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Compare Marietta to Decatur

This post compares Marietta, Georgia to Decatur, 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) Decatur (city)
Population 60,203 22,022
Income (median) $40,720 $84,895
Home Value (median) $242,000 $418,700
White 57% 68%
Black 31% 21%
Asian 3% 4%
With Kids 30% 39%
Age (median) 33 35
Rentals 59% 33%

Questions and Answers:

Q: Which is more populated, Marietta or Decatur?
A: Marietta has a larger population count than Decatur: 60203 compared with 22022 total people.

Q: Do incomes tend to be higher in Marietta or in Decatur?
A: Incomes are on average much lower in Marietta.

Q: Are homes more expensive in Marietta or Decatur?
A: Homes tend to be much less 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 33% for Decatur.

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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