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Marietta

Mississippi · 198 residents · 1.78 sq mi
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Marietta has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $44,583. Population has fallen 20% since 2000, a loss of 50 residents. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $73,000. With a median age of 46.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 46.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 28%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
198
−20%since 2000
from 248 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
111 / sq mi
−20%since 2000
from 139 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
46.2
+17%since 2000
from 39.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1361972583193801990201020202024Marietta
2024195
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,583
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,000 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,330
+64%since 2000
from $14,228 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
24.1%
+14.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.4%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 8.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade18.2%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance12.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical12.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Information11.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services9.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration9.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade4%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing4%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$73,000
−28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $67,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$708
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $463 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
76.3%
−8.1 ptssince 2000
from 84.5% in 2000
23.7% rent
Afford Score
1.6
−14%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.6%(242)
Black1.2%(3)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.9%(15)
2020
White, non-Hispanic98%(194)
Black0.5%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score1.3%(3)
Diversity Score
1
−79%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.2%
+13.2 ptssince 2000
from 7.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.3%
+21.3 ptssince 2000
from 67.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.4%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.6 min
+65%since 2000
from 13.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.3%
−8.1 ptssince 2009
from 91.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.7%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.9%
−8.1 ptssince 2011
from 11.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
57.6%
−12.1 ptssince 2011
from 69.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
28.3%
−23.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Female
51.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.6%
−79.5 ptssince 2013
from 90.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Marietta, Mississippi?

Marietta, Mississippi has about 198 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Marietta, Mississippi?

The typical household in Marietta, Mississippi earns about $44,583 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Marietta, Mississippi expensive?

In Marietta, Mississippi, the median home is worth about $73,000, and the typical rent is about $708 a month.

How educated are people in Marietta, Mississippi?

About 20.2% of adults age 25 and over in Marietta, Mississippi hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Marietta, Mississippi?

About 14.4% of people in Marietta, Mississippi live below the federal poverty line.

Has Marietta, Mississippi grown since 1990?

Yes, Marietta, Mississippi has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 67 residents, a change of about -25 percent over that period.

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