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Marietta

North Carolina · 111 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 $35,000. Population has fallen 32% since 2000, a loss of 53 residents. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $103,400. With a median age of 59.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 38% less than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 59.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 53%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
111
−32%since 2000
from 164 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
99 / sq mi
−32%since 2000
from 147 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
59.4
+49%since 2000
from 39.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
961261571872171990201020202024Marietta
2024106
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,000
−25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,938 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,323
+31%since 2000
from $15,490 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
25.0%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 21.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
15.8%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 9.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information22%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade6%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction4%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade4%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$103,400
+53%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
81.1%
−3.9 ptssince 2000
from 85.0% in 2000
18.9% rent
Afford Score
3.0
+103%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic42.3%(47)
Black41.4%(46)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(2)
Asian0.9%(1)
Other19.9%(22)
Diversity Score81.8%(91)
Diversity Score
82
+31%since 2000
from 62 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.4%
+11.7 ptssince 2000
from 9.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.3%
+10.5 ptssince 2000
from 80.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 5.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.8 min
+36%since 2000
from 19.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
91.3%
+26.1 ptssince 2009
from 65.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.8%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−4.8 ptssince 2011
from 4.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
42.7%
−6.1 ptssince 2011
from 48.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
34.0%
−22.2 ptssince 2009
from 56.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.9%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 43.9% in 2009
Female
54.1%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 56.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.5%
−83.1 ptssince 2013
from 88.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Marietta, North Carolina?

Marietta, North Carolina has about 111 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Marietta, North Carolina earns about $35,000 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 $103,400.

How educated are people in Marietta, North Carolina?

About 21.4% 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 15.8% 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 96 residents, a change of about -46 percent over that period.

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