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Marietta, Illinois
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Location of Marietta in Fulton County, Illinois.
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Location of Illinois in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Fulton |
| Township | Harris |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.27 sq mi (0.71 km2) |
| • Land | 0.27 sq mi (0.71 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 637 ft (194 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 101 |
| • Density | 369.96/sq mi (142.64/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Code(s) |
61459
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| Area code(s) | 309 |
| FIPS code | 17-46825 |
| GNIS ID | 2399255 |
| Wikimedia Commons | Marietta, Illinois |
Marietta is a small village located in Fulton County, Illinois, in the United States. It is a quiet community with a population of 101 people, according to the 2020 census.
Where Marietta Is
Marietta is a village located in the western part of Fulton County. It is found along Illinois Route 95. This road goes east about 11 miles (18 km) to a town called Cuba. It also goes west about 6 miles (10 km) to Illinois Route 41. This point is about 5 miles (8 km) south of Bushnell.
The village covers a total area of about 0.27 square miles (0.71 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
How Many People Live Here
The number of people living in Marietta has changed over the years. Here is a quick look at the population from different census counts:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1850 | 442 | — | |
| 1860 | 188 | −57.5% | |
| 1870 | 110 | −41.5% | |
| 1880 | 118 | 7.3% | |
| 1910 | 329 | — | |
| 1920 | 512 | 55.6% | |
| 1930 | 202 | −60.5% | |
| 1940 | 193 | −4.5% | |
| 1950 | 178 | −7.8% | |
| 1960 | 201 | 12.9% | |
| 1970 | 169 | −15.9% | |
| 1980 | 192 | 13.6% | |
| 1990 | 142 | −26.0% | |
| 2000 | 150 | 5.6% | |
| 2010 | 112 | −25.3% | |
| 2020 | 101 | −9.8% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
In 2020, there were 101 people living in Marietta. There were 33 households and 21 families in the village. Most of the people living in Marietta were White. A small number of people were of Native American background or from two or more races.
The average age of people in the village was about 62.4 years old. About 14.8% of the people were under 18 years old. About 37.7% of the people were 65 years old or older.
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