Marquette County, MI Demographics
What is the population of Marquette County?
There are 69,103 residents in Marquette County, with a median age of 48. Of this, 51.18% are males and 48.82% are females. US-born citizens make up 97.3% of the resident pool in Marquette County, while non-US-born citizens account for 1.92%. Additionally, 0.78% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 58,080 people in Marquette County currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 69,103 | 0.0% |
| Male Population | 35,366 | 0.6% |
| Female Population | 33,737 | -0.5% |
Male Population 51.18%
Female Population 48.82%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 48 | 2.1% |
| Citizen U.S. Born | 67,238 | -0.1% |
| Citizen not U.S. Born | 1,325 | 10.2% |
| Not Citizen | 540 | -4.4% |
Citizen U.S. Born 97.3%
Citizen not U.S. Born 1.92%
Not Citizen 0.78%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 233 | -15.0% |
| Moved from Same County | 5,900 | 0.8% |
| Moved from Same State | 2,799 | 1.6% |
| Moved from Different State | 1,520 | 19.0% |
| Same House as Last Year | 58,080 | -0.6% |
Moved from Abroad 0.34%
Moved from Same County 8.61%
Moved from Same State 4.08%
Moved from Different State 2.22%
Same House as Last Year 84.75%
What are the employment statistics in Marquette County?
White-collar workers make up 78.16% of the working population in Marquette County, while blue-collar employees account for 21.84%. There are also 2,800 entrepreneurs in Marquette County (8.67% of the workforce); 21,820 workers employed in private companies (67.57%); and 5,234 people working in governmental institutions (16.21%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 25,240 | 1.4% |
| Blue Collar | 7,052 | 2.9% |
White Collar 78.16%
Blue Collar 21.84%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 2,800 | 0.3% |
| Private Companies | 21,820 | 1.1% |
| Governmental Workers | 5,234 | 3.2% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 2,438 | 5.5% |
Self Employees 8.67%
Private Companies 67.57%
Governmental Workers 16.21%
Not for Profit Companies 7.55%
How many households are there in Marquette County?
There are a total of 28,508 households in Marquette County, each made up of around 2 members. Family establishments represent 59.78% of these Marquette County households, while non-family units account for the remaining 40.22%. Additionally, 22.62% of households have children and 77.38% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total households | 28,508 | 2.4% |
| Average People per Household | 2 | N/A |
| Family Households | 17,041 | 3.2% |
| Non-Family Households | 11,467 | 1.2% |
Family Households 59.78%
Non-Family Households 40.22%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 6,449 | 1.6% |
| Households without Children | 22,059 | 2.6% |
Households with Children 22.62%
Households without Children 77.38%
What are the median and average incomes in Marquette County?
The average annual household income in Marquette County is $72,631, while the median household income sits at $62,126 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $81,042, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $78,542. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $48,851 and $51,250, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $72,631 | 8.2% |
| Median Household Income | $62,126 | 9.7% |
| People below Poverty Level | -11 | N/A |
| People above Poverty Level | 56,389 | 1.3% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Marquette County?
There are 35,731 housing units in Marquette County, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1972. Of the 28,508 occupied housing units in Marquette County, 72.25% are owner-occupied, while 27.75% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 56.27% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $167,600. In general, housing costs reach $740 per month in Marquette County.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 35,731 | -0.4% |
| Median Year Built | 1972 | 0.0% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 7,133 | -1.6% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 1,984 | -0.7% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 3,998 | -0.5% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 4,254 | -6.9% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 7,225 | -0.9% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 3,125 | 2.6% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 3,651 | -1.9% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 2,725 | 7.2% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 1,567 | 11.1% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 69 | 331.2% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 28,508 | 2.4% |
| Owner Occupied | 20,597 | 2.0% |
| Renter Occupied | $7,911 | 3.5% |
Owner Occupied 72.25%
Renter Occupied 27.75%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 11,589 | 1.4% |
| Without Mortgage | 9,008 | 2.7% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $167,600 | 18.5% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $138,100 | 11.6% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $740 | 1.5% |
With Mortgage 56.27%
Without Mortgage 43.73%
What is the level of education in Marquette County?
Approximately 32.63% of the population in Marquette County holds a high school degree (that's 18,562 residents), while 26.64% have attained a college certificate (15,153 locals) and 20.77% have a bachelor's degree (11,814 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 616 | -11.0% |
| Some High School | 18,562 | -0.7% |
| Some College | 15,153 | -0.4% |
| Associate Degree | 5,770 | 2.2% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 11,814 | 3.1% |
| Graduate Degree | 4,974 | 1.7% |
No High School 1.08%
Some High School 32.63%
Some College 26.64%
Associate Degree 10.14%
Bachelor's Degree 20.77%
Graduate Degree 8.74%
What is the marital status of Marquette County residents?
A total of 21,270 people in Marquette County have never been married (which represents 35.93% of the total population), while 28,847 of them are wedded (48.73%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 205 (0.35%) and 5,903 (9.97%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 21,270 | -0.3% |
| Married | 28,847 | 2.8% |
| Separated | 205 | -26.0% |
| Widowed | 2,971 | -4.0% |
| Divorced | 5,903 | 5,903.0% |
Never Married 35.93%
Married 48.73%
Separated 0.35%
Widowed 5.02%
Divorced 9.97%
What are the most common means of transportation in Marquette County?
The top three means of transportation people in Marquette County use to get to work are: car, walking and bicycle. A total of 27,407 residents commute by car, 1,799 prefer going to work by walking and 306 by bicycle
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 27,407 | -0.5% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 117 | -19.3% |
| Bicycle | 306 | 36.0% |
| Motorcycle | 23 | -20.7% |
| TaxiCab | 12 | -7.7% |
| Walk | 1,799 | 7.7% |
What is the median and average household income in Marquette County by zipcode?
| ZipCode | Population | Number of Households | Median Income | Average Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 49808 | 414 | 286 | $46,257.00 | $47,835.00 |
| 49814 | 1,198 | 454 | $73,710.00 | $85,591.00 |
| 49818 | 1,225 | 480 | $56,750.00 | $76,225.00 |
| 49831 | 569 | 267 | $78,750.00 | $87,639.00 |
| 49833 | 119 | 54 | $65,278.00 | $60,515.00 |
| 49841 | 7,093 | 2,879 | $58,834.00 | $71,400.00 |
| 49849 | 12,069 | 4,851 | $65,429.00 | $75,988.00 |
| 49855 | 33,075 | 13,629 | $62,168.00 | $79,363.00 |
| 49861 | 561 | 256 | $62,083.00 | $76,262.00 |
| 49866 | 8,233 | 3,342 | $75,854.00 | $81,108.00 |
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2022 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.