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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Marietta

Ohio · 14,515 residents · 8.429 sq mi
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Marietta has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $29,272. Population has declined 3% since 1990. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $73,300. Households here earn about 29% less than the Ohio median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.4
US median: 35.2
Average education
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

14,515
−3%since 1990
from 15,026 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,722 / sq mi
−3%since 1990
from 1,783 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
38.4
+13%since 1990
from 34.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
13K14K14K15K15K1990201020202024Marietta
202413K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$29,272
+6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $20,950 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$18,021
+55%since 1990
from $11,646 in 1990
US average: $21,522
16.9%
−0.7 ptssince 1990
from 17.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$73,300
+20%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $46,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$402
+2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $300 in 1990
US average: $602
59.2%
−0.4 ptssince 1990
from 59.6% in 1990
40.8% rent
2.5
+14%since 1990
from 2.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.3%(14,777)
Black1.5%(218)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(88)
Asian0.1%(19)
Diversity Score5.5%(824)
2000
White, non-Hispanic95.7%(13,898)
Black1.1%(156)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(114)
Asian0.7%(103)
Diversity Score6.4%(932)
6
+17%since 1990
from 5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

23.3%
+3.5 ptssince 1990
from 19.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
84.1%
+8.8 ptssince 1990
from 75.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
10.4%
+3.5 ptssince 1990
from 6.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

12.3 min
−8%since 1990
from 13.4 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Marietta, Ohio?

Marietta, Ohio has about 14,515 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Marietta, Ohio?

The typical household in Marietta, Ohio earns about $29,272 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Marietta, Ohio expensive?

In Marietta, Ohio, the median home is worth about $73,300, and the typical rent is about $402 a month.

How educated are people in Marietta, Ohio?

About 23.3% of adults age 25 and over in Marietta, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Marietta, Ohio?

About 16.9% of people in Marietta, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

Has Marietta, Ohio grown since 1990?

Yes, Marietta, Ohio has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 511 residents, a change of about -3 percent over that period.

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

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