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Marietta

North Carolina · 175 residents · 1.117 sq mi
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Marietta has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $32,917. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $84,700. With a median age of 48.1, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. The poverty rate of 34.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 28% less than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 48.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 49%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
175
+7%since 2000
from 164 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
157 / sq mi
+7%since 2000
from 147 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
48.1
+21%since 2000
from 39.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
961261571872171990201020202024Marietta
2024106
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,917
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,938 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,466
+6%since 2000
from $15,490 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
22.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 21.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
34.0%
+24.1 ptssince 2000
from 9.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.444
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade13.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Information13.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services6%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance2.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$84,700
+49%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$850
+175%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $244 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
29.2%
−55.8 ptssince 2000
from 85.0% in 2000
18.5% rent
Vacancy rate
22.4%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 27.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
19.2%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
58.3%
+16.2 ptssince 2009
from 42.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.6
+77%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic53%(87)
Black46.3%(76)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score62.2%(102)
2010
White, non-Hispanic42.3%(74)
Black56.6%(99)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.3%(6)
Diversity Score65.1%(114)
Diversity Score
65
+5%since 2000
from 62 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.5%
+13.9 ptssince 2000
from 9.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
79.2%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 80.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−5.2 ptssince 2000
from 5.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
38.6 min
+104%since 2000
from 19.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
64.3%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 65.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
32.1%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 30.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
5.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
15.5%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 18.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
41.7%
−14.5 ptssince 2009
from 56.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.1%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 43.9% in 2009
Female
56.9%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 56.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
19.7%
−28.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Marietta, North Carolina?

Marietta, North Carolina has about 175 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Marietta, North Carolina?

The typical household in Marietta, North Carolina earns about $32,917 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Marietta, North Carolina expensive?

In Marietta, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $84,700, and the typical rent is about $850 a month.

How educated are people in Marietta, North Carolina?

About 23.5% of adults age 25 and over in Marietta, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Marietta, North Carolina?

About 34.0% of people in Marietta, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Marietta, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Marietta, North Carolina has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 32 residents, a change of about -15 percent over that period.

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

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