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Niagara, WI
City in Marinette County, Wisconsin.
Population
1,464
Land area
2.8sq mi
People per sq mi
530
ZIP codes
0
Niagara and its ZIP codes
Niagara at a glance
- Niagara is about 4.9 times as dense as Wisconsin as a whole.
- The median household income is $60,994, 21% below the Wisconsin median of $77,485.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $103,800 (61% below Wisconsin) and median rent is $910 a month.
Local data for Niagara, WI
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Niagara, WI, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$60,994
Poverty rate
14.6%
Median home value
$103,800
Median rent
$910/mo
Homeownership
80.9%
Bachelor's or higher
17.3%
Median age
48.6
Average commute
17.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (357), French Americans (197), Polish Americans (147).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Marinette County. PPP loans are for Niagara.
Unemployment rate
4.2%
Aug 2026, +0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$54,089
17,631 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$55,670
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
-$484M
FY 2026, -$11,565 per person
How people get to work
Niagara, WI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone81.4%
- Carpooled6.2%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.1%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.4%
- Worked from home10.9%
Average one-way commute: 17.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Niagara, WI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
534
Countywide, mostly winter storm
Flood insurance policies
77
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
80° / 4°F
31.5 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Niagara, WI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.3%
U.S. 33.3% +5.0 pts
Diabetes
13.4%
U.S. 12.1% +1.3 pts
Smoking
16.9%
U.S. 12.8% +4.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.2%
U.S. 11.1% -2.9 pts
Cities near Niagara
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Quinnesec, MICensus-designated place | 1.7 mi | 1.5 |
| Norway, MICity | 4.4 mi | 9.5 |
| Iron Mountain, MICity | 4.4 mi | 7.5 |
| Kingsford, MICity | 4.6 mi | 4.3 |
| PembineCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 0.6 |
| DunbarCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1.1 |
| FlorenceCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 2.7 |
| AmbergCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 1.6 |
| Hermansville, MICensus-designated place | 20 mi | 1.3 |
| GoodmanCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 1.7 |
| Powers, MIVillage | 24 mi | 0.9 |
| Carney, MIVillage | 25 mi | 1.4 |
| Alpha, MIVillage | 26 mi | 0.9 |
| Crystal Falls, MICity | 27 mi | 3.5 |
| WausaukeeVillage | 28 mi | 1.4 |
| Daggett, MIVillage | 29 mi | 1.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Niagara, WI in?
- Niagara is in Marinette County, Wisconsin.
- What is the population of Niagara, WI?
- About 1,464 people live in Niagara, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Niagara?
- Nearby places include Quinnesec, MI (1.7 mi), Norway, MI (4.4 mi), Iron Mountain, MI (4.4 mi), Kingsford, MI (4.6 mi), Pembine (10 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023