Marquette is a city located in Marquette County, Michigan. Marquette has a 2026 population of 22,197. It is also the county seat of Marquette County. Marquette is currently growing at a rate of 0.8% annually and its population has increased by 5% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 21,140 in 2020.
The median household income in Marquette is $55,613 with a poverty rate of 22.44%. The median age in Marquette is 30.9 years: 31.8 years for males, and 29.3 years for females. For every 100 females there are 107.6 males.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 30.9 years
Female: 29.3 years
Male: 31.8 years
There are 19,244 adults, (3,578 of whom are seniors) in Marquette.
Female: 10,274 (48.2%)
Male: 11,051 (51.8%)
The racial composition of Marquette includes 89.3% White, 3.1% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Native American, Asian, other race, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
| Race | Population ↓ | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 19,044 | 89.3% |
| Two or more races | 1,248 | 5.85% |
| Black or African American | 661 | 3.1% |
| Native American | 172 | 0.81% |
| Asian | 102 | 0.48% |
| Other race | 94 | 0.44% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 4 | 0.02% |
Marquette 's average per capita income is $39,372. Household income levels show a median of $55,613. The poverty rate stands at 22.44%.
| Name | Median ↓ | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $101,558 | - |
| Families | $89,196 | $112,956 |
| Households | $55,613 | $76,636 |
| Non Families | $34,802 | $47,406 |
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