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Marlette

County:
Sanilac County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
1.615
State:
Michigan

Marlette is a city located in Sanilac County, Michigan. Marlette has a 2026 population of 1,837. Marlette is currently declining at a rate of -0.16% annually and its population has decreased by -0.92% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,854 in 2020.

The median household income in Marlette is $48,571 with a poverty rate of 18.02%. The median age in Marlette is 38.2 years: 33.2 years for males, and 38.9 years for females. For every 100 females there are 105.8 males.

1.8K
Total Population
1,138
Density (mi²)
-3 -0.16%
Growth

Marlette Population

Marlette Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20261,837-3-0.16%
20251,840-3-0.16%
20241,843-7-0.38%
20231,850-4-0.22%
20221,854-1-0.05%
20211,85510.05%
20201,854-5-0.27%
20191,77300%
20181,773-1-0.06%
20171,774-8-0.45%
20161,782-2-0.11%
20151,784-8-0.45%
20141,792-11-0.61%
20131,803-26-1.42%
20121,829-23-1.24%
20111,852-23-1.23%
20101,876-1-0.05%

Median Age

Overall: 38.2 years
Female: 38.9 years
Male: 33.2 years

Marlette Adults

There are 1,439 adults, (337 of whom are seniors) in Marlette.

Sex Ratio

Female: 899 (48.6%)
Male: 951 (51.4%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Marlette includes 93.78% White, and smaller percentages for Asian, Black or African American, other race, Native American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White1,73593.78%
Two or more races603.24%
Asian241.3%
Black or African American211.14%
Other race90.49%
Native American10.05%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White1307.03%
Other race90.49%
Two or more races20.11%
Black or African American20.11%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White1,60586.76%
Two or more races583.14%
Asian241.3%
Black or African American191.03%
Native American10.05%

Marlette Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Marlette 's average per capita income is $33,450. Household income levels show a median of $48,571. The poverty rate stands at 18.02%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$61,500-
Families$50,547$63,413
Households$48,571$64,994
Non Families$33,750$52,749

$33,450

Average Income

$48,571

Median Household Income

18.02%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)