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Marquette, MI
City in Marquette County, Michigan.
Population
21,325
Land area
11.3sq mi
People per sq mi
1,895
ZIP codes
0
Marquette and its ZIP codes
Marquette at a glance
- Marquette is about 11 times as dense as Michigan as a whole.
- It is the 56th most populous of 745 cities and towns in Michigan.
- Households here earn a median of $55,613 a year, 24% less than the Michigan figure of $72,875.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $274,700 (19% above Michigan) and median rent is $1,011 a month.
Local data for Marquette, MI
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals1
- Emergency Rooms1
- Nursing Homes2
- Schools8
- Colleges1
- Libraries1
- Banks11
- Post Offices1
- Parks30
- Grocery Stores4
- Restaurants69
- Affordable Housing6
- Home Health Agencies3
- Hospice Care2
- Dialysis Centers1
- Rehab & Long-Term Care Hospitals1
- Community Health Centers1
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment6
- Private Schools1
- Superfund Sites1
- Historic Places11
Housing and community stats
Marquette, MI, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$55,613
Poverty rate
22.4%
Median home value
$274,700
Median rent
$1,011/mo
Homeownership
46.3%
Bachelor's or higher
48.0%
Median age
30.9
Average commute
13.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (4,581), Irish Americans (2,558), Polish Americans (2,015).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Marquette County. PPP loans are for Marquette.
Unemployment rate
4.2%
Sep 2026, 0.0 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
Marquette, MI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone69.8%
- Carpooled10.5%
- Public transit0.6%
- Walked10.6%
- Bicycle1.3%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.6%
- Worked from home6.6%
Average one-way commute: 13.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Marquette, 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
75° / 12°F
30.2 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone11 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Marquette, MI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.9%
U.S. 33.3% +3.6 pts
Diabetes
9.6%
U.S. 12.1% -2.5 pts
Smoking
13.9%
U.S. 12.8% +1.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.1%
U.S. 11.1% -4.0 pts
Cities near Marquette
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Trowbridge ParkCensus-designated place | 1.9 mi | 1.4 |
| HarveyCensus-designated place | 5.1 mi | 6.7 |
| NegauneeCity | 9.7 mi | 13.4 |
| PalmerCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.6 |
| IshpemingCity | 13 mi | 8.7 |
| K. I. SawyerCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 1.7 |
| West IshpemingCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 3 |
| GwinnCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 2.8 |
| Big BayCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 3.9 |
| ChathamVillage | 27 mi | 2.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Marquette, MI in?
- Marquette is in Marquette County, Michigan.
- What is the population of Marquette, MI?
- About 21,325 people live in Marquette, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Marquette?
- Nearby places include Trowbridge Park (1.9 mi), Harvey (5.1 mi), Negaunee (9.7 mi), Palmer (11 mi), Ishpeming (13 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023