State
County
Land Area (mi²)
1.3 sq mi
Density (mi²)
1,012.10/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
-4.42%
Growth Since 2010
-25.13%
Rank in State
Rank in Country
World Population Review
Marks, Mississippi Population 2021
1,299
Marks is a city located in Quitman County Mississippi. It is also the county seat of Quitman County. With a 2020 population of 1,299, it is the 137th largest city in Mississippi and the 9250th largest city in the United States . Marks is currently declining at a rate of -4.42% annually and its population has decreased by -25.13% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,735 in 2010. Marks reached it's highest population of 1,721 in 2010. Spanning over 1 miles, Marks has a population density of 1,012 people per square mile.
The average household income in Marks is $42,207 with a poverty rate of 27.15%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $611 per month, and the median house value is $67,800. The median age in Marks is 44 years, 44 years for males, and 45.1 years for females.
Marks Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Marks was:
- Black or African American: 76.45%
- White: 22.52%
- Two or more races: 0.80%
- Other race: 0.23%
- Native American: 0.00%
- Asian: 0.00%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
The current population of Marks, Mississippi is 1,299 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 1,479.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 1,735.
Marks, Mississippi Population 2021
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 1,341 | 76.45% |
| White | 395 | 22.52% |
| Two or More Races | 14 | 0.80% |
| Some Other Race | 4 | 0.23% |
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Marks Population by Race
Marks Population Pyramid $2021
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Marks Population by Age
Marks Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 699 | 2.4 | 69 |
| Non Family | 274 | 1.2 | 67.9 |
| Married | 196 | 2.88 | 89.3 |
| Female | 186 | 3.62 | 54.3 |
| Male | 43 | 2.56 | 46.5 |
3.11
Average Family Size
2.4
Average Household Size
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Marks Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 71 | 5.77% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 176 | 14.30% |
| High School Graduate | 417 | 33.87% |
| Some College | 323 | 26.24% |
| Associates Degree | 78 | 6.34% |
| Bachelors Degree | 126 | 10.24% |
| Graduate Degree | 40 | 3.25% |
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Marks Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Marks Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 859 | 656 | 78 |
| White | 366 | 326 | 88 |
| Hispanic | 4 | ||
| Other Race | 4 | ||
| 2+ Races | 2 | 2 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 24.04%.
Marks Educational Attainment by Race
Marks Earnings by Educational Attainment
Marks Language by Age
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Marks Language
99.52% of Marks residents speak only English, while 0.48% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0.48% of the population.
Marks Language
Marks Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 1,310 | 411 | 31.37% |
| White | 348 | 41 | 11.78% |
| Multiple | 14 | 2 | 14.29% |
27.15%
Overall Poverty Rate
28.03%
Male Poverty Rate
26.38%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Marks
The race most likely to be in poverty in Marks is Black, with 31.37% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Marks is White, with 11.78% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 11.63%. Among those working part-time, it was 27.65%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 31.95%.
Marks Poverty
Marks Poverty Rate by Education
Marks Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
30.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
38.1%
Male Marriage Rate
24.8%
Female Marriage Rate
Marks Married by Age and Sex
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Marks Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Marks Marital Status by Race
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Marks Marital Status
Marks Veterans by War
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 41 | 11.08% |
| Black | 26 | 2.42% |
Marks Veterans by Race
Marks Veterans by Education
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13.43%
Veteran Poverty Rate
13.43%
Veteran Disability Rate
Marks Veterans by Education
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54.9%
Labor Force Participation
45.8%
Employment Rate
16.6%
Unemployment Rate
Marks Employment by Age
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Marks Employment by Race
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Marks Employment by Education
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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99.77%
Native Born
0.23%
Foreign Born
0.23%
Non Citizen
0.00%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
99.77% of Marks residents were born in the United States, with 90.31% having been born in Mississippi. 0.23% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Marks Place of Birth
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,299 | -60 | -4.42% |
| 2020 | 1,359 | -60 | -4.23% |
| 2019 | 1,419 | -60 | -4.06% |
| 2018 | 1,479 | -37 | -2.44% |
| 2017 | 1,516 | -33 | -2.13% |
| 2016 | 1,549 | -25 | -1.59% |
| 2015 | 1,574 | -36 | -2.24% |
| 2014 | 1,610 | -29 | -1.77% |
| 2013 | 1,639 | -2 | -0.12% |
| 2012 | 1,641 | -57 | -3.36% |
| 2011 | 1,698 | -23 | -1.34% |
| 2010 | 1,721 | 0.00% |