Marinette County, Wisconsin Demographics 2026

Name: Marinette County, Wisconsin Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Marinette County, Wisconsin has a population of 42,046, the 36th most populous county in Wisconsin. The median household income is $63,809 and the median home value is $158,600. The poverty rate is 9.8%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Marinette County Quick Facts

Population 42,046

Median Household Income $63,809

Median Home Value $158,600

Poverty Rate 9.8%

Unemployment Rate 3.4%

Median Age 48.7 years

Homeownership Rate 81.6%

Affordability Ratio 2.5x

Bachelor's Degree+ 19.8%

High School Graduation 93.1%

Cities/Places 11

Population 42,046 36th of 72

Median Income $63,809 18% lower than state

Poverty Rate 9.8%

Unemployment 3.4%

How Marinette County Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric	2019–2023	2020–2024	Change
Population	41,907	42,046	+0.3%
Median household income	$63,401	$63,809	+0.6%
Median home value	$154,600	$158,600	+2.6%

Median Household Income

Marinette

$63,809

$77,485

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Marinette

$158,600

$266,500

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 14.5%

$25K-$50K 22.6%

$50K-$100K 36.3%

$100K+ 26.6%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

4.0%

$10K-$15K

3.3%

$15K-$20K

3.6%

$20K-$25K

3.6%

$25K-$30K

3.1%

$30K-$35K

6.1%

$35K-$40K

3.8%

$40K-$45K

5.5%

$45K-$50K

3.9%

$50K-$60K

9.7%

$60K-$75K

11.4%

$75K-$100K

15.2%

$100K-$125K

9.6%

$125K-$150K

6.8%

$150K-$200K

6.5%

$200K+

3.7%

Employment

3.4% Unemployment Rate State: 3.3%|National: 5.2%

56.8% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 81.6%

Renter 18.4%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

2.5x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $795/mo 15.0% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

18.9%

18-34

16.0%

35-54

22.5%

55-74

32.4%

75+

10.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Very Low Diversity

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

State average: 37 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Marinette County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Marinette	11,115	$58,638	11.8%	$120,200
Peshtigo	3,398	$66,990	9.4%	$140,300
Niagara	1,464	$60,994	14.6%	$103,800
Crivitz	993	$55,250	14.7%	$167,100
Coleman	942	$55,625	5.6%	$165,100
Wausaukee	531	$48,897	13.9%	$98,300
Pound	379	$70,714	7.6%	$123,300
Pembine	269	$31,378	23.3%	$57,600
Amberg	185	$40,663	19.5%	$130,900
Goodman	170	$43,125	17.1%	$72,700
Dunbar	96	$85,625	2.1%	$80,600

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Population Overview

Marinette County is located in Wisconsin with a total population of 42,046. It is the 36th most populous county out of 72 in Wisconsin. The county encompasses 11 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Marinette County is 48.7 years. This is 21% higher than the state median of 40.2 years. 10.3% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Marinette County is $63,809. This is 18% lower than the state median of $77,485. It is also 21% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 9.8%. This is 7% lower than the state poverty rate of 10.5%. The unemployment rate is 3.4%. This is 6% higher than the state rate of 3.3%. The median home value is $158,600. Housing costs are 40% lower than the state median of $266,500. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.5x, Marinette County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 81.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 20% higher than the state average of 67.8%.

Race & Ethnicity

Marinette County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 93.4% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 2.9%. The Black or African American population (0.5%) is well below the state average of 5.9%. The Hispanic or Latino population (2.9%) is well below the state average of 8.0%. The Asian population (0.4%) is well below the state average of 2.9%.

Education

19.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 41% lower than the state rate of 33.4%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 93.1%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Marinette County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Wisconsin 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 Marinette County, Wisconsin?

Marinette County has a population of 42,046, making it the 36th most populous county in Wisconsin.

What is the median income in Marinette County?

The median household income in Marinette County is $63,809 with a poverty rate of 9.8%.

How many cities are in Marinette County, Wisconsin?

Marinette County contains 11 Census-designated places.