Marietta is a city located in Washington County Ohio. Marietta has a 2024 population of 13,001. It is also the county seat of Washington County. Marietta is currently declining at a rate of -0.68% annually and its population has decreased by -2.65% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 13,355 in 2020.
The average household income in Marietta is $79,856 with a poverty rate of 19%. The median age in Marietta is 39.3 years: 38.5 years for males, and 39.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Marietta was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 12,501 | 94.12% |
| Two or more races | 290 | 2.18% |
| Black or African American | 217 | 1.63% |
| Asian | 152 | 1.14% |
| Other race | 96 | 0.72% |
| Native American | 26 | 0.2% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Asian
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 6,004 | 2.02 | 55.7 | 44.3 |
| Non Family | 2,998 | 1.15 | 46.5 | 53.5 |
| Married | 1,946 | 2.81 | 83.6 | 16.4 |
| Female | 884 | 2.99 | 30.4 | 69.6 |
| Male | 176 | 3.12 | 30.7 | 69.3 |
2.76
Average Family Size
2.02
Average Household Size
55.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 700 | 7.7% |
| Associates Degree | 899 | 9.89% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,524 | 16.77% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,071 | 11.79% |
| High School Graduate | 2,946 | 32.42% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 163 | 1.79% |
| Some College | 1,784 | 19.63% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 8,607 | 7,788 | 2,399 |
| 2+ Races | 147 | 120 | 54 |
| Hispanic | 140 | 140 | 74 |
| Asian | 83 | 83 | 44 |
| Black | 80 | 63 | 0 |
| Other Race | 59 | 59 | 57 |
| Native American | 25 | 25 | 19 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 96.61%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $48,529 | $82,802 | $35,377 |
| Graduate Degree | $57,361 | $56,938 | $60,938 |
| High School Graduate | $25,362 | $26,875 | $23,323 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $16,307 | $0 | $16,163 |
| Overall | $37,842 | $47,802 | $29,747 |
| Some College | $40,873 | $48,727 | $32,339 |
$37,842
Average Earnings
$47,802
Average Male
$29,747
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
96.61% of Marietta residents speak only English, while 3.39% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 1.56% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 11,310 | 2,048 | 18.11% |
| Hispanic | 259 | 99 | 38.22% |
| Multiple | 282 | 85 | 30.14% |
| Other | 96 | 75 | 78.13% |
| Native | 25 | 25 | 100% |
| Black | 129 | 20 | 15.5% |
19%
Overall Poverty Rate
18.73%
Male Poverty Rate
19.26%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Marietta is Native, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Marietta is Black, with 15.5% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.08%. Among those working part-time, it was 19.69%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 26.75%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 40.26% |
| High School | 13.87% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 11.85% |
| Some College | 10.53% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 29.93% |
| Female Unemployed | 18.82% |
| Male Employed | 9.83% |
| Female Employed | 8.11% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $68,750 | $108,363 |
| Households | $45,986 | $79,856 |
| Married Families | $90,697 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $33,294 | $47,988 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
37.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
38.5%
Male Marriage Rate
36.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
946
Number of Veterans
923
Male Veterans
23
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 407 |
| First Gulf War | 238 |
| Second Gulf War | 73 |
| Korea | 67 |
| World War II | 16 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 283 |
| 65 to 74 | 273 |
| 55 to 64 | 254 |
| 35 to 54 | 115 |
| 18 to 34 | 21 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 924 | 8.89% |
| 2+ Races | 14 | 7.69% |
| Black | 8 | 6.45% |
| Hispanic | 2 | 1.25% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
10.61%
Veteran Poverty Rate
28.34%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
56.7%
Labor Force Participation
53.8%
Employment Rate
5.2%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
63.51%
Born in Marietta
96.88%
Native Born
3.12%
Foreign Born
1.1%
Non Citizen
2.02%
Naturalized
96.88% of Marietta residents were born in the United States, with 63.51% having been born in Ohio. 1.1% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 12,559 | -89 | -0.7% |
| 2028 | 12,648 | -88 | -0.69% |
| 2027 | 12,736 | -88 | -0.69% |
| 2026 | 12,824 | -89 | -0.69% |
| 2025 | 12,913 | -88 | -0.68% |
| 2024 | 13,001 | -89 | -0.68% |
| 2023 | 13,090 | -81 | -0.61% |
| 2022 | 13,171 | -137 | -1.03% |
| 2021 | 13,308 | -47 | -0.35% |
| 2020 | 13,355 | -50 | -0.37% |
| 2019 | 13,405 | -170 | -1.25% |
| 2018 | 13,575 | -137 | -1% |
| 2017 | 13,712 | 88 | 0.65% |
| 2016 | 13,624 | -226 | -1.63% |
| 2015 | 13,850 | -76 | -0.55% |
| 2014 | 13,926 | -122 | -0.87% |
| 2013 | 14,048 | 21 | 0.15% |
| 2012 | 14,027 | -23 | -0.16% |
| 2011 | 14,050 | -32 | -0.23% |
| 2010 | 14,082 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 14,515 | -511 | -3.4% |
| 1990 | 15,026 | -1,441 | -8.75% |
| 1980 | 16,467 | -394 | -2.34% |
| 1970 | 16,861 | 14 | 0.08% |
| 1960 | 16,847 | 841 | 5.25% |
| 1950 | 16,006 | 1,463 | 10.06% |
| 1940 | 14,543 | 258 | 1.81% |
| 1930 | 14,285 | -855 | -5.65% |
| 1920 | 15,140 | 2,217 | 17.16% |
| 1910 | 12,923 | -425 | -3.18% |
| 1900 | 13,348 | 5,075 | 61.34% |
| 1890 | 8,273 | 2,829 | 51.97% |
| 1880 | 5,444 | 226 | 4.33% |
| 1870 | 5,218 | 895 | 20.7% |
| 1860 | 4,323 | 1,148 | 36.16% |
| 1850 | 3,175 | -9,384 | -74.72% |