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Compare Marietta to Columbus

This post compares Marietta, Georgia to Columbus, Georgia across various dimensions, including population, median income, median age, percentage of housing that is rental, percent of households with kids, and other demographics.

Dimension Marietta (city) Columbus (city)
Population 60,203 198,647
Income (median) $40,720 $38,178
Home Value (median) $242,000 $140,200
White 57% 44%
Black 31% 45%
Asian 3% 2%
With Kids 30% 33%
Age (median) 33 33
Rentals 59% 51%

Questions and Answers:

Q: Which is more populated, Marietta or Columbus?
A: Marietta has a much smaller population count than Columbus: 60203 compared with 198647 total people.

Q: Do incomes tend to be higher in Marietta or in Columbus?
A: Incomes are on average similar in Marietta.

Q: Are homes more expensive in Marietta or Columbus?
A: Homes tend to be more expensive in Marietta.

Q: Which has a higher percentage of housing rental units?
A: Marietta does. The percentage of rentals differs quite a bit: 59% for Marietta versus 51% for Columbus.

Somewhat similar in-state cities, towns, and CDPs to Marietta may include: Rome, Chamblee, and Lawrenceville.

The statistics and analyses on this page are based on data from the U.S. Census American Community Survey.

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