City · Arkansas
Marianna, Arkansas
Marianna, city, in Lee County, Arkansas. Marianna had 3,253 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 10.3% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 3,575 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 3,417 (±14). GEOID 0544120.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
3,253
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 3,575 · ACS 2020-2024: 3,417 ±14
Median household income
$20,138
±$5,398 (90% margin)
Arkansas: $60,773
Median home value
$81,700
±$70,340 (90% margin)
Arkansas: $188,000
Median gross rent
$660
±$160 (90% margin)
Arkansas: $947
Where is Marianna and what county is it in?
Marianna is a city in Lee County, Arkansas. It covers 3.6 square miles of land, 989 residents per square mile in 2020.
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Marianna, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 3,253 people lived in Marianna on July 1, 2025, down 10.3% since 2020, while Arkansas grew 3.4%. The 2020 Census counted 3,575 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 3,417 (±14).
| Measure | Marianna | Lee County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 3,417 ±14 | 8,359 | −158 |
| Households | 1,186 ±162 | 2,690 | −359 |
| Average household size | 2.82 ±0.38 | 2.53 | +0.57 |
| Housing units | 1,689 ±139 | 3,694 | −343 |
Marianna's population since 2000
From 5,181 in 2000 to 3,253 in 2025: down 37.2%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Marianna as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Marianna?
The median resident of Marianna is 40.2 years old; 28.8% are under 18 and 18.0% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic Black residents at 82.0%, then non-Hispanic white residents at 15.7%.
| Measure | Marianna | Lee County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40.2 ±4.9 | 41.9 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 28.8% ±2.5 pts | 18.9% | – |
| 65 years and over | 18.0% ±3.2 pts | 20.4% | – |
| Male | 39.0% ±4.3 pts | 56.2% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.1% ±0.7 pts | 3.1% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 15.7% ±5.0 pts | 39.6% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 82.0% ±6.3 pts | 54.5% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.2 pts | 0.0% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.2 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.2 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 2.1% ±2.7 pts | 2.7% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.2 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 0.0% ±1.2 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 0.2% ±0.8 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 3.5% ±2.2 pts | 5.1% | – |
| With a disability | 23.0% ±5.8 pts | 28.0% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 4.8% ±3.8 pts | 6.4% | – |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 83.6% ±6.0 pts | 79.8% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 7.4% ±4.6 pts | 7.2% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 2.2% ±1.7 pts | 2.0% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 90.6% ±6.3 pts | 92.2% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.1% ±0.1 pts | 0.3% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Marianna earn?
Half of Marianna's 1,186 households earn less than $20,138 a year (±$5,398), against $34,375 in Lee County and $60,773 in Arkansas. In 2015-2019 it was $21,114 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 56.8% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Marianna | Lee County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $20,138 ±$5,398 | $34,375 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $37,762 ±$7,348 | $66,574 | – |
| Per capita income | $14,924 ±$2,640 | $23,465 | −$5,305 |
| People below the poverty line | 56.8% ±8.2 pts | 39.4% | +24.5 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 79.8% ±11.8 pts | 65.9% | +39.9 pts |
| Households receiving SNAP | 46.8% ±9.1 pts | 27.8% | – |
| Households with a computer | 84.6% ±7.4 pts | 83.3% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 90.1% ±6.9 pts | 82.2% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Marianna?
Owners occupy 30.1% of Marianna's occupied homes and renters 69.9%. The median renter pays $660 a month including utilities, and 69.5% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Marianna | Lee County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $81,700 ±$70,340 | $75,300 | – |
| Median gross rent | $660 ±$160 | $667 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 69.5% ±15.3 pts | 66.2% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $905 ±$280 | $958 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 30.1% ±10.0 pts | 59.0% | −16.1 pts |
| Renter-occupied homes | 69.9% ±10.0 pts | 41.0% | – |
| Housing units | 1,689 ±139 | 3,694 | −343 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±10.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 9.8% ±8.0 pts | 13.0% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 55.9% ±8.5 pts | 70.4% | – |
| Mobile homes | 4.1% ±3.9 pts | 10.6% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0% ±2.3 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 3.4% ±2.7 pts | 5.2% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 9.1% ±5.3 pts | 9.1% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 29.8% ±10.6 pts | 16.7% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Marianna building?
Builders took permits for 0 new housing units in Marianna in 2025 (0 in single-family houses), 0.0 per 1,000 residents against 5.0 across Arkansas.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Marianna work and get to work?
62.6% of Marianna's workers drive alone and 29.6% work from home. The average trip to work takes 21.6 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 28.9%.
| Measure | Marianna | Lee County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 47.8% ±9.5 pts | 36.9% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 28.9% ±14.6 pts | 19.1% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 62.6% ±15.3 pts | 77.5% | – |
| Carpooled | 7.8% ±6.1 pts | 3.7% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±4.6 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Walked | 0.0% ±4.6 pts | 1.6% | – |
| Worked from home | 29.6% ±15.7 pts | 16.8% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 21.6 min ±5.2 | 23.1 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Marianna?
1 census tract lies mostly in Marianna, and 1 more reaches into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 4703Lee County | 3,505 | $20,500 |
| Tract 4702Lee County | 1,460 | $46,707 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Marianna) · Census block assignment files
How does Marianna compare with other places in Arkansas?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Marianna is the 6,083rd-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 97th-most populous of 500 in Arkansas.
Marianna ranks 194th of 194 places in Arkansas with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 97th | 500 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 177th | 182 |
| Residents per square mile | 47th | 197 |
| Median household income | 194th | 194 |
| Per capita income | 196th | 197 |
| Median gross rent | 157th | 186 |
| Poverty rate | 1st | 172 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 181st | 189 |
| Median age | 66th | 196 |
| Owner-occupied share | 197th | 197 |
| Work from home | 1st | 76 |
| Travel time to work | 104th | 197 |
Marianna's figures with every place in Arkansas (CSV)
Every place in Arkansas, sortable · Compare Marianna with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Marianna?
20 of the 57 figures for Marianna on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Marianna are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Marianna.