Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Marietta, OH Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

13,203

Median Agei

39.4

Race & Ethnicityi

White

92.8%12,246

Two or More

3.4%448

Hispanic/Latino

1.5%194

Black

1.2%153

Asian

0.8%106

Other

0.4%55

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%1

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

3.2%293

High School Diploma

29.8%2,691

Some College (<1 yr)

6.6%599

Some College (1+ yr)

12.4%1,117

Associate's Degree

10.7%971

Bachelor's Degree

15.5%1,398

Master's Degree

8.4%758

Professional Degree

3.2%286

Doctorate

1.6%146

HS or Higher

91.4%

BA or Higher

28.6%

Graduate+

13.2%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$161,800

Median Renti

$861

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

55.7%3,283

Renter-Occupied

44.3%2,610

Total Units

6,852

Homeownership

55.7%

Vacancy Rate

14%

Home Values

Under $50K

6.5%212

$50K–$100K

11.5%377

$100K–$150K

27.8%913

$150K–$200K

19.3%632

$200K–$300K

24.6%809

$300K–$500K

7%231

$500K–$1M

2.1%69

$1M+

1.2%40

Rent Distribution

Under $500

298

$500–$750

643

$750–$1,000

954

$1,000–$1,250

442

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

0.3%22

2010–2019

1.1%77

2000–2009

2.3%161

1990–1999

8.5%584

1980–1989

7.3%498

1970–1979

14.8%1,014

1960–1969

9.4%643

1950–1959

10.4%713

1940–1949

4.2%291

1939 or earlier

41.6%2,849

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

74.6%4,394

Electricity

24.2%1,425

No Fuel

0.6%33

Bottled/LP Gas

0.4%25

Other

0.2%10

Wood

0.1%6

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$47,873

Mean Household Incomei

$67,788

Per Capita Incomei

$32,127

Poverty Ratei

17.4%

Unemploymenti

4.7%

Labor Forcei

6,482

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

7.3%428

$10K–$15K

6.4%379

$15K–$20K

7.9%465

$20K–$25K

6.6%387

$25K–$30K

6%354

$30K–$35K

5.9%349

$35K–$40K

3.7%218

$40K–$45K

4%233

$45K–$50K

3.8%222

$50K–$60K

6%356

$60K–$75K

8.8%521

$75K–$100K

12.1%711

$100K–$125K

7.2%424

$125K–$150K

5.2%309

$150K–$200K

4.6%269

$200K+

4.5%268

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

740

Residentsi

1,068

Avg. Tenant Renti

$370/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

4 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers384 homes70% occupied$371/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 8354 homes94% occupied$369/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $47,873/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $14K/yr

74.6%

Very low income$14K–$24K/yr

22.4%

Low income$24K–$38K/yr

Who Receives This Housing

76.1% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

5.5% of subsidized households are minority

33.9% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

38.9% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

6,088

Avg. Commutei

15.6 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

6,180

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

806(7.4% of civilian adults)