Marietta, PA is a small borough located in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. With a population of 2,694 people and a population density of 3,467 people per square mile, Marietta is a tight-knit community with plenty to do year-round. Local businesses include the Susquehanna Glass Company where visitors can watch glass-blowing demonstrations and even buy their own handcrafted pieces. Visitors can also check out the Marietta Family Restaurant for some good old-fashioned American comfort food or the The Refuge Coffee Co. for some specialty coffee drinks and pastries. Other organizations in the area include The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, which has been part of the Marietta community for over 100 years and offers several events throughout the year for members and nonmembers alike.
Year round outdoor activities in Marietta range from sightseeing on the Susquehanna River to fishing at Lake Aldred or biking along country roads. In colder months, skiing and snowboarding are popular activities at Ski Roundtop Mountain Resort located just outside town. For sports enthusiasts there's no shortage of things to do either with local teams such as The Marietta Indians Football team or youth leagues like Little League Baseball offering plenty of opportunity to get involved in sporting events around town.
The population in Marietta is 2,694. There are 3,606 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Marietta is 41.7, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Marietta is 2.4, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Marietta
- 58.0% are married
- 12.1% are divorced
- 24.7% are married with children
- 23.0% have children, but are single
Race in Marietta
- 90.7% are White
- 2.2% are Black
- 0.0% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.2% claim Other
- 5.7% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 1.2% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander