Marks is a city located in Quitman County, Mississippi. Marks has a 2026 population of 1,163. It is also the county seat of Quitman County. Marks is currently declining at a rate of -3.24% annually and its population has decreased by -16.75% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,397 in 2020.
The median household income in Marks is $32,132 with a poverty rate of 18.47%. The median age in Marks is 38.9 years: 34.3 years for males, and 46 years for females. For every 100 females there are 86.1 males.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 38.9 years
Female: 46 years
Male: 34.3 years
There are 1,055 adults, (221 of whom are seniors) in Marks.
Female: 740 (53.7%)
Male: 637 (46.3%)
The racial composition of Marks includes 70.44% Black or African American, 27.74% White, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, Native American and multiracial populations.
| Race | Population ↓ | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 970 | 70.44% |
| White | 382 | 27.74% |
| Two or more races | 13 | 0.94% |
| Native American | 12 | 0.87% |
Marks ' average per capita income is $32,899. Household income levels show a median of $32,132. The poverty rate stands at 18.47%.
| Name | Median ↓ | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $81,250 | - |
| Families | $49,688 | $70,149 |
| Households | $32,132 | $57,034 |
| Non Families | $21,840 | $39,794 |
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