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Marquette County, Wisconsin Demographics 2026

Marquette County, Wisconsin has a population of 15,746, the 64th most populous county in Wisconsin. The median household income is $65,681 and the median home value is $210,400. The poverty rate is 13.1%.

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

Marquette County Quick Facts

Population 15,746
Median Household Income $65,681
Median Home Value $210,400
Poverty Rate 13.1%
Unemployment Rate 2.7%
Median Age 50.7 years
Homeownership Rate 81.2%
Affordability Ratio 3.2x
Bachelor's Degree+ 16.2%
High School Graduation 92.2%
Cities/Places 8
Population 15,746 64th of 72
Median Income $65,681 15% lower than state
Poverty Rate 13.1%
Unemployment 2.7%

How Marquette County Changed

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

Metric2019–20232020–2024Change
Population15,70615,746+0.3%
Median household income$63,471$65,681+3.5%
Median home value$201,100$210,400+4.6%

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 13.2%
$25K-$50K 22.6%
$50K-$100K 36.6%
$100K+ 27.6%
Detailed income brackets
Under $10K
4.0%
$10K-$15K
2.8%
$15K-$20K
3.3%
$20K-$25K
3.1%
$25K-$30K
5.1%
$30K-$35K
5.7%
$35K-$40K
3.7%
$40K-$45K
4.9%
$45K-$50K
3.1%
$50K-$60K
10.0%
$60K-$75K
11.3%
$75K-$100K
15.4%
$100K-$125K
10.5%
$125K-$150K
7.7%
$150K-$200K
5.6%
$200K+
3.9%

Employment

2.7% Unemployment Rate State: 3.3%|National: 5.2%
55.4% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 81.2%
Renter 18.9%
Affordability Index Affordable
3.2x home value to income ratio
Median gross rent $800/mo 14.6% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Diversity Index

15out of 100
Very Low Diversity

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

State average: 37 | National average: 61

Education

Cities & Places in Marquette County

CityPopulationMedian IncomePovertyHome Value
Montello1,404$55,75820.0%$157,800
Westfield1,231$59,14524.1%$153,400
Oxford527$55,00016.5%$152,400
Neshkoro470$32,44618.4%$121,900
Endeavor458$55,31316.6%$147,900
Briggsville320$67,34411.6%$261,700
Packwaukee244$50,00033.6%$119,300
Harrisville156$44,3062.6%$143,100

Population Overview

Marquette County is located in Wisconsin with a total population of 15,746. It is the 64th most populous county out of 72 in Wisconsin. The county encompasses 8 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Marquette County is 50.7 years. This is 26% higher than the state median of 40.2 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Marquette County is $65,681. This is 15% lower than the state median of $77,485. It is also 19% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 13.1%. This is 24% higher than the state poverty rate of 10.5%. The unemployment rate is 2.7%. This is 17% lower than the state rate of 3.3%. The median home value is $210,400. Housing costs are 21% lower than the state median of $266,500. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.2x. 81.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 20% higher than the state average of 67.8%.

Race & Ethnicity

Marquette County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 92.3% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 3.7%. The Black or African American population (0.5%) is well below the state average of 5.9%. The Hispanic or Latino population (3.7%) is well below the state average of 8.0%. The Asian population (0.5%) is well below the state average of 2.9%.

Education

16.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. This is 51% 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 92.2%.

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 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 Marquette County, Wisconsin?

Marquette County has a population of 15,746, making it the 64th most populous county in Wisconsin.

What is the median income in Marquette County?

The median household income in Marquette County is $65,681 with a poverty rate of 13.1%.

How many cities are in Marquette County, Wisconsin?

Marquette County contains 8 Census-designated places.