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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Marquette County

Wisconsin · 15,832 residents · 455.713 sq mi
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Marquette County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $35,746. Population has grown 28% since 1990. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $87,900. With a median age of 40.9, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 40.9
US median: 35.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 46%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

15,832
+28%since 1990
from 12,321 in 1990
1990 – 2025
35 / sq mi
+28%since 1990
from 27 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
40.9
+4%since 1990
from 39.2 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
12K13K14K15K16K1990201020202024Marquette County
202416K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$35,746
+22%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $22,234 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$16,924
+59%since 1990
from $10,652 in 1990
US average: $21,522
7.7%
−3.9 ptssince 1990
from 11.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$87,900
+46%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $45,600 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$456
+14%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $304 in 1990
US average: $602
82.3%
+1.7 ptssince 1990
from 80.6% in 1990
17.7% rent
2.5
+20%since 1990
from 2.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.8%(12,171)
Black0.2%(25)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(146)
Asian0.2%(19)
Diversity Score5.8%(719)
2000
White, non-Hispanic92%(14,560)
Black3.2%(507)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(421)
Asian0.3%(42)
Diversity Score14.9%(2,359)
15
+155%since 1990
from 6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

10.1%
+1.3 ptssince 1990
from 8.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
78.8%
+9.1 ptssince 1990
from 69.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.0%
+0.5 ptssince 1990
from 2.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

19.2 min
−32%since 1990
from 28.3 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Marquette County, Wisconsin?

Marquette County, Wisconsin has about 15,832 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Marquette County, Wisconsin earns about $35,746 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Marquette County, Wisconsin expensive?

In Marquette County, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $87,900, and the typical rent is about $456 a month.

How educated are people in Marquette County, Wisconsin?

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

What is the poverty rate in Marquette County, Wisconsin?

About 7.7% of people in Marquette County, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

Has Marquette County, Wisconsin grown since 1990?

Yes, Marquette County, Wisconsin has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,511 residents, a change of about 28 percent over that period.

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

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