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Marinette County

Wisconsin · 41,749 residents · 1,399.468 sq mi
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Marinette County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $39,698. Population has declined 4% since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $109,700. With a median age of 45.7, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 45.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
41,749
−4%since 2000
from 43,384 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
30 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 31 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
45.7
+13%since 2000
from 40.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
40K41K42K43K44K1990201020202024Marinette County
202442K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,698
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,256 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,999
+31%since 2000
from $17,492 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
20.6%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 19.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
13.6%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 8.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.430
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade29.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Information10.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade5.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance4.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services3.6%
US avg: 7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration2.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Construction2.7%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$109,700
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $70,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$530
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $400 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
44.8%
−34.6 ptssince 2000
from 79.3% in 2000
22.7% rent
Vacancy rate
35.6%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 34.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
26.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 26.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
39.5%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 38.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.8
+39%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96.4%(40,260)
Black0.3%(106)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(522)
Asian0.5%(217)
Other1.5%(643)
Diversity Score8.7%(3,631)
Diversity Score
9
+184%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.2%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 12.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
87.6%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 82.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.3 min
+36%since 2000
from 14.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
80.4%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 79.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
4.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
1.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
4.9%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
25.0%
−33.6 ptssince 2009
from 58.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
Female
50.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
Foreign born
1.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.4%
−35.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Marinette County, Wisconsin?

Marinette County, Wisconsin has about 41,749 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Marinette County, Wisconsin earns about $39,698 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 $109,700, and the typical rent is about $530 a month.

How educated are people in Marinette County, Wisconsin?

About 14.2% 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 13.6% of people in Marinette County, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

Has Marinette County, Wisconsin grown since 1990?

Yes, Marinette County, Wisconsin has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,201 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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