Marquette County, Michigan Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for Marquette County, Michigan, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in Marquette County, Michigan. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in Marquette County, Michigan. The estimated population of Marquette County, Michigan is 66,380 people, with a median age of 39.2.

We can look at the total population in Marquette County over the last 5 years to see how much it has changed.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
66,380
 -0.03% -1.14%
2020
66,403
 -0.42% -
2019
66,686
 -0.38% -
2018
66,939
 -0.31% -
2017
67,145
 - -

Population of Marquette County, Michigan by Race and Ethnicity

We can also look at how the population has changed over the last 5 years by each of the race/ethnicity types as defined by the US Census Bureau.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
91.6%
92.4%
 -0.87%
Black/African American
1.6%
1.6%
 0.00%
Native
1.1%
0.8%
 +37.50%
Hispanic
1.6%
1.4%
 +14.29%
Asian
0.7%
0.9%
 -22.22%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
3.2%
2.9%
 +10.34%
Other
0.1%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of Marquette County, Michigan by Age and Gender

The age and gender of a population is another interesting demographic statistic because it lets us track trends in the population over time. For example, we can see how the population has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 39.2 0% 39.1 +0.77% 39.3 -0.51%
2020 39.2 +0.26% 38.8 +0.78% 39.5 +0.25%
2019 39.1 +0.26% 38.5 0% 39.4 -0.25%
2018 39 -0.26% 38.5 0% 39.5 -0.75%
2017 39.1 - 38.5 - 39.8 -

The median age of Marquette County, Michigan gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 3,425 -5.9% 3,287 -6.34% 3,223 3,078
10 to 19 4,090 +2.03% 4,048 +6.47% 4,162 4,312
20 to 29 6,022 -3.93% 5,703 -3.21% 5,787 5,522
30 to 39 3,944 +4.67% 3,637 +6.76% 4,130 3,888
40 to 49 3,790 -7.25% 3,488 -11.74% 3,518 3,094
50 to 59 4,528 -11.64% 4,713 -14.96% 4,017 4,045
60 to 69 4,515 +11.27% 4,234 +6.98% 5,042 4,524
70+ 3,584 +4.76% 4,137 +3.65% 3,752 4,286

Median Household Income

The latest median household income of Marquette County, Michigan is $57,981.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less. The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for Marquette County.

  • Under 25
    $27,258.00
  • 25 to 44
    $68,475.00
  • 45 to 64
    $69,070.00
  • 65 and over
    $49,042.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in Marquette County, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in Marquette County, and then dividing that number by the total number of households. This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of Marquette County, Michigan is currently $71,588.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

3.84% of households in Marquette County are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of Marquette County against other areas.

  • Less than $24,999
    18.94%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    24.17%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    20.37%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    15.56%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    13.53%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    3.59%
  • $200,000 or more
    3.84%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in Marquette County is $29,939.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of Marquette County by the total population of Marquette County.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people in Marquette County, Michigan, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in Marquette County to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    11.81%
  • Bachelor's degree
    36.48%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    10.60%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    38.92%
  • Less than high school diploma
    2.19%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in Marquette County that are over the age of 16.

The total population of Marquette County over the age of 16 is 55,523.

Of those people, a total of 58.60% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in Marquette County is 55.00%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 3,918 53.40% 11.20%
20 to 24 years 7,267 79.20% 7.00%
25 to 29 years 4,042 81.30% 6.50%
30 to 34 years 3,642 84.60% 8.00%
35 to 44 years 7,498 83.60% 3.30%
45 to 54 years 7,253 79.70% 4.50%
55 to 59 years 4,299 70.70% 7.50%
60 to 64 years 4,845 35.20% 2.80%
65 to 74 years 7,860 16.80% 4.80%
75 years and over 4,899 3.80% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in Marquette County. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 51,535 58.30% 5.80%
Black or African American 999 46.00% 17.20%
American Indian and Alaska Native 578 53.60% 4.80%
Asian 384 64.80% 13.40%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 16 100.00% 0.00%
Other 126 52.40% 0.00%
Two or more races 1,885 73.00% 3.20%
Hispanic or Latino 768 60.20% 10.90%
Not Hispanic or Latino 51,188 58.30% 5.70%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations in Marquette County as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in Marquette County is 30,517, with median earnings of $30,579.00.

