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Marquette, KS
City in McPherson County, Kansas.
Population
585
Land area
0.5sq mi
People per sq mi
1,214
ZIP codes
0
Marquette and its ZIP codes
Marquette at a glance
- Marquette is about 34 times as dense as Kansas as a whole.
- The median household income is $61,923, 17% below the Kansas median of $74,275.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $85,000 (61% below Kansas) and median rent is $725 a month.
Local data for Marquette, KS
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Marquette, KS, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$61,923
Poverty rate
14.7%
Median home value
$85,000
Median rent
$725/mo
Homeownership
79.8%
Bachelor's or higher
14.2%
Median age
52.7
Average commute
29.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (222), Swedish Americans (105), Irish Americans (47).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for McPherson County. PPP loans are for Marquette.
Unemployment rate
3.1%
Sep 2026, +0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$62,105
16,416 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$65,632
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$206M
FY 2026, $6,805 per person
How people get to work
Marquette, KS, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone87.7%
- Carpooled1.9%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked6.1%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.6%
- Worked from home2.6%
Average one-way commute: 29.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Marquette, KS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
1,025
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
84
0.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 19°F
29.6 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Marquette, KS, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.8%
U.S. 33.3% +4.5 pts
Diabetes
12.6%
U.S. 12.1% +0.5 pts
Smoking
14.1%
U.S. 12.8% +1.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.5%
U.S. 11.1% -3.6 pts
Cities near Marquette
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| LindsborgCity | 8.7 mi | 1.8 |
| FalunCensus-designated place | 9.4 mi | 1.1 |
| WindomCity | 13 mi | 0.2 |
| BridgeportCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.2 |
| Little RiverCity | 15 mi | 0.4 |
| SmolanCity | 15 mi | 0.1 |
| AssariaCity | 15 mi | 0.2 |
| BrookvilleCity | 15 mi | 0.6 |
| McPhersonCity | 16 mi | 8.2 |
| BavariaCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 0.2 |
| GeneseoCity | 18 mi | 0.6 |
| MentorCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 0.4 |
| GalvaCity | 20 mi | 0.5 |
| KanopolisCity | 21 mi | 1.2 |
| ElyriaCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 4.8 |
| RoxburyCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Marquette, KS in?
- Marquette is in McPherson County, Kansas.
- What is the population of Marquette, KS?
- About 585 people live in Marquette, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Marquette?
- Nearby places include Lindsborg (8.7 mi), Falun (9.4 mi), Windom (13 mi), Bridgeport (13 mi), Little River (15 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023