Marquette County, MI

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2023 Population

66,430

0.0814% 1-year growth

US Senator

Gary Peters

Democratic Party

US Senator

Elissa Slotkin

Democratic Party

2023 Median Age

39.2

0.256% 1-year increase

2023 Poverty Rate

13.6%

0.303% 1-year increase

2023 Median Household Income

$64,675

2.47% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$202,000

9.6% 1-year growth

2023 Employed Population

31,180

0.286% 1-year growth

About

In 2023, Marquette County, MI had a population of 66.4k people with a median age of 39.2 and a median household income of $64,675. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Marquette County, MI grew from 66,376 to 66,430, a 0.0814% increase and its median household income grew from $63,115 to $64,675, a 2.47% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Marquette County, MI are White (Non-Hispanic) (90.9%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.97%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (1.45%), Two+ (Hispanic) (1.14%), and American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) (0.935%).

None of the households in Marquette County, MI reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

99.3% of the residents in Marquette County, MI are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Marquette County, MI are Northern Michigan University (1,790 degrees awarded in 2022).

In 2023, the median property value in Marquette County, MI was $202,000, and the homeownership rate was 71.2%.

Most people in Marquette County, MI drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 18.6 minutes. The average car ownership in Marquette County, MI was 2 cars per household.

Marquette County, MI borders Alger County, MI, Baraga County, MI, Delta County, MI, Dickinson County, MI, Houghton County, MI, Iron County, MI, Keweenaw County, MI, and Menominee County, MI.

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Population & Diversity

Marquette County, MI is home to a population of 66.4k people, from which 99.3% are citizens. As of 2023, 2.19% of Marquette County, MI residents were born outside of the country (1.45k people).

In 2023, there were 22.9 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (60.4k people) in Marquette County, MI than any other race or ethnicity. There were 2.64k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 966 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

99.3%

2023 Citizenship

99.2%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 99.3% of Marquette County, MI residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Marquette County, MI was 99.2%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Marquette County, MI compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Marquette County, MI

White (Non-Hispanic)
60.4k ± 164
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
2.64k ± 280
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
966 ± 131

2.02%

Hispanic Population

1.35k people

2.02% of the people in Marquette County, MI are hispanic (1.35k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Marquette County, MI as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Michigan.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
79,402 ± 6,891 people
India
76,527 ± 6,766 people
Iraq
57,451 ± 5,868 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Michigan was Mexico, the natal country of 79,402 Michigan residents, followed by India with 76,527 and Iraq with 57,451.

Foreign-Born Population

2.19%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

1.45k people

2.23%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

1.48k people

As of 2023, 2.19% of Marquette County, MI residents (1.45k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Marquette County, MI was 2.23%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Marquette County, MI compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
1,841 ± 228
Gulf War (2001-)
916 ± 178
Gulf War (1990s)
739 ± 161

Marquette County, MI has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.01 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Marquette County, MI employs 31.2k people. The largest industries in Marquette County, MI are Health Care & Social Assistance (5,477 people), Retail Trade (3,979 people), and Educational Services (3,483 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($107,853), Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($97,287), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($83,611).

Males in Michigan have an average income that is 1.34 times higher than the average income of females, which is $58,244. The income inequality in Michigan (measured using the Gini index) is 0.466, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

31.2k

2023 Value

± 1,123

0.286%

1 Year growth

± 5.18%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Marquette County, MI grew at a rate of 0.286%, from 31.1k employees to 31.2k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Marquette County, MI, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (3,657 people), Sales & Related Occupations (2,777 people), and Food Preparation & Serving Related Occupations (2,656 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Marquette County, MI.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Michigan (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

31.2k

2023 Value

± 1,123

0.286%

1 Year growth

± 5.18%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Marquette County, MI grew at a rate of 0.286%, from 31.1k employees to 31.2k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Marquette County, MI, are Health Care & Social Assistance (5,477 people), Retail Trade (3,979 people), and Educational Services (3,483 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Marquette County, MI, though some of these residents may live in Marquette County, MI and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$46,390

Median earning men ± $2,025

$27,774

Median earning women ± $1,663

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($87,625), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($68,451), and Public Administration ($66,081).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Construction ($53,229), Wholesale Trade ($46,250), and Public Administration ($44,675).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.16%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 4.37M people employed in Michigan. This represents a 2.16% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 23.6%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Michigan.

Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

103
Other Services (except Public Administration)
101
Construction
100
Retail Trade

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Depending on the option selected, the visualization shows the number of employees or number of establishments and its share across establishment sizes.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$245k
Health Care and Social Assistance
$136k
Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction
$121k
Retail Trade

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Marquette County, MI went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 54.6% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (43.5%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.36%).

Gary Peters and Elissa Slotkin are the senators currently representing the state of Michigan. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Michigan is currently represented by 13 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (54.6%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (43.5%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.36%)
Libertarian Party

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Marquette County, MI for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Michigan

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Gary Peters

Senator from Michigan

Assumed office on January 3, 2015

Elissa Slotkin

Senator from Michigan

Assumed office on January 3, 2025

Gary Peters and Elissa Slotkin are the senators currently representing Michigan.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Michigan over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Michigan

Michigan is currently represented by 13 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Michigan have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2022, universities in Marquette County, MI awarded 1,790 degrees. The student population of Marquette County, MI in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 2,817 male students and 4,153 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Marquette County, MI are White (1,555 and 87.9%), followed by Two or More Races (77 and 4.35%), Hispanic or Latino (59 and 3.34%), and Black or African American (29 and 1.64%).