Women in Marquette County, Michigan earning approximately 56.40% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 30,517 $30,579.00
Male 15,354 $40,363.00
Female 15,163 $22,774.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 2,233 $47,736.00
Business and Financial 1,087 $47,464.00
Computer and Mathematical 430 $54,688.00
Architecture and Engineering 440 $87,054.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 251 $64,375.00
Community and Social Service 595 $40,353.00
Legal 210 $64,643.00
Educational and Library 1,673 $42,386.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 605 $24,596.00
Healthcare Practitioners 2,645 $51,550.00
Healthcare Support 1,106 $20,650.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 307 $58,021.00
Law Enforcement 544 $53,810.00
Food Preparation and Serving 2,878 $12,377.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 1,281 $15,521.00
Personal Care and Service 967 $13,728.00
Sales 3,011 $20,256.00
Office and Administrative Support 3,860 $24,952.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 73 $43,313.00
Construction and Extraction 1,689 $42,217.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 1,179 $54,554.00
Production 1,512 $37,647.00
Transportation and Material Moving 1,014 $33,596.00

Occupations by Gender

The table below shows the same occupations from the list above, but we have split them by male and female to see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 1,251 $66,089.00 982 $35,570.00
Business and Financial 500 $56,094.00 587 $41,985.00
Computer and Mathematical 283 $66,875.00 147 $46,875.00
Architecture and Engineering 381 $87,560.00 59 $67,708.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 186 $68,438.00 65 $49,306.00
Community and Social Service 280 $28,258.00 315 $58,183.00
Legal 61 $73,365.00 149 $53,750.00
Educational and Library 565 $59,453.00 1,108 $34,352.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 261 $26,790.00 344 $21,360.00
Healthcare Practitioners 704 $57,846.00 1,941 $47,425.00
Healthcare Support 149 $15,764.00 957 $20,992.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 278 $61,250.00 29 $18,603.00
Law Enforcement 525 $53,921.00 19 $51,250.00
Food Preparation and Serving 1,371 $14,150.00 1,507 $11,076.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 595 $19,155.00 686 $13,346.00
Personal Care and Service 157 $30,817.00 810 $12,586.00
Sales 1,377 $31,176.00 1,634 $14,931.00
Office and Administrative Support 828 $42,708.00 3,032 $22,147.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 73 $43,313.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 1,662 $42,188.00 27 $42,396.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 1,152 $55,212.00 27 $27,250.00
Production 1,106 $47,500.00 406 $16,330.00
Transportation and Material Moving 897 $38,050.00 117 $25,037.00

Households and Family Size

A household defined bu the US Census Bureau is a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 26,709 households in Marquette County, with an average household size of 2.36 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 15,749 families in Marquette County with an average family size of 2.95 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each.

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 12,587 1,209 1,953 10,960
Average Household Size 2.96 3.3 3.46 1.38
Total Families 12,587 1,209 1,953 0
Average Household Size 2.95 2.69 3.09 0

Poverty

Of the 15,749 families in Marquette County, 8.30% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in Marquette County:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 33,626 housing units in Marquette County, Michigan.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 26,709 79.43%
Vacant 6,917 20.57%

21.71% of the total 33,626 housing units in Marquette County are rental units. This is approximately 7,300 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 19,114 are occupied by the owner - or 56.84% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in Marquette County is $820.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in Marquette County that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    295
  • Less than $500
    1,006
  • $500 to $999
    4,072
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    1,581
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    558
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    26
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    57

Property Value

The median value of a property in Marquette County is $162,100.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in Marquette County that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    1,870
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    3,200
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    3,493
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    3,899
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    3,810
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    2,121
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    599
  • $1,000,000 or more
    122

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in Marquette County. The chart below shows the number of properties in Marquette County that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    6,917
  • 1940 to 1949
    1,890
  • 1950 to 1959
    3,802
  • 1960 to 1969
    4,371
  • 1970 to 1979
    6,883
  • 1980 to 1989
    2,783
  • 1990 to 1999
    3,344
  • 2000 to 2009
    2,287
  • 2010 to 2013
    1,333
  • 2014 or later
    16

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in Marquette County that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    1,610
  • 1 vehicle available
    8,544
  • 2 vehicles available
    11,300
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    5,255

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in Marquette County get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in Marquette County that commute to work in a particular way.

18.6 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in Marquette County.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    1,745
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    6,536
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    5,825
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    4,063
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    3,830
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    1,431
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    2,163
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    500
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    539
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    716
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    683
  • 90 or more minutes
    562

Summary

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Places in Marquette County, Michigan

We have data for 29 places in Marquette County, Michigan. Click on a place below to see more information about the demographics of that place.