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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Marlette

Michigan · 2,104 residents · 1.615 sq mi
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Marlette has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,938. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 11% 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 $81,100. Households here earn about 31% less than the Michigan median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 34.1
US median: 35.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 46%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,104
+9%since 1990
from 1,924 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,303 / sq mi
+9%since 1990
from 1,191 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
34.1
+1%since 1990
from 33.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$30,938
+8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $21,656 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,592
+41%since 1990
from $11,050 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
10.9%
−5.9 ptssince 1990
from 16.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$81,100
+46%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $42,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$455
−1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $350 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
61.5%
−0.5 ptssince 1990
from 62.0% in 1990
38.5% rent
Afford Score
2.6
+35%since 1990
from 1.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic97.9%(1,883)
Black0.5%(10)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(64)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score12.7%(244)
2000
White, non-Hispanic93.2%(1,961)
Black2.3%(48)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(53)
Asian0.2%(5)
Diversity Score12.3%(260)
Diversity Score
12
−3%since 1990
from 13 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.3%
−0.6 ptssince 1990
from 11.9% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
76.7%
+2.0 ptssince 1990
from 74.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
4.4%
+0.1 ptssince 1990
from 4.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.7 min
−28%since 1990
from 27.5 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Marlette, Michigan?

Marlette, Michigan has about 2,104 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Marlette, Michigan?

The typical household in Marlette, Michigan earns about $30,938 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Marlette, Michigan expensive?

In Marlette, Michigan, the median home is worth about $81,100, and the typical rent is about $455 a month.

How educated are people in Marlette, Michigan?

About 11.3% of adults age 25 and over in Marlette, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Marlette, Michigan?

About 10.9% of people in Marlette, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has Marlette, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, Marlette, Michigan has grown since 1990. The population has added about 180 residents, a change of about 9 percent over that period.

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