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Marlette

Michigan · 1,855 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 $32,042. Population has declined 12% since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $78,300. The poverty rate of 29.9% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 46% less than the Michigan median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 36%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,855
−12%since 2000
from 2,104 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,149 / sq mi
−12%since 2000
from 1,303 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.8
+17%since 2000
from 34.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Marlette
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,042
−31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,938 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,816
+53%since 2000
from $15,592 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
20.8%
+7.0 ptssince 2009
from 13.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
29.9%
+19.0 ptssince 2000
from 10.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade24.6%
US avg: 10%
Information13.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade5.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services3.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance3.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Professional, scientific, technical1.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration1.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction1.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$78,300
−36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $81,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$668
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $455 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
58.8%
−2.7 ptssince 2000
from 61.5% in 2000
41.2% rent
Afford Score
2.4
−7%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.6%(1,680)
Black0.7%(13)
Hispanic / Latino4.1%(76)
Asian0.2%(4)
Other2.6%(49)
Diversity Score18.4%(342)
Diversity Score
18
+49%since 2000
from 12 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 11.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
85.5%
+8.8 ptssince 2000
from 76.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.1%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.5 min
+9%since 2000
from 19.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
67.7%
−19.1 ptssince 2009
from 86.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
13.3%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 16.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
11.4%
−4.2 ptssince 2011
from 15.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
60.6%
+7.1 ptssince 2011
from 53.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
17.1%
−45.6 ptssince 2009
from 62.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.1%
+6.2 ptssince 2009
from 43.9% in 2009
Female
49.9%
−6.2 ptssince 2009
from 56.1% in 2009
Foreign born
1.5%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.9%
−70.5 ptssince 2013
from 82.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Marlette, Michigan?

Marlette, Michigan has about 1,855 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Marlette, Michigan?

The typical household in Marlette, Michigan earns about $32,042 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 $78,300, and the typical rent is about $668 a month.

How educated are people in Marlette, Michigan?

About 12.0% 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 29.9% 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 69 residents, a change of about -4 percent over that period.

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