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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Marble

Minnesota · 695 residents · 4.373 sq mi
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Marble has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $27,361. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 9% 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 $43,700. Households here earn about 42% less than the Minnesota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 35.0
US median: 35.2
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 70%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
695
+7%since 1990
from 651 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Median age
35.0
−6%since 1990
from 37.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4895496086677271990201020202024Marble
2024669
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2000
Under 56.9%(48)
US avg: 6.8%
5 to 98.3%(58)
US avg: 7.3%
10 to 146.8%(47)
US avg: 7.3%
15 to 197.3%(51)
US avg: 7.2%
20 to 247.1%(49)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3413.7%(95)
US avg: 14.2%
35 to 4412.8%(89)
US avg: 16%
45 to 5411.9%(83)
US avg: 13.4%
55 to 649.8%(68)
US avg: 8.6%
65 to 746.9%(48)
US avg: 6.5%
75 to 846.9%(48)
US avg: 4.4%
85 and over1.6%(11)
US avg: 1.5%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$27,361
+21%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $17,174 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,620
+75%since 1990
from $8,370 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
15.8%
−7.4 ptssince 1990
from 23.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$43,700
+70%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $19,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$438
+134%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $142 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
76.0%
−10.4 ptssince 1990
from 86.4% in 1990
24.0% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.3%(640)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian1.1%(7)
2000
White, non-Hispanic96.3%(669)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(6)
Asian0.3%(2)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Detailed origin tables are available for 2024; showing 2024 data.

Asian origin
Chinese1.6%(11)
Ancestry
German28.4%(190)
English14.3%(96)
American11.5%(77)
Norwegian5.5%(37)
Finnish5.2%(35)
Irish4.3%(29)
Dutch3.9%(26)
Danish2.8%(19)
Swedish2.2%(15)
French1.8%(12)
Serbian1.3%(9)
+ 9 more ancestry groups with data
Welsh1.2%(8)
Italian1%(7)
Swiss0.7%(5)
Russian0.6%(4)
Scottish0.6%(4)
Austrian0.4%(3)
Iranian0.3%(2)
Czech0.1%(1)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest English population · Largest American population · Largest French Canadian population · Largest Norwegian population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.4%
+4.9 ptssince 1990
from 4.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
86.7%
+9.9 ptssince 1990
from 76.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
2.4%
+1.0 ptssince 1990
from 1.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.9 min
−28%since 1990
from 22.1 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.

Marital status
Men 15+
Never married25.6%(69)
Married61.5%(166)
Widowed3.3%(9)
Divorced9.6%(26)
Women 15+
Never married19.9%(54)
Married59.2%(161)
Widowed13.6%(37)
Divorced7.4%(20)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2000
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Marble, Minnesota?

Marble, Minnesota has about 695 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Marble, Minnesota?

The typical household in Marble, Minnesota earns about $27,361 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Marble, Minnesota expensive?

In Marble, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $43,700, and the typical rent is about $438 a month.

How educated are people in Marble, Minnesota?

About 9.4% of adults age 25 and over in Marble, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Marble, Minnesota?

About 15.8% of people in Marble, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Marble, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, Marble, Minnesota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 44 residents, a change of about 7 percent over that period.

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

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