Marquette County, Wisconsin

WI · FIPS 55077 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

Metric Value vs National Rank Percentile
Total Population 15,746 #2,112 / 3,222
34th
Median Household Income $65,681 -12.6% #1,572 / 3,222
51th
Median Age 50.7 years +30.3% #191 / 3,222
94th
Median Home Value $210,400 -25.4% #1,303 / 3,222
60th
Median Gross Rent $800 -31.2% #2,099 / 3,222
35th
Poverty Rate 13.1% +3.6% #1,536 / 3,222
52th

Demographics

Marquette County has a population of 15,746, making it the #2,112 most populous county in the US. The median age is 50.7 years, which is 30.3% above the national median.

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Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

98.2%
Native Born
1.8%
Foreign Born

Household Type

Economy

The median household income in Marquette County is $65,681, ranking #1,572 out of 3,222 counties — 12.6% below the national median. The poverty rate is 13.1% and unemployment stands at 2.7%.

Median Household Income
$65,681 −12.6% vs nat'l
Rank #1,572 of 3,222
51th percentile
Per Capita Income
$36,513 −11.5% vs nat'l
Rank #1,341 of 3,222
58th percentile
Poverty Rate
13.1% +3.6% vs nat'l
Rank #1,536 of 3,222
52th percentile
Unemployment Rate
2.7% −49.0% vs nat'l
Rank #539 of 3,222
83th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
16.2% −51.9% vs nat'l
Rank #2,633 of 3,222
18th percentile
Mean Commute Time
31.2 min +13.0% vs nat'l
Rank #705 of 3,222
78th percentile

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Housing

The median home value in Marquette County is $210,400 (-25.4% vs national). Renters pay a median of $800/mo and the homeownership rate is 81.2%.

Median Home Value
$210,400 −25.4% vs nat'l
Rank #1,303 of 3,222
60th percentile
Median Gross Rent
$800 −31.2% vs nat'l
Rank #2,099 of 3,222
35th percentile
Homeownership Rate
81.2% +26.0% vs nat'l
Rank #461 of 3,222
86th percentile
81.2% Homeownership

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Health

94.5% of residents in Marquette County have health insurance coverage, which is 3.0% above the national rate.

94.5% Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
94.5% +3.0% vs nat'l
Rank #858 of 3,222
73th percentile

About Marquette County, Wisconsin

Marquette County, Wisconsin has a total population of 15,746, making it the 2,112th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Marquette County is 50.7 years, which is 30.3% above the national median of 38.9 years.

The median household income in Marquette County is $65,681, which ranks #1,572 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 12.6% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 13.1%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 2.7%.

The median home value in Marquette County is $210,400, 25.4% below the national median. Renters in Marquette County pay a median gross rent of $800 per month. The homeownership rate is 81.2%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.

In Marquette County, 16.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 51.9% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 94.5% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 31.2 min.

Marquette County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 92.3% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (3.7%) and Two or More Races (2.6%).

All data for Marquette County, Wisconsin 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.