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Marietta, MS
Town in Prentiss County, Mississippi.
Population
195
Land area
1.8sq mi
People per sq mi
110
ZIP codes
0
Marietta and its ZIP codes
Marietta at a glance
- Marietta is 74% denser than Mississippi as a whole.
Local data for Marietta, MS
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Prentiss County. PPP loans are for Marietta.
Unemployment rate
3.1%
Aug 2026, -1.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$43,371
7,156 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$41,034
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$149M
FY 2026, $5,973 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Marietta, MS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
361
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
9
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
89° / 29°F
60.4 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Marietta, MS, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.8%
U.S. 33.3% +6.5 pts
Diabetes
15.3%
U.S. 12.1% +3.2 pts
Smoking
19.5%
U.S. 12.8% +6.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.3%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
Cities near Marietta
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| KirkvilleCensus-designated place | 3.6 mi | 3.5 |
| New SiteCensus-designated place | 5.1 mi | 2.6 |
| WheelerCensus-designated place | 9.5 mi | 1.9 |
| BaldwynCity | 9.7 mi | 11.6 |
| GuntownTown | 12 mi | 6.4 |
| MantachieTown | 12 mi | 4.3 |
| BoonevilleCity | 13 mi | 25.8 |
| DennisCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 1.4 |
| SaltilloCity | 15 mi | 9.5 |
| BelmontTown | 15 mi | 4.7 |
| GoldenTown | 16 mi | 0.6 |
| FultonCity | 16 mi | 8.5 |
| PadenVillage | 16 mi | 0.9 |
| TishomingoTown | 17 mi | 0.9 |
| MoorevilleCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 2.8 |
| JumpertownTown | 18 mi | 1.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Marietta, MS in?
- Marietta is in Prentiss County, Mississippi.
- What is the population of Marietta, MS?
- About 195 people live in Marietta, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Marietta?
- Nearby places include Kirkville (3.6 mi), New Site (5.1 mi), Wheeler (9.5 mi), Baldwyn (9.7 mi), Guntown (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023