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Marlette

Michigan · 1,875 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 $36,750. Population has declined 11% since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $100,300.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,875
−11%since 2000
from 2,104 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,161 / sq mi
−11%since 2000
from 1,303 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.4
+16%since 2000
from 34.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Marlette
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,750
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,938 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,681
+1%since 2000
from $15,592 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
13.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 13.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
20.9%
+10.0 ptssince 2000
from 10.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.403
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade16.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Information10%
US avg: 11.5%
Arts, entertainment, food3.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services3.2%
US avg: 7%
Wholesale trade2.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance1.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration1.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.9%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing0.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$100,300
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $81,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$535
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $455 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
37.5%
−24.0 ptssince 2000
from 61.5% in 2000
41.6% rent
Vacancy rate
11.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 12.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
40.0%
+6.9 ptssince 2009
from 33.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
44.7%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 42.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.7
+4%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.2%(1,961)
Black2.3%(48)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(53)
Asian0.2%(5)
Other0%
Diversity Score12.3%(260)
2010
White, non-Hispanic93.7%(1,757)
Black0.3%(5)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(64)
Asian0.6%(12)
Other0.5%(10)
Diversity Score11.9%(223)
Diversity Score
12
−4%since 2000
from 12 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.7%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 11.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
87.0%
+10.3 ptssince 2000
from 76.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.2%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.7 min
+61%since 2000
from 19.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
88.1%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 86.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
5.8%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
13.7%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 16.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
18.7%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 20.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
25.8%
−36.9 ptssince 2009
from 62.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.0%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 43.9% in 2009
Female
54.0%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 56.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.5%
−30.1 ptssince 2009
from 39.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Marlette, Michigan?

Marlette, Michigan has about 1,875 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Marlette, Michigan?

The typical household in Marlette, Michigan earns about $36,750 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 $100,300, and the typical rent is about $535 a month.

How educated are people in Marlette, Michigan?

About 14.7% 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 20.9% of people in Marlette, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has Marlette, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, Marlette, Michigan has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 49 residents, a change of about -3 percent over that period.

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