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Gwinn, MI
Census-designated place in Marquette County, Michigan.
Population
1,435
Land area
2.8sq mi
People per sq mi
510
ZIP codes
0
Gwinn and its ZIP codes
Gwinn at a glance
- Gwinn is about 2.9 times as dense as Michigan as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $46,414 a year, 36% less than the Michigan figure of $72,875.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $117,000 (49% below Michigan) and median rent is $682 a month.
Local data for Gwinn, MI
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Gwinn, MI, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$46,414
Poverty rate
12.4%
Median home value
$117,000
Median rent
$682/mo
Homeownership
71.3%
Bachelor's or higher
27.6%
Median age
33.5
Average commute
27.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (391), Irish Americans (309), Swedish Americans (232).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Marquette County. PPP loans are for Gwinn.
Unemployment rate
4.9%
Aug 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$57,267
26,924 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$51,849
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$591M
FY 2026, $8,950 per person
How people get to work
Gwinn, MI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone72.8%
- Carpooled20.3%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home6.9%
Average one-way commute: 27.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Gwinn, MI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
1,061
Countywide, mostly winter weather
Flood insurance policies
38
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
78° / 10°F
32.7 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Gwinn, MI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.9%
U.S. 33.3% +6.6 pts
Diabetes
13.7%
U.S. 12.1% +1.6 pts
Smoking
17.1%
U.S. 12.8% +4.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.6%
U.S. 11.1% -4.5 pts
Cities near Gwinn
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| K. I. SawyerCensus-designated place | 5 mi | 1.7 |
| PalmerCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.6 |
| HarveyCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 6.7 |
| NegauneeCity | 16 mi | 13.4 |
| IshpemingCity | 17 mi | 8.7 |
| MarquetteCity | 18 mi | 11.3 |
| Trowbridge ParkCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 1.4 |
| West IshpemingCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 3 |
| RockCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 0.9 |
| ChathamVillage | 25 mi | 2.5 |
| RepublicCensus-designated place | 27 mi | 3.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Gwinn, MI in?
- Gwinn is in Marquette County, Michigan.
- What is the population of Gwinn, MI?
- About 1,435 people live in Gwinn, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Gwinn?
- Nearby places include K. I. Sawyer (5 mi), Palmer (12 mi), Harvey (14 mi), Negaunee (16 mi), Ishpeming (17 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023