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Marianna

Arkansas · 3,575 residents · 3.614 sq mi
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Marianna has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $16,704. Population has fallen 31% since 2000, a loss of 1,606 residents. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $70,700. The poverty rate of 40.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 66% less than the Arkansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,575
−31%since 2000
from 5,181 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
989 / sq mi
−31%since 2000
from 1,434 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.1
+26%since 2000
from 31.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K4K5K5K6K1990201020202024Marianna
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$16,704
−37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $17,643 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,596
+52%since 2000
from $10,253 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
18.3%
+7.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
40.0%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 37.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information14.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade9.4%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance6.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services2.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$70,700
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$521
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $283 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
39.9%
−9.7 ptssince 2000
from 49.6% in 2000
60.1% rent
Afford Score
4.2
+74%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic17.5%(627)
Black76.9%(2,750)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(50)
Asian0.2%(6)
Other1%(35)
Diversity Score42.3%(1,511)
Diversity Score
42
−14%since 2000
from 49 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.2%
−2.8 ptssince 2000
from 8.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
79.0%
+20.4 ptssince 2000
from 58.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.8%
−2.7 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.8 min
+55%since 2000
from 14.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
66.9%
−21.0 ptssince 2009
from 87.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
37.5%
+10.1 ptssince 2009
from 27.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
22.5%
+2.3 ptssince 2011
from 20.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
50.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2011
from 50.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
28.3%
−34.9 ptssince 2009
from 63.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
40.5%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 42.7% in 2009
Female
59.5%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 57.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.0%
−70.2 ptssince 2013
from 78.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Marianna, Arkansas?

Marianna, Arkansas has about 3,575 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Marianna, Arkansas?

The typical household in Marianna, Arkansas earns about $16,704 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 $70,700, and the typical rent is about $521 a month.

How educated are people in Marianna, Arkansas?

About 6.2% 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 40.0% 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 2,335 residents, a change of about -40 percent over that period.

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

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