Marietta Population

1800–2026

12,990

2026 projection

3% since 2020 (decrease)

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau decennial counts and annual estimates, including 2010–2020 intercensal estimates. 2026 is a projection. Values between recorded years are interpolated.

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Population by year

Population estimates for Marietta. Annual change is shown as a percentage. Growth is the total change since the preceding observation.
202612,990-630.48%
202513,053-510.39%
202413,104-180.14%
202313,122-860.65%
202213,208-1080.81%
202113,316-690.52%
202013,385-170.13%
201913,402-1701.25%
201813,572-1381.01%
201713,710+880.65%

Showing 10 of 38 years.

The 2020 row compares the April 1 Census count with the July 1, 2019 estimate (about nine months). Its Growth and Annual change therefore do not represent a full year.

Growth since 2020, compared

Marietta has a population change about the same as Washington County, and lower than Ohio and the U.S.

  • United States+3.1%
  • Ohio+0.9%
  • Washington County−2.1%
  • Marietta−2.3%

Change from July 1, 2020 to July 1, 2025 population estimates—not annualized growth or site projections.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau. U.S. totals are summed from the 50 states and D.C.; unavailable comparisons are omitted.

Marietta Demographics

39.4median age

Median age

Female41.8 yrs
Male37.1 yrs

Adults

10,829
2,940 seniors (65+) · 27% of adults7,889 other adults

Sex

Female 51.6% · 6,815Male 48.4% · 6,388

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S0101

Race and ethnicity

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Each square is about 1% of residents (roughly 132 people).

Hispanic or Latino residents can be of any race. All other groups exclude Hispanic residents.

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table B03002

Marietta Income

$47,873median household income

Median household income

$47,873

Half of households earn more, half earn less

Median earnings

$37,495

Typical yearly pay for a worker 25 or older.

Poverty rate

19.1%

About 1 in 5 residents

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Tables S1901, S1501, S1701

Marietta Marital Status

37% of residents age 15 and older are married.

MarriedNever married
Overall
Male
Female
Marital status of residents age 15 and older
StatusOverallMaleFemale
Married37%38%35%
Never married38%41%35%
Divorced15%13%16%
Widowed9%4%13%
Separated2%3%<1%

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S1201