Marietta, Illinois
Village · Population 100 · #1226 in Illinois
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About Marietta
Set in the western part of Illinois, Marietta is a tiny community, home to 100 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Officially, Marietta is an incorporated village, one of the most intimate forms of local government in America. The community covers 0.27 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 370 residents per square mile.
📰 Marietta News Today
- James Morgan Garrison Obituary (2026) - Marietta, IL - Martin-Hollis Funeral Home Legacy obituary · May 15
- Kirk Nichols Obituary - Marietta, GA Dignity Memorial · Dec 1
- Michael Marietta, Jr. Obituary Aug 30, 2025 - Reeves - Baskerville Reeves & Baskerville Funeral Home · Aug 30
- Charlene Jo Nolan Obituary (2026) - Marietta, IL - Martin-Hollis Funeral Home Legacy obituary · May 4
- J. Doyle Lutz Obituary | Martin-Hollis Funeral Home | Bushnell, IL Tribute Archive · Sep 25
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What Makes Marietta Unique
- One of 11 places in the US named Marietta — but the Illinois one has a character all its own.
- One of the smallest municipal footprints in the country at just 0.27 sq mi.
- Positioned in western Illinois, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
Why People Love It Here
- Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 8 miles.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateIllinois
TypeVillage
Population (2024)100
Rank in state#1226 of 1,294
Land area0.27 sq mi
Density370/sq mi
Coordinates40.4995, -90.3930