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Marinette, WI-MI · 2 counties · 65,515 residents (2025 est.) · 2,443.509 sq mi
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Marinette has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $61,184. Population has declined 5% since 2000. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $156,179. With a median age of 49.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 49.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 25%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
65,293
−5%since 2000
from 68,710 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
27 / sq mi
−5%since 2000
from 28 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
49.0
+21%since 2000
from 40.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:65,515 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
63K65K66K68K69K1990201020202024Marinette
202465K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$61,184
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,383 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,388
+105%since 2000
from $17,277 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
40.4%
+21.1 ptssince 2009
from 19.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
10.6%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 9.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.414
−1%since 2010
from 0.418 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade28.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Information10.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade5.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance5.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction4%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services3.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$156,179
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $68,441 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$758
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $383 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
81.3%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 79.4% in 2000
18.7% rent
Vacancy rate
30.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 30.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
16.9%
−7.7 ptssince 2009
from 24.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
32.3%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 37.9% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.6
+28%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
37
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97%(66,624)
Black0.2%(112)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(515)
Asian0.3%(172)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.9%(2,018)
Segregation Score0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic92.6%(60,462)
Black0.4%(283)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(1,797)
Asian0.4%(237)
Other3.9%(2,514)
Diversity Score17.5%(11,445)
Segregation Score17%(11,116)
Diversity Score
18
+497%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
17
−19%since 2020
from 21 in 2020
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.3%
+7.1 ptssince 2000
from 12.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.0%
+10.2 ptssince 2000
from 82.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.6%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.7 min
+51%since 2000
from 14.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
80.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 79.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.2%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.9%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.9%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
5.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.7%
−5.9 ptssince 2011
from 9.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
55.9%
−5.6 ptssince 2011
from 61.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
32.7%
−25.0 ptssince 2009
from 57.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.0%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Female
49.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Foreign born
1.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.8%
−39.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
16.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2012
from 15.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.2%
−85.9 ptssince 2013
from 90.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
86.5%
+15.6 ptssince 2017
from 70.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2016
from 97.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2016
from 1.4% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
In this metro

Principal cities

MarinetteCENTRAL11,168
What's inside

2 component counties

Marinette CountyCENTRAL42,574Menominee CountyCENTRAL22,941
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Marinette, WI-MI?

Marinette, WI-MI has about 65,293 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Marinette, WI-MI?

The typical household in Marinette, WI-MI earns about $61,184 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Marinette, WI-MI expensive?

In Marinette, WI-MI, the median home is worth about $156,179, and the typical rent is about $758 a month.

How educated are people in Marinette, WI-MI?

About 19.3% of adults age 25 and over in Marinette, WI-MI hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Marinette, WI-MI?

About 10.6% of people in Marinette, WI-MI live below the federal poverty line.

Has Marinette, WI-MI grown since 1990?

Yes, Marinette, WI-MI has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 175 residents, a change of about -0 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · METRO ROLLUP OF COMPONENT COUNTIES · UPDATED 2024

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