COUNTY · 1990 CENSUS

Marinette County

Wisconsin · 40,548 residents · 1,399.468 sq mi

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Marinette County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $22,396. Population has declined 7% since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $41,600.

At a glance

Lower income

below the US median

US median: $30,130

Older

median age 35.6

US median: 33.0

Less educated

10% hold a bachelor's degree

US average: 20%

More affordable

home values down 22%, inflation adjusted

US median home: $93,722

Section 01

Population & growth

Total population

40,548

−7%vs 2000

vs 43,384 in 2000

1990 – 2025

Population density

29 / sq mi

−7%vs 2000

vs 31 / sq mi in 2000

US average: 221

Median age

35.6

−12%vs 2000

vs 40.5 in 2000

US average: 33.0

Population, 1990 – 2024

202442K

Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income

$22,396

−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $35,256 in 2000

US average: $30,130

1990 – 2024

Per capita income

$10,420

−40%vs 2000

vs $17,492 in 2000

US average: $14,340

Poverty rate

11.7%

+3.3 ptsvs 2000

vs 8.3% in 2000

US average: 13.2%

Section 03

Housing

Median home value

$41,600

−22%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $70,100 in 2000

US average: $93,722

1990 – 2024

Median gross rent

$298

−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $400 in 2000

US average: $450

Owner-occupied

77.4%

−1.9 ptsvs 2000

vs 79.3% in 2000

22.6% rent

Afford Score

1.9

−7%vs 2000

vs 2.0 in 2000

1990 – 2024

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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000

White, non-Hispanic97.6%(42,354)

Black0.2%(87)

Hispanic / Latino0.7%(325)

Asian0.3%(118)

Other0%

Diversity Score3.1%(1,328)

1990

White, non-Hispanic99.4%(40,296)

Black0%(9)

Hispanic / Latino0.3%(128)

Asian0.2%(68)

Other0.4%(175)

Diversity Score2.3%(941)

Diversity Score

−24%vs 2000

vs 3 in 2000

1990 – 2024

Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

10.1%

−2.8 ptsvs 2000

vs 12.9% in 2000

US average: 20.3%

High school or higher

73.6%

−8.9 ptsvs 2000

vs 82.5% in 2000

US average: 75.2%

Graduate degree

2.3%

−1.5 ptsvs 2000

vs 3.8% in 2000

US average: 7.1%

Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute

18.5 min

+24%vs 2000

vs 14.9 min in 2000

US average: 21.9

Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Marinette County, Wisconsin?

Marinette County, Wisconsin has about 40,548 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Marinette County, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Marinette County, Wisconsin earns about $22,396 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Marinette County, Wisconsin expensive?

In Marinette County, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $41,600, and the typical rent is about $298 a month.

How educated are people in Marinette County, Wisconsin?

About 10.1% of adults age 25 and over in Marinette County, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Marinette County, Wisconsin?

About 11.7% of people in Marinette County, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

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

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