Marietta, North Carolina facts for kids
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Marietta, North Carolina
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 Marietta, North Carolina
Location in North Carolina
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| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Robeson |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.12 sq mi (2.89 km2) |
| • Land | 1.12 sq mi (2.89 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 89 ft (27 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 111 |
| • Density | 99.37/sq mi (38.36/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
28362
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| Area codes | 910, 472 |
| FIPS code | 37-41380 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2406097 |
Marietta is a small town located in Robeson County, North Carolina, in the United States. In 2020, about 111 people lived there.
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About Marietta's Location
Marietta is a small town that covers about 1.1 square miles (2.89 square kilometers) of land. It's located entirely on land, with no water areas.
Marietta's Population Over Time
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1990 | 206 | — | |
| 2000 | 164 | −20.4% | |
| 2010 | 175 | 6.7% | |
| 2020 | 111 | −36.6% | |
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Let's look at how many people have lived in Marietta over the years. In 1990, there were 206 people. By 2000, the population was 164. It grew a little to 175 people in 2010, but then decreased to 111 people in 2020.
Who Lives in Marietta?
In 2000, there were 164 people living in Marietta. These people lived in 60 different homes, and 43 of those were families. The town had about 146 people per square mile.
Most of the people in Marietta were White (about 53%) or African American (about 46%). A very small number of people were from two or more races. There were no people who identified as Native American, Asian, or Pacific Islander at that time. Also, no one identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Homes and Families
Out of the 60 homes in Marietta in 2000, about 37% had children under 18 living there. More than half (53%) were married couples living together. About 13% of homes had a female head of the house without a husband present. About 28% were not families.
Almost a quarter (23%) of all homes were made up of just one person. About 12% of homes had someone living alone who was 65 years old or older. On average, there were about 2.7 people in each home and 3.2 people in each family.
Age Groups in Marietta
The people in Marietta were spread out across different age groups. About 26% of the population was under 18 years old. About 7% were between 18 and 24 years old. The largest group, about 28%, was between 25 and 44 years old. About 27% were between 45 and 64 years old, and about 12% were 65 years old or older. The average age in Marietta was 40 years.
For every 100 females, there were about 102 males. If we look at adults aged 18 and over, for every 100 females, there were about 92 males.
Income and Economy
In 2000, the average income for a home in Marietta was about $30,938 per year. For families, the average income was higher, around $50,417 per year. Men generally earned more than women. The average income per person in the town was about $15,490.
About 10% of all people and 9% of families in Marietta lived below the poverty line. This included about 8.5% of those under 18 and about 6% of those 65 and older.
See also
In Spanish: Marietta (Carolina del Norte) para niños
