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Marine City

Michigan · 4,079 residents · 2.156 sq mi
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Marine City has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $52,718. Population has declined 12% since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $125,200. With a median age of 45.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 20%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,079
−12%since 2000
from 4,652 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,892 / sq mi
−12%since 2000
from 2,158 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
45.3
+27%since 2000
from 35.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K4K5K5K1990201020202024Marine City
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$52,718
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,146 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,177
+63%since 2000
from $19,722 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
37.0%
+15.7 ptssince 2009
from 21.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.3%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 8.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade27.5%
US avg: 10%
Information10.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade7%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance6.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services3.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Education & health services2.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration1.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$125,200
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $104,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$826
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $526 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
70.2%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 71.9% in 2000
29.8% rent
Afford Score
2.4
−8%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.9%(4,507)
Black0.1%(4)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(64)
Asian0.2%(11)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.2%(197)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.4%(3,768)
Black0.6%(23)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(85)
Asian0.3%(13)
Other2.2%(89)
Diversity Score12.7%(519)
Diversity Score
13
+200%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.6%
+7.3 ptssince 2000
from 9.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.9%
+13.1 ptssince 2000
from 81.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.6%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.0 min
+47%since 2000
from 23.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 79.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.6%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.0%
−11.2 ptssince 2011
from 15.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
57.5%
−9.1 ptssince 2011
from 66.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
22.5%
−34.0 ptssince 2009
from 56.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.5%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 46.1% in 2009
Female
48.5%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 53.9% in 2009
Foreign born
1.7%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.6%
−76.5 ptssince 2013
from 84.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Marine City, Michigan?

Marine City, Michigan has about 4,079 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Marine City, Michigan?

The typical household in Marine City, Michigan earns about $52,718 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Marine City, Michigan expensive?

In Marine City, Michigan, the median home is worth about $125,200, and the typical rent is about $826 a month.

How educated are people in Marine City, Michigan?

About 16.6% of adults age 25 and over in Marine City, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Marine City, Michigan?

About 10.3% of people in Marine City, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has Marine City, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, Marine City, Michigan has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 477 residents, a change of about -10 percent over that period.

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