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Marinette

Wisconsin · 11,119 residents · 7.009 sq mi
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Marinette has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $47,742. Population has declined 5% since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $86,000.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
11,119
−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: 280
Median age
40.6
+5%since 2000
from 38.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
10K11K11K12K12K1990201020202024Marinette
202411K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,742
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,743 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,686
+61%since 2000
from $17,852 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
28.6%
+13.0 ptssince 2009
from 15.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
15.1%
+6.1 ptssince 2000
from 9.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade34.4%
US avg: 10%
Information11.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade5.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services3.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance3.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2.5%
US avg: 2%
Professional, scientific, technical2.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$86,000
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$698
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $399 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
63.5%
−4.9 ptssince 2000
from 68.4% in 2000
36.5% rent
Afford Score
1.8
+4%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic89.5%(9,950)
Black1%(113)
Hispanic / Latino3.8%(424)
Asian0.8%(87)
Other1.4%(157)
Diversity Score17.3%(1,922)
Diversity Score
17
+296%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.6%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 13.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.7%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 83.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.8%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 4.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
11.4 min
+1%since 2000
from 11.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
87.5%
+8.2 ptssince 2009
from 79.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
14.5%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.9%
−5.3 ptssince 2011
from 9.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
59.9%
−3.5 ptssince 2011
from 63.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
24.3%
−37.1 ptssince 2009
from 61.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.6%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 46.5% in 2009
Female
47.4%
−6.1 ptssince 2009
from 53.5% in 2009
Foreign born
1.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.9%
−85.4 ptssince 2013
from 89.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Marinette, Wisconsin?

Marinette, Wisconsin has about 11,119 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Marinette, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Marinette, Wisconsin earns about $47,742 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 $86,000, and the typical rent is about $698 a month.

How educated are people in Marinette, Wisconsin?

About 17.6% 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 15.1% 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 724 residents, a change of about -6 percent over that period.

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