City · Mississippi
Marks, Mississippi
Marks, city, in Quitman County, Mississippi. Marks had 1,198 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 14.7% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 1,444 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 1,377 (±178). GEOID 2845240.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
1,198
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 1,444 · ACS 2020-2024: 1,377 ±178
Median household income
$32,132
±$10,712 (90% margin)
Mississippi: $56,447
Median home value
$96,700
±$6,930 (90% margin)
Mississippi: $169,800
Median gross rent
$876
±$110 (90% margin)
Mississippi: $954
Where is Marks and what county is it in?
Marks is a city in Quitman County, Mississippi. It covers 1.3 square miles of land, 1,125 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 Marks, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 1,198 people lived in Marks on July 1, 2025, down 14.7% since 2020, a steeper fall than Mississippi's (−0.2%). The 2020 Census counted 1,444 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 1,377 (±178).
| Measure | Marks | Quitman County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 1,377 ±178 | 5,774 | −377 |
| Households | 667 ±102 | 2,643 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.01 ±0.18 | 2.13 | −0.39 |
| Housing units | 747 ±105 | 3,026 | no clear change |
Marks's population since 2000
From 1,551 in 2000 to 1,198 in 2025: down 22.8%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Marks 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 Marks?
The median resident of Marks is 38.9 years old; 23.4% are under 18 and 16.0% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic Black residents at 70.4%, then non-Hispanic white residents at 27.7%.
| Measure | Marks | Quitman County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38.9 ±7.4 | 41.2 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 23.4% ±4.6 pts | 23.1% | – |
| 65 years and over | 16.0% ±4.5 pts | 18.4% | – |
| Male | 46.3% ±5.6 pts | 48.0% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.0% ±3.2 pts | 0.3% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 27.7% ±5.6 pts | 24.4% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 70.4% ±6.0 pts | 73.5% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±3.2 pts | 0.0% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.9% ±1.5 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±3.2 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 0.9% ±0.8 pts | 1.6% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±3.2 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 0.0% ±3.2 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 1.5% ±1.8 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 11.6% ±4.3 pts | 7.3% | – |
| With a disability | 20.9% ±4.8 pts | 18.4% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 9.8% ±4.0 pts | 12.5% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 85.0% ±5.8 pts | 81.1% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 24.5% ±6.5 pts | 17.1% | +11.0 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 6.6% ±2.5 pts | 4.7% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 87.7% ±8.1 pts | 84.3% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.9% ±1.6 pts | 1.1% | – |
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 Marks earn?
Half of Marks's 667 households earn less than $32,132 a year (±$10,712), against $32,412 in Quitman County and $56,447 in Mississippi. In 2015-2019 it was $35,318 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 18.5% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Marks | Quitman County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $32,132 ±$10,712 | $32,412 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $57,034 ±$9,156 | $49,753 | – |
| Per capita income | $27,504 ±$4,804 | $22,429 | +$6,500 |
| People below the poverty line | 18.5% ±7.2 pts | 29.6% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 28.1% ±15.2 pts | 43.4% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 24.0% ±8.5 pts | 21.5% | – |
| Households with a computer | 89.5% ±5.5 pts | 88.0% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 71.8% ±9.1 pts | 66.5% | – |
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 Marks?
Owners occupy 66.0% of Marks's occupied homes and renters 34.0%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $96,700 by its owner (±$6,930). The median renter pays $876 a month including utilities, and 43.3% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Marks | Quitman County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $96,700 ±$6,930 | $69,600 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $876 ±$110 | $672 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 43.3% ±20.2 pts | 39.7% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,137 ±$61 | $1,037 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 66.0% ±7.6 pts | 64.7% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 34.0% ±7.6 pts | 35.3% | – |
| Housing units | 747 ±105 | 3,026 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.7% ±1.1 pts | 2.0% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0% ±17.9 pts | 4.2% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 99.7% ±0.4 pts | 74.7% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% ±5.8 pts | 17.5% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0% ±5.8 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 1.6% ±1.8 pts | 3.5% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 9.0% ±3.6 pts | 4.0% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 4.8% ±4.7 pts | 10.9% | – |
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 do people in Marks work and get to work?
81.0% of Marks's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 25.6 minutes.
| Measure | Marks | Quitman County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 55.9% ±7.8 pts | 53.9% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 8.7% ±7.5 pts | 12.4% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 81.0% ±8.5 pts | 80.8% | – |
| Carpooled | 11.6% ±6.1 pts | 10.9% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±7.7 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Walked | 1.3% ±1.6 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Worked from home | 6.1% ±6.0 pts | 7.2% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 25.6 min ±4.4 | 32.9 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 Marks?
1 census tract lies mostly in Marks, and 2 more reach into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9502Quitman County | 1,571 | $30,750 |
| Tract 9503Quitman County | 2,727 | $32,482 |
| Tract 9501Quitman County | 1,476 | $35,341 |
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 Marks) · Census block assignment files
How does Marks compare with other places in Mississippi?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Marks is the 9,597th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 139th-most populous of 299 in Mississippi.
Marks ranks 155th of 172 places in Mississippi with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 139th | 299 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 143rd | 148 |
| Residents per square mile | 35th | 187 |
| Median household income | 155th | 172 |
| Per capita income | 79th | 183 |
| Median home value | 143rd | 178 |
| Median gross rent | 77th | 161 |
| Poverty rate | 115th | 160 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 66th | 171 |
| Median age | 69th | 186 |
| Owner-occupied share | 77th | 182 |
| Travel time to work | 69th | 185 |
Marks's figures with every place in Mississippi (CSV)
Every place in Mississippi, sortable · Compare Marks 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 Marks?
19 of the 57 figures for Marks 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 Marks 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 Marks.