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Marinette

Wisconsin · 11,168 residents (2025 est.) · 7.009 sq mi
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Marinette has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $58,638. Population has declined 5% since 2000. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $120,200.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
11,115
−5%since 2000
from 11,749 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,586 / sq mi
−5%since 2000
from 1,676 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
41.1
+6%since 2000
from 38.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:11,168 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
10K11K11K12K12K1990201020202024Marinette
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$58,638
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,743 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,655
+89%since 2000
from $17,852 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
41.2%
+25.5 ptssince 2009
from 15.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
11.8%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 9.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.388
−5%since 2010
from 0.407 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade36.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Information12.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade4.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance3.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Education & health services2.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction2.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services2.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration1.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Professional, scientific, technical1.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Manufacturing0.4%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0.2%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$120,200
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,200 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$807
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $399 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
71.2%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 68.4% in 2000
28.8% rent
Vacancy rate
7.4%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 12.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
18.9%
−6.5 ptssince 2009
from 25.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
29.6%
−9.1 ptssince 2009
from 38.8% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.0
+18%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
54
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.8%(11,374)
Black0.4%(42)
Hispanic / Latino1%(123)
Asian0.3%(40)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.4%(513)
2024
White, non-Hispanic93.4%(10,384)
Black1%(113)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(214)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.6%(404)
Diversity Score15.7%(1,742)
Diversity Score
16
+259%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.5%
+7.7 ptssince 2000
from 13.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.7%
+11.4 ptssince 2000
from 83.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.7%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 4.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
12.8 min
+13%since 2000
from 11.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
85.6%
+6.3 ptssince 2009
from 79.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.3%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
2.5%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.6%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.4%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
7.2%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.8%
−5.3 ptssince 2011
from 9.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
63.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2011
from 63.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.7%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
34.4%
−27.0 ptssince 2009
from 61.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.5%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 46.5% in 2009
Female
49.5%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 53.5% in 2009
Foreign born
1.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
10.0%
−35.1 ptssince 2009
from 45.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
20.6%
+4.5 ptssince 2012
from 16.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.7%
−85.6 ptssince 2013
from 89.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
88.5%
+15.4 ptssince 2017
from 73.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2016
from 97.2% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2016
from 1.6% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Marinette, Wisconsin?

Marinette, Wisconsin has about 11,115 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Marinette, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Marinette, Wisconsin earns about $58,638 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Marinette, Wisconsin expensive?

In Marinette, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $120,200, and the typical rent is about $807 a month.

How educated are people in Marinette, Wisconsin?

About 21.5% of adults age 25 and over in Marinette, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Marinette, Wisconsin?

About 11.8% of people in Marinette, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

Has Marinette, Wisconsin grown since 1990?

Yes, Marinette, Wisconsin has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 728 residents, a change of about -6 percent over that period.

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