Marietta, GA Population Statistics: Density Map Data
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Area Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population
| Metric | Marietta | Georgia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 64,442 | 10,915,984 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 2700.2 | 183.6 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | -0.02% | 1.00% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 31.7 | 38.8 | 37.1 |
| Households | 25,063 | 4,007,777 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Marietta declined by 0.1% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 63,580 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Marietta has a the economy index of C, which means it is somewhat prosperous.
| Metric | Marietta | Georgia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $70,570 | $74,683 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 5.97% | 5.54% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 4.7% | 5.1% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Marietta is about 6% lower than in Georgia.
Housing
| Metric | Marietta | Georgia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $468,766 | $238,631 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $1,488 | $1,306 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 45.7% | 65.4% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Marietta is about 26.3 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,488 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Marietta spend about 52 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 215 hours, about 9.0 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Marietta | Georgia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 25.8 | 23.6 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 51.6 | 47.3 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 215 | 197 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $6,660 | $6,106 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 16.8% | 14.2% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 25,171 | 11,986 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 4,129 | 1,447 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Marietta is 26 minutes, longer than the 24 minutes in Georgia.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Marietta has a education index of B, which means it is quite educated.
| Metric | Marietta | Georgia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 38.4% | 30.7% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.44 | 2.64 | 2.54 |
Health
Marietta has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | Marietta | Georgia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 78.3 | 75.8 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 14.7% | 20.0% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 16.3% | 22.0% | 19.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Marietta, Georgia.
What is the population of Marietta, Georgia?
The population of Marietta, Georgia is 64,442, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Marietta, Georgia?
The population density of Marietta, Georgia is 2700.2 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Marietta, Georgia?
The median household income in Marietta, Georgia is $70,570, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Marietta, Georgia?
The median home price in Marietta, Georgia is $468,766, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Marietta, Georgia?
The unemployment rate in Marietta, Georgia is 4.7%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.