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Marquette

Iowa · 421 residents · 1.857 sq mi
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Marquette has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,179. Population has declined 12% since 1990. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $65,500. Poverty is rare here, at 5.6% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 39.3
US median: 35.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 58%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

421
−12%since 1990
from 479 in 1990
1990 – 2025
227 / sq mi
−12%since 1990
from 258 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
39.3
+15%since 1990
from 34.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
3043554054555061990201020202024Marquette
2024443
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$30,179
+3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $22,132 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$18,037
+72%since 1990
from $10,497 in 1990
US average: $21,522
5.6%
−7.5 ptssince 1990
from 13.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$65,500
+58%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $31,400 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$389
+5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $281 in 1990
US average: $602
74.2%
+2.5 ptssince 1990
from 71.7% in 1990
25.8% rent
2.2
+53%since 1990
from 1.4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.6%(477)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score2.1%(10)
2000
White, non-Hispanic97.9%(412)
Black0.5%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score3%(13)
3
+44%since 1990
from 2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

11.8%
+0.3 ptssince 1990
from 11.6% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
91.6%
+19.0 ptssince 1990
from 72.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
2.7%
+1.0 ptssince 1990
from 1.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

10.6 min
−23%since 1990
from 13.8 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Marquette, Iowa?

Marquette, Iowa has about 421 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Marquette, Iowa?

The typical household in Marquette, Iowa earns about $30,179 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Marquette, Iowa expensive?

In Marquette, Iowa, the median home is worth about $65,500, and the typical rent is about $389 a month.

How educated are people in Marquette, Iowa?

About 11.8% of adults age 25 and over in Marquette, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Marquette, Iowa?

About 5.6% of people in Marquette, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Marquette, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Marquette, Iowa has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 58 residents, a change of about -12 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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