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Marinette County

Wisconsin · 41,872 residents · 1,399.468 sq mi
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Marinette County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $52,385. Population has declined 3% since 2000. 16% 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 $125,600. With a median age of 49.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 49.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% 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
41,872
−3%since 2000
from 43,384 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
30 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 31 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
49.3
+22%since 2000
from 40.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
40K41K42K43K44K1990201020202024Marinette County
202442K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$52,385
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,256 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,395
+68%since 2000
from $17,492 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
30.7%
+10.9 ptssince 2009
from 19.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.2%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 8.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade29.1%
US avg: 10%
Information9.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade6%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services3.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical3.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration3.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$125,600
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $70,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$686
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $400 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
76.8%
−2.5 ptssince 2000
from 79.3% in 2000
23.2% rent
Afford Score
2.4
+21%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)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.6%(38,754)
Black0.5%(192)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(1,079)
Asian0.4%(180)
Other2%(829)
Diversity Score13.4%(5,595)
Segregation Score15.6%(6,533)
Diversity Score
13
+336%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
16
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.5%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 12.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.0%
+8.5 ptssince 2000
from 82.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.5%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.9 min
+40%since 2000
from 14.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.4%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 79.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.6%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.4%
−4.0 ptssince 2011
from 8.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
57.7%
−3.6 ptssince 2011
from 61.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
27.6%
−31.0 ptssince 2009
from 58.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.3%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
Female
49.7%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
Foreign born
1.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.9%
−86.4 ptssince 2013
from 91.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Marinette County, Wisconsin?

Marinette County, Wisconsin has about 41,872 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Marinette County, Wisconsin earns about $52,385 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 $125,600, and the typical rent is about $686 a month.

How educated are people in Marinette County, Wisconsin?

About 16.5% 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 11.2% 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 1,324 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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