The largest universities in Marquette County, MI by number of degrees awarded are Northern Michigan University (1,790 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Marquette County, MI are General Biological Sciences (108 and 6.03%), General Studies (103 and 5.75%), and Registered Nursing (103 and 5.75%).

The median tuition cost in Marquette County, MI for a public four year colleges is $12,096 for in-state students and $17,718 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2022 in Marquette County, MI, the percentage of applicants admitted was 70.5%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 32.3%. The number of students enrolled in 2022 was 6,970 (40.4% men and 59.6% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2022 there were 6,970 students enrolled in Marquette County, MI, 40.4% men and 59.6% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 5,916 records, of which 60.1% were women and 39.9% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Registered Nursing
103 degrees awarded
General Biological Sciences
99 degrees awarded
General Psychology
67 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Marquette County, MI was Registered Nursing with 103 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Marquette County, MI according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Northern Michigan University

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

1,790 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Northern Michigan University with 1,790 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2022, 704 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Marquette County, MI, which is 0.648 times less than the 1,086 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 1,555 degrees mean that there were 20.2 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Two or More Races, with 77 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Public, 4-year or above ($12,096) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Public, 4-year or above ($852) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

Public, 4-year or above ($750) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2022, 0.784% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.801% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (2.31M), Some college (1.92M), and Bachelors Degree (1.42M).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Marquette County, MI was $202,000 in 2023, which is 0.666 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $184,300 to $202,000, a 9.6% increase. The homeownership rate in Marquette County, MI is 71.2%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Marquette County, MI have an average commute time of 18.6 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Marquette County, MI is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Marquette County, MI is $64,675. In 2023, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Marquette County, MI was Census Tract 11 with a value of $99,286, followed by Census Tract 15 and Census Tract 22, with respective values of $96,667 and $86,111.

In 2023, 12.2% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Marquette County, MI. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 1.26%.

Housing

Property

$202,000

Median Property Value 2023

±$6,058

$19,863

Median Property Taxes

±$820

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Marquette County, MI the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Marquette County, MI compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

71.2%

Homeownership

2023

67.6%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 71.2% of the housing units in Marquette County, MI were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 71.2%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Marquette County, MI compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 11
Census Tract 15
Census Tract 22

In 2023, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Marquette County, MI was Census Tract 11 with a value of $99,286, followed by Census Tract 15 and Census Tract 22, with respective values of $96,667 and $86,111.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Marquette County, MI colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$64,675

Median Household Income

± $2,064

27.9k

Number of Households

± 997

In 2023, the median household income of the 27.9k households in Marquette County, MI grew to $64,675 from the previous year's value of $63,115.

The following chart displays the households in Marquette County, MI distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Marquette County, MI is from Michigan.

0.466

2022 Wage GINI in Michigan

0.468

2021 Wage GINI in Michigan

In 2022, the income inequality in Michigan was 0.466 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.473% decline from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Michigan was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Michigan in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Michigan across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (76.5%)
Carpooled (10.1%)
Worked At Home (6.68%)

In 2023, 76.5% of workers in Marquette County, MI drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (10.1%) and those who worked at home (6.68%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

18.6 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Marquette County, MI have a shorter commute time (18.6 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 1.58% of the workforce in Marquette County, MI have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Marquette County, MI compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Marquette County, MI distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Marquette County, MI have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2023, 12.2% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Marquette County, MI. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 1.26%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

13.6% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Marquette County, MI (8.54k out of 62.8k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Males 18 - 24 and then Females 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Marquette County, MI is White, followed by Two Or More and Black.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Children in Poverty

In 2023, 14.1% of the children was living in poverty in Marquette County, MI. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 4.1%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

96.3% of the population of Marquette County, MI has health coverage, with 49.1% on employee plans, 15.1% on Medicaid, 14.2% on Medicare, 16.4% on non-group plans, and 1.51% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Marquette County, MI see 813 patients per year on average, which represents a 4.91% decrease from the previous year (855 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1084 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 222 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.1% were men and 49.9% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

813 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Marquette County, MI

Primary care physicians in Marquette County, MI see an average of 813 patients per year. This represents a 4.91% decrease from the previous year (855 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Marquette County, MI in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 20.2% under 18 years, 24.9% between 18 and 34 years, 35.1% between 35 and 64 years, and 19.8% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.1% were men and 49.9% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

3.72%

Uninsured

49.1%

Employer Coverage

15.1%

Medicaid

14.2%

Medicare

16.4%

Non-Group

1.51%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Marquette County, MI declined by 10.2% from 4.14% to 3.72%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Marquette County, MI changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2023, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 39.9 in Marquette County, MI.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Marquette County, MI.

Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2023, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 34.4% in Marquette County, MI.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Marquette County, MI.