Marquette County, Wisconsin Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for Marquette County, Wisconsin, 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, Wisconsin. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in Marquette County, Wisconsin. The estimated population of Marquette County, Wisconsin is 15,515 people, with a median age of 50.1.

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
15,515
+0.88%
+2.31%
2020
15,380
+0.5%
-
2019
15,304
+0.64%
-
2018
15,207
+0.28%
-
2017
15,164
 - -

Population of Marquette County, Wisconsin 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
92.9%
93.6%
 -0.75%
Black/African American
0.7%
0.6%
 +16.67%
Native
0.3%
0.5%
 -40.00%
Hispanic
3.8%
3.2%
 +18.75%
Asian
0.5%
0.4%
 +25.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
1.8%
1.4%
 +28.57%
Other
0%
0.3%
 -100.00%

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, Wisconsin 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 50.1 -0.2% 49.7 +0.4% 50.7 -0.59%
2020 50.2 +0.4% 49.5 0% 51 +0.99%
2019 50 +0.4% 49.5 +0.61% 50.5 +0.4%
2018 49.8 +0.81% 49.2 +0.82% 50.3 +0.6%
2017 49.4 - 48.8 - 50 -

The median age of Marquette County, Wisconsin 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 9 740 +0.39% 772 +0.72% 742 776
10 to 19 931 +7.59% 789 -2.17% 1,003 771
20 to 29 677 -3.7% 595 +6.91% 652 637
30 to 39 797 -2.22% 754 +6.72% 779 805
40 to 49 830 -0.38% 817 -8.46% 825 745
50 to 59 1,389 -6.02% 1,289 -11.06% 1,307 1,152
60 to 69 1,189 +21.39% 1,129 +21.72% 1,463 1,395
70+ 1,146 +3.52% 1,320 -3.26% 1,186 1,277

Median Household Income

The latest median household income of Marquette County, Wisconsin is $55,386.00.

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
    $62,000.00
  • 25 to 44
    $72,959.00
  • 45 to 64
    $65,577.00
  • 65 and over
    $43,605.00

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, Wisconsin is currently $69,236.00.

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.

1.72% 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
    17.17%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    28.05%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    20.07%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    13.49%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    15.09%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    4.43%
  • $200,000 or more
    1.72%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in Marquette County is $30,428.00.

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, Wisconsin, 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
    4.95%
  • Bachelor's degree
    16.42%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    14.35%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    61.00%
  • Less than high school diploma
    3.28%

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 12,882.

Of those people, a total of 56.40% 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 54.10%.

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 659 62.50% 5.10%
20 to 24 years 643 85.20% 10.00%
25 to 29 years 646 85.10% 4.90%
30 to 34 years 735 80.30% 8.60%
35 to 44 years 1,548 85.60% 3.80%
45 to 54 years 1,955 81.70% 1.70%
55 to 59 years 1,375 74.50% 1.20%
60 to 64 years 1,498 46.10% 4.60%
65 to 74 years 2,348 19.00% 3.40%
75 years and over 1,475 5.80% 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 12,384 56.40% 4.00%
Black or African American 82 67.10% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 50 26.00% 0.00%
Asian 74 62.20% 23.90%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 79 55.70% 2.50%
Two or more races 213 61.50% 1.50%
Hispanic or Latino 351 79.20% 17.20%
Not Hispanic or Latino 12,138 55.80% 3.40%

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 6,970, with median earnings of $37,445.00.

Women in Marquette County, Wisconsin earning approximately 69.70% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 6,970 $37,445.00
Male 3,736 $45,113.00
Female 3,234 $31,446.00

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 649 $49,943.00
Business and Financial 172 $44,191.00
Computer and Mathematical 49 $75,179.00
Architecture and Engineering 88 $61,875.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 36 $43,438.00
Community and Social Service 71 $44,625.00
Legal 14 $50,833.00
Educational and Library 263 $43,512.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 112 $39,091.00
Healthcare Practitioners 249 $42,438.00
Healthcare Support 294 $20,613.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 64 $45,972.00
Law Enforcement 137 $61,339.00
Food Preparation and Serving 333 $14,340.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 260 $33,333.00
Personal Care and Service 172 $25,833.00
Sales 548 $24,265.00
Office and Administrative Support 740 $33,116.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 131 $11,761.00
Construction and Extraction 490 $47,500.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 374 $54,167.00
Production 959 $39,536.00
Transportation and Material Moving 415 $35,417.00

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 377 $52,917.00 272 $46,500.00
Business and Financial 43 $69,583.00 129 $43,272.00
Computer and Mathematical 29 $76,750.00 20 $58,750.00
Architecture and Engineering 68 $75,417.00 20 $60,833.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 11 $76,250.00 25 $36,719.00
Community and Social Service 21 $60,750.00 50 $38,750.00
Legal 3 $0.00 11 $44,583.00
Educational and Library 74 $46,667.00 189 $41,042.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 46 $20,938.00 66 $40,625.00
Healthcare Practitioners 8 $68,333.00 241 $42,313.00
Healthcare Support 19 $9,750.00 275 $20,703.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 54 $46,319.00 10 $5,833.00
Law Enforcement 100 $63,500.00 37 $51,023.00
Food Preparation and Serving 139 $9,962.00 194 $16,974.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 172 $38,500.00 88 $17,500.00
Personal Care and Service 54 $50,357.00 118 $21,786.00
Sales 242 $45,192.00 306 $17,143.00
Office and Administrative Support 170 $38,750.00 570 $31,938.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 107 $11,797.00 24 $11,667.00
Construction and Extraction 464 $50,278.00 26 $32,031.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 374 $54,167.00 0 $0.00
Production 569 $43,975.00 390 $33,782.00
Transportation and Material Moving 368 $45,104.00 47 $4,598.00

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 6,688 households in Marquette County, with an average household size of 2.3 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 4,190 families in Marquette County with an average family size of 2.82 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 3,338 291 561 2,498
Average Household Size 2.84 3.04 3.33 1.25
Total Families 3,338 291 561 0
Average Household Size 2.83 2.51 2.93 0

Poverty

Of the 4,190 families in Marquette County, 6.70% 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 9,755 housing units in Marquette County, Wisconsin.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 6,688 68.56%
Vacant 3,067 31.44%

12.66% of the total 9,755 housing units in Marquette County are rental units. This is approximately 1,235 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 5,346 are occupied by the owner - or 54.80% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in Marquette County is $724.00.

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
    107
  • Less than $500
    250
  • $500 to $999
    862
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    107
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    16
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    0
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in Marquette County is $162,900.00.

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
    324
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    873
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    1,123
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    1,066
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    1,217
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    556
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    120
  • $1,000,000 or more
    67

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
    1,697
  • 1940 to 1949
    479
  • 1950 to 1959
    704
  • 1960 to 1969
    783
  • 1970 to 1979
    1,833
  • 1980 to 1989
    1,149
  • 1990 to 1999
    1,539
  • 2000 to 2009
    1,229
  • 2010 to 2013
    342
  • 2014 or later
    0

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
    297
  • 1 vehicle available
    1,725
  • 2 vehicles available
    2,827
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    1,839

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.

30.4 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
    342
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    582
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    783
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    735
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    749
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    436
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    679
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    259
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    209
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    860
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    583
  • 90 or more minutes
    240

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for Marquette County, Wisconsin in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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Places in Marquette County, Wisconsin

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