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Marietta, OH


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Marietta, Ohio

Marietta, Ohio, in Washington county, is 74 miles N of Charleston, West Virginia (center to center) and 90 miles SE of Columbus, Ohio. The city is included in the Parkersburg - Marietta metropolitan area. As of the year 2000 census, 14,515 people lived in Marietta.

The People and Families of Marietta

In Marietta, about 44% of adults are married. Marietta is a place where you'll find a lot of people living alone in their apartments or homes. It's not a place just for families. Though it's not a singles bar, single people will feel at home in the city; the city has more single adults than most places of its size.

In Marietta, females are somewhat more common than males.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Marietta had a median family income of $36,042.

Political Inclinations

Marietta residents donated more money ($6,460) to George W. Bush than to the other candidates in the 2004 Presidential race. Across all electoral races, the Republican party attracted the most donations from the city.

Marietta Housing

An estimated 59% of living spaces in Marietta are occupied by their owners, not by renters. The city housing isn't the newest - the average home age is greater here than you'll find elsewhere. In general, Marietta offers inexpensive rents.

Commuting

In Marietta, 89% of commuters drive to work. You might spend less time in the car if you live in the city; people report shorter commutes than most.

High Points

Marietta strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Ohio):

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)
Top 6%Marietta Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)
Top 11%Marietta Walking and Biking to Work
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 15%Marietta Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Marietta, OH

Comparing Marietta to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Ohio (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population99
Senior Citizens88
Age of the Population77
Well-Paid Single Women56
Well-Paid Single Men44
Male Share of the Population22
Children Under 5 Years Old22
Racial Diversity25

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married22
Average Household Size11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults68
People in Middle Class or Better32
People Above Poverty32
Median Family Income22

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times910
Walking and Biking to Work89
Working at Home46
Public Transportation Use45

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone910
Affordability of Rents99
Affordability of Property Taxes88
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals89
Seasonal and Vacation Housing67
Housing Recently Built23

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