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Marianna, Florida

Marianna is a city located in Jackson County, Florida. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 6,230. It is the county seat of Jackson County6.

Geography Marianna is located at 30°46'35" North, 85°14'17" West (30.776370, -85.238149)1.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 20.9 km² (8.1 mi²). 20.8 km² (8.0 mi²) of it is land and 0.1 km² (0.04 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 0.37% water.

Demographics As of the census of 2000, there are 6,230 people, 2,398 households, and 1,395 families residing in the city. The population density is 299.6/km² (776.1/mi²). There are 2,764 housing units at an average density of 132.9/km² (344.3/mi²). The racial makeup of the city is 56.82% White, 40.16% African American, 0.26% Native American, 0.74% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.87% from other races, and 1.16% from two or more races. 2.60% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There are 2,398 households out of which 28.8% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 34.3% are married couples living together, 20.7% have a female householder with no husband present, and 41.8% are non-families. 38.0% of all households are made up of individuals and 19.3% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.22 and the average family size is 2.96.

In the city the population is spread out with 26.7% under the age of 18, 11.8% from 18 to 24, 22.3% from 25 to 44, 18.4% from 45 to 64, and 20.8% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 36 years. For every 100 females there are 88.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 76.7 males.

The median income for a household in the city is $23,861, and the median income for a family is $29,590. Males have a median income of $28,500 versus $21,530 for females. The per capita income for the city is $14,021. 28.5% of the population and 20.9% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total people living in poverty, 41.7% are under the age of 18 and 34.6% are 65 or older.



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