 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
3K4K5K5K6K1990201020202024Marianna
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$20,138
−37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $17,643 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,924
+46%since 2000
from $10,253 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
17.8%
+6.9 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
56.8%
+19.7 ptssince 2000
from 37.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.543
+12%since 2010
from 0.483 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information24.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services17.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration12.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade9.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction5.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing3.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance2.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$81,700
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$660
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $283 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
30.1%
−19.5 ptssince 2000
from 49.6% in 2000
69.9% rent
Vacancy rate
29.8%
+11.7 ptssince 2009
from 18.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
16.2%
−14.1 ptssince 2009
from 30.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
54.6%
−6.2 ptssince 2009
from 60.8% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.1
+67%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
23
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic24.3%(1,257)
Black73.7%(3,816)
Hispanic / Latino1%(54)
Asian0.5%(27)
Other0%
Diversity Score49%(2,540)
2024
White, non-Hispanic15.7%(537)
Black82%(2,803)
Hispanic / Latino0.1%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.1%(72)
Diversity Score37.7%(1,290)
Diversity Score
38
−23%since 2000
from 49 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.4%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 8.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
83.6%
+24.9 ptssince 2000
from 58.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.2%
−2.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.6 min
+54%since 2000
from 14.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
62.6%
−25.3 ptssince 2009
from 87.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
29.6%
+26.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
29.8%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 27.4% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
28.9%
+8.7 ptssince 2011
from 20.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
47.8%
−2.1 ptssince 2011
from 50.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
6.6%
−14.7 ptssince 2009
from 21.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
28.9%
−34.3 ptssince 2009
from 63.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
39.0%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 42.7% in 2009
Female
61.0%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 57.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.5%
−35.5 ptssince 2009
from 39.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
23.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2012
from 22.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.8%
−73.4 ptssince 2013
from 78.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
90.1%
+52.3 ptssince 2017
from 37.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.8%
+0.7 ptssince 2016
from 99.2% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.2%
−0.7 ptssince 2016
from 0.8% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Marianna, Arkansas?

Marianna, Arkansas has about 3,417 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Marianna, Arkansas?

The typical household in Marianna, Arkansas earns about $20,138 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Marianna, Arkansas expensive?

In Marianna, Arkansas, the median home is worth about $81,700, and the typical rent is about $660 a month.

How educated are people in Marianna, Arkansas?

About 7.4% of adults age 25 and over in Marianna, Arkansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Marianna, Arkansas?

About 56.8% of people in Marianna, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Marianna, Arkansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Marianna, Arkansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 2,493 residents, a change of about -42 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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