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Marietta, OK


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Marietta, Oklahoma

Marietta, Oklahoma, in Love county, is 50 miles N of Denton, Texas (center to center) and 81 miles N of Dallas, Texas. As of the year 2000 census, 2,445 people lived in Marietta.

The People and Families of Marietta

In Marietta, about 51% of adults are married.

Approximately 23% of Marietta is non-white. A diverse population is one of the features of the city.

In Marietta, females are somewhat more common than males.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Marietta had a median family income of $30,511.

Political Inclinations

Marietta residents donated more money ($400) 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 68% of living spaces in Marietta are occupied by their owners, not by renters.

Commuting

In Marietta, 95% of commuters drive to work. Walking to work is pretty rare in the city.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophyMarietta Racial Diversity
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%Marietta Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Marietta, OK

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Racial Diversity1010
Female Share of the Population99
Senior Citizens77
Children Under 5 Years Old75
Age of the Population45
Well-Paid Single Women47
Well-Paid Single Men35
Male Share of the Population22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size66
Portion of People Married33

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults44
People Above Poverty36
People in Middle Class or Better25
Median Family Income24

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times87
Walking and Biking to Work32
Public Transportation Use22
Working at Home11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes105
Seasonal and Vacation Housing79
People Living Alone77
Affordability of Rents75
Housing Recently Built76
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals67

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime33
Low Violent Crime23
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