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Marietta, Mississippi
Town · Population 193 · #268 in Mississippi
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About Marietta
Marietta is a tiny community in northeastern Mississippi, home to 193 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Marietta holds the status of an incorporated town — local government on a neighborly scale. The community covers 1.78 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 108 residents per square mile.
📰 Marietta News Today
- From Marietta to Mississippi for Music(Fest) Mississippi State University · Jun 29
- Karen Nicole Mills Thomas Obituary (1988 - 2026) - Marietta, MS - WTVA Legacy obituary · Jul 22
- TROY’s Ilium Records signs Mississippi artist Chance Stanley Troy University · Apr 13
- Caril V. Stephens Obituary Oct 27, 2025 bradfordokeefe.com · Oct 27
- Karen Thomas Obituary (1988 - 2026) - Marietta, MS - The Daily Journal Legacy obituary · Jul 20
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Marietta Unique
- One of 11 places in the US named Marietta — but the Mississippi one has a character all its own.
- Positioned in northeastern Mississippi, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Mississippi — one of 427 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Small-town pace of life: less traffic, more community, and neighbors who wave.
- Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 10 miles.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Marietta
- Saucer Creek Recreation Area reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Marietta
- MARIETTA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateMississippi
TypeTown
Population (2024)193
Rank in state#268 of 299
Land area1.78 sq mi
Density108/sq mi
Coordinates34.5000, -88.4726