Marquette County, Michigan

MI · FIPS 26103 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

Metric Value vs National Rank Percentile
Total Population 67,112 #816 / 3,222
75th
Median Household Income $65,429 -12.9% #1,598 / 3,222
50th
Median Age 39.3 years +1.0% #2,311 / 3,222
28th
Median Home Value $216,500 -23.2% #1,236 / 3,222
62th
Median Gross Rent $949 -18.4% #1,183 / 3,222
63th
Poverty Rate 14.0% +10.7% #1,747 / 3,222
46th

Demographics

Marquette County has a population of 67,112, making it the #816 most populous county in the US. The median age is 39.3 years, which is 1.0% above the national median.

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Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

97.9%
Native Born
2.1%
Foreign Born

Household Type

Economy

The median household income in Marquette County is $65,429, ranking #1,598 out of 3,222 counties — 12.9% below the national median. The poverty rate is 14.0% and unemployment stands at 4.6%.

Median Household Income
$65,429 −12.9% vs nat'l
Rank #1,598 of 3,222
50th percentile
Per Capita Income
$35,200 −14.7% vs nat'l
Rank #1,562 of 3,222
52th percentile
Poverty Rate
14.0% +10.7% vs nat'l
Rank #1,747 of 3,222
46th percentile
Unemployment Rate
4.6% −13.0% vs nat'l
Rank #1,750 of 3,222
46th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
36.8% +9.2% vs nat'l
Rank #387 of 3,222
88th percentile
Mean Commute Time
20.1 min −27.3% vs nat'l
Rank #2,814 of 3,222
13th percentile

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Housing

The median home value in Marquette County is $216,500 (-23.2% vs national). Renters pay a median of $949/mo and the homeownership rate is 69.6%.

Median Home Value
$216,500 −23.2% vs nat'l
Rank #1,236 of 3,222
62th percentile
Median Gross Rent
$949 −18.4% vs nat'l
Rank #1,183 of 3,222
63th percentile
Homeownership Rate
69.6% +8.1% vs nat'l
Rank #2,331 of 3,222
28th percentile
69.6% Homeownership

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Health

96.6% of residents in Marquette County have health insurance coverage, which is 5.3% above the national rate.

96.6% Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
96.6% +5.3% vs nat'l
Rank #142 of 3,222
96th percentile

About Marquette County, Michigan

Marquette County, Michigan has a total population of 67,112, making it the 816th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Marquette County is 39.3 years, which is 1.0% above the national median of 38.9 years.

The median household income in Marquette County is $65,429, which ranks #1,598 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 12.9% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 14.0%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.6%.

The median home value in Marquette County is $216,500, 23.2% below the national median. Renters in Marquette County pay a median gross rent of $949 per month. The homeownership rate is 69.6%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.

In Marquette County, 36.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 9.2% above the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 96.6% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 20.1 min.

Marquette County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 90.7% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (4.2%) and Hispanic or Latino (2.1%).

All data for Marquette County, Michigan comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.