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Marquette County

Wisconsin · 15,592 residents · 455.713 sq mi
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Marquette County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $53,293. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 14% 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 $156,500. With a median age of 50.2, 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 50.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% 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
15,592
−2%since 2000
from 15,832 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
34 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 35 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
50.2
+23%since 2000
from 40.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
12K13K14K15K16K1990201020202024Marquette County
202416K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$53,293
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,746 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,780
+70%since 2000
from $16,924 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
32.9%
+13.8 ptssince 2009
from 19.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.1%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 7.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade23.3%
US avg: 10%
Information10.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade7.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance7.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction4.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services3.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$156,500
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $87,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$720
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $456 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
81.3%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 82.3% in 2000
18.7% rent
Afford Score
2.9
+19%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92%(14,560)
Black3.2%(507)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(421)
Asian0.3%(42)
Other0%
Diversity Score14.9%(2,359)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.8%(14,477)
Black0.3%(44)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(488)
Asian0.3%(51)
Other2.1%(323)
Diversity Score14.1%(2,200)
Segregation Score12.7%(1,981)
Diversity Score
14
−5%since 2000
from 15 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
13
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.2%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 10.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.5%
+11.6 ptssince 2000
from 78.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.1%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.6 min
+60%since 2000
from 19.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.9%
+6.3 ptssince 2009
from 75.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.5%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.2%
−5.3 ptssince 2011
from 9.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
57.0%
−4.4 ptssince 2011
from 61.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
22.8%
−34.4 ptssince 2009
from 57.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.1%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Female
48.9%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Foreign born
1.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.1%
−85.1 ptssince 2013
from 91.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Marquette County, Wisconsin?

Marquette County, Wisconsin has about 15,592 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Marquette County, Wisconsin earns about $53,293 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 $156,500, and the typical rent is about $720 a month.

How educated are people in Marquette County, Wisconsin?

About 14.2% 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 10.1% 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 3,271 residents, a change of about 27 percent over that period.

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

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