State
County
Land Area (mi²)
23.4 sq mi
Density (mi²)
2,619.30/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
0.36% (220)
Growth Since 2010
8.36% (4,728)
Rank in State
Rank in Country
Marietta, Georgia Population 2021
61,307
Marietta is a city located in Cobb County Georgia. It is also the county seat of Cobb County. With a 2020 population of 61,307, it is the 14th largest city in Georgia and the 625th largest city in the United States . Marietta is currently growing at a rate of 0.36% annually and its population has increased by 8.36% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 56,579 in 2010. Spanning over 23 miles, Marietta has a population density of 2,619 people per square mile.
The average household income in Marietta is $85,402 with a poverty rate of 14.01%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $1,102 per month, and the median house value is $287,600. The median age in Marietta is 34.9 years, 33.6 years for males, and 36.5 years for females.
Marietta Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Mariettawas:
- White: 55.18%
- Black or African American: 30.49%
- Other race: 7.08%
- Two or more races: 3.91%
- Asian: 2.59%
- Native American: 0.66%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.08%
The current population of Marietta, Georgia is 61,307 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 61,307.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 56,579.
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 33,411 | 55.18% |
| Black or African American | 18,462 | 30.49% |
| Some Other Race | 4,289 | 7.08% |
| Two or More Races | 2,366 | 3.91% |
| Asian | 1,568 | 2.59% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 402 | 0.66% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 46 | 0.08% |
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Marietta Population Pyramid $2021
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| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 24,554 | 2.35 | 42 |
| Non Family | 10,766 | 1.31 | 29.7 |
| Married | 8,973 | 3.09 | 66.2 |
| Female | 3,621 | 3.3 | 22.9 |
| Male | 1,194 | 3.26 | 27.7 |
3.06
Average Family Size
2.35
Average Household Size
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 2,895 | 7.21% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 2,029 | 5.05% |
| High School Graduate | 7,876 | 19.62% |
| Some College | 7,815 | 19.47% |
| Associates Degree | 2,677 | 6.67% |
| Bachelors Degree | 11,034 | 27.49% |
| Graduate Degree | 5,813 | 14.48% |
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Marietta Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 21,621 | 19,843 | 11,321 |
| Black | 11,839 | 11,146 | 3,717 |
| Hispanic | 4,699 | 2,449 | 752 |
| Other Race | 2,105 | 907 | 246 |
| Asian | 1,114 | 931 | 671 |
| 2+ Races | 883 | 726 | 331 |
| Native American | 326 | 219 | 67 |
| Islander | 42 | 42 | 37 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among islander people with a rate of 88.10%.
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$39,070
Average Earnings
$45,618
Average Male
$33,125
Average Female
Marietta Language by Age
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Marietta Language
74.72% of Marietta residents speak only English, while 25.28% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 17.38% of the population.
Marietta Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 27,531 | 2,965 | 10.77% |
| Black | 17,639 | 2,700 | 15.31% |
| Hispanic | 9,277 | 2,220 | 23.93% |
| Other | 4,263 | 829 | 19.45% |
| Multiple | 2,322 | 323 | 13.91% |
| Asian | 1,400 | 137 | 9.79% |
| Native | 401 | 44 | 10.97% |
| Islander | 41 | 4 | 9.76% |
14.01%
Overall Poverty Rate
13.75%
Male Poverty Rate
14.25%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Marietta
The race most likely to be in poverty in Marietta is Hispanic, with 23.93% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Marietta is Islander, with 9.76% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.89%. Among those working part-time, it was 23.54%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 21.34%.
Marietta Marital Status
Marriage Rates
41.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
42.5%
Male Marriage Rate
39.6%
Female Marriage Rate
Marietta Married by Age and Sex
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Marietta Marriage
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 35-44.
Marietta Marital Status by Race
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,596 | 5.85% |
| Black | 1,387 | 9.85% |
| Hispanic | 143 | 2.35% |
| 2+ Races | 75 | 6.43% |
| Other Race | 30 | 1.13% |
| Islander | 20 | 47.62% |
| Asian | 13 | 0.98% |
| Native American | 11 | 2.74% |
Marietta Veterans by Education
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8.54%
Veteran Poverty Rate
19.87%
Veteran Disability Rate
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68.8%
Labor Force Participation
65.4%
Employment Rate
4.5%
Unemployment Rate
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Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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38.31%
Born in Marietta
82.60%
Native Born
17.40%
Foreign Born
11.88%
Non Citizen
5.51%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
82.60% of Marietta residents were born in the United States, with 38.31% having been born in Georgia. 11.88% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Note: 2020 and 2021 data is projected
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 61,307 | 220 | 0.36% |
| 2020 | 61,087 | 220 | 0.36% |
| 2019 | 60,867 | 220 | 0.36% |
| 2018 | 60,647 | -32 | -0.05% |
| 2017 | 60,679 | 0.00% | |
| 2016 | 60,679 | 834 | 1.39% |
| 2015 | 59,845 | 298 | 0.50% |
| 2014 | 59,547 | 728 | 1.24% |
| 2013 | 58,819 | 652 | 1.12% |
| 2012 | 58,167 | 819 | 1.43% |
| 2011 | 57,348 | 640 | 1.13% |
| 2010 | 56,708 | -2,040 | -0.35% |
| 2000 | 58,748 | 14,619 | 2.90% |
| 1990 | 44,129 | 13,308 | 3.65% |
| 1980 | 30,821 | 3,605 | 1.25% |
| 1970 | 27,216 | 1,651 | 0.63% |
| 1960 | 25,565 | 4,878 | 2.14% |
| 1950 | 20,687 | 12,020 | 9.09% |
| 1940 | 8,667 | 1,029 | 1.27% |
| 1930 | 7,638 | 1,448 | 2.12% |
| 1920 | 6,190 | 241 | 0.40% |
| 1910 | 5,949 | 1,503 | 2.96% |
| 1900 | 4,446 | 1,062 | 2.77% |
| 1890 | 3,384 | 704 | 0.78% |
| 1860 | 2,680 | 0.00% |