Marquette County, Michigan Demographics 2026

Demographic data: ACS 2020–2024 five-year estimates. Sources and methodology

Marquette County, Michigan has a population of 67,112, the 29th most populous county in Michigan. The median household income is $65,429 and the median home value is $216,500. The poverty rate is 14.0%.

Marquette County Quick Facts

Population 67,112

Median Household Income $65,42990% MOE ±$2,954

Median Home Value $216,50090% MOE ±$5,359

Poverty Rate 14.0%90% MOE ±1.2 pts

Unemployment Rate 4.6%90% MOE ±0.7 pts

Median Age 39.3 years90% MOE ±0.3 years

Homeownership Rate 69.7%90% MOE ±1.3 pts

Affordability Ratio 3.3x

Bachelor's Degree+ 36.8%90% MOE ±1.7 pts

Adults 25+ with high school education or higher 95.7%

Cities/Places 12

Population 67,112 29th of 83

Median Income $65,429 10% lower than state

Poverty Rate 14.0%

Unemployment 4.6%

How Marquette County Changed

Change from the non-overlapping 2015–2019 ACS period to 2020–2024. Earlier dollar figures are adjusted to 2024 dollars; changes marked “no clear change” are within the combined 90% margins of error.

Metric	2015–2019	2020–2024	Change
Population	66,686	67,112	+0.6%
Median household income	$66,421	$65,429	No clear change (-1.5%)
Median home value¹	$188,791	$216,500	+14.7%
Median gross rent	$908	$949	No clear change (+4.5%)

¹ The Census Bureau changed its home-value inflation adjustment beginning with the 2022 ACS; interpret that comparison with additional caution.

Median Household Income

Marquette

$65,429

$72,875

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Marquette

$216,500

$231,600

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 17.7%

$25K-$50K 20.4%

$50K-$100K 33.5%

$100K+ 28.5%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

5.0%

$10K-$15K

4.2%

$15K-$20K

3.3%

$20K-$25K

5.1%

$25K-$30K

4.0%

$30K-$35K

4.3%

$35K-$40K

3.9%

$40K-$45K

3.7%

$45K-$50K

4.5%

$50K-$60K

7.8%

$60K-$75K

10.3%

$75K-$100K

15.3%

$100K-$125K

9.6%

$125K-$150K

7.8%

$150K-$200K

5.8%

$200K+

5.3%

Employment

4.6% Unemployment Rate State: 5.7%|National: 5.2%

59.6% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 69.7%

Renter 30.3%

Affordability Index Affordable

3.3x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $949/mo 17.4% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

17.5%

18-34

27.6%

35-54

22.0%

55-74

25.0%

75+

7.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Very Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 45 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Marquette County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Marquette	21,325	$55,613	22.4%	$274,700
Ishpeming	6,181	$52,754	18.7%	$111,900
Negaunee	4,656	$70,568	12.4%	$170,100
Harvey	2,880	$78,674	8.6%	$262,800
West Ishpeming	2,851	$95,129	5.0%	$193,900
K. I. Sawyer	2,817	$60,833	13.9%	$87,300
Trowbridge Park	2,396	$50,125	11.7%	$239,600
Gwinn	1,435	$46,414	12.4%	$117,000
Republic	519	$37,083	18.3%	$74,400
Palmer	309	$65,833	5.2%	$83,900
Big Bay	306	$51,953	21.3%	$273,100
Michigamme	229	$52,083	19.5%	$163,900

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Population Overview

Marquette County is located in Michigan with a total population of 67,112. It is the 29th most populous county out of 83 in Michigan. The county encompasses 12 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Marquette County is 39.3 years. This is 2% lower than the state median of 40.2 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Marquette County is $65,429. This is 10% lower than the state median of $72,875. It is also 19% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 14.0%. This is 6% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.2%. The unemployment rate is 4.6%. This is 19% lower than the state rate of 5.7%. The median home value is $216,500. Housing costs are 7% lower than the state median of $231,600. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.3x. 69.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 5% lower than the state average of 73.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

Marquette County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 90.7% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 2.1%. The Black or African American population (1.4%) is well below the state average of 13.1%. The Hispanic or Latino population (2.1%) is well below the state average of 5.9%. The Asian population (0.5%) is well below the state average of 3.4%.

Education

36.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 13% higher than the state rate of 32.5%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 95.7%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Marquette County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Michigan and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Marquette County, Michigan?

Marquette County has a population of 67,112, making it the 29th most populous county in Michigan.

What is the median income in Marquette County?

The median household income in Marquette County is $65,429 with a poverty rate of 14.0%.

How many cities are in Marquette County, Michigan?

Marquette County contains 12 Census-designated places.