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Population Review

Marinette County, Wisconsin Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 36th-largest in Wisconsin

The population of Marinette County, Wisconsin is 41,907 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 36th-largest county in Wisconsin. The median household income is $63,401, the median home value is $154,600, and the median age is 48.8.

The population of Marinette County has grown 1.6% since 2010 (41,662 → 42,343), a +0.12% annualized rate.

Marinette County within Wisconsin · Source: US Census TIGER/Line via us-atlas

41,907

Population

+0.12%

Annual growth

30

People / sq mi

$63,401

Median Income

$154,600

Median Home Value

Marinette County covers 1,399 sq mi of land at 29.9 people per square mile.

About Marinette County, WI

Marinette County is a county in Wisconsin with a population of 41,907. It ranks #36 among counties in Wisconsin by population. The median age is 48.8, older than the national median. The population is 50.7% male and 49.3% female.

The median household income in Marinette County is $63,401, below the US median of $74,580. 6.3% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $154,600, with monthly rent averaging $749. The homeownership rate of 80.4% is higher than the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Marinette County reflects 19.5% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 6.7% of workers primarily work from home, below the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 20.9 minutes each way.

Marinette County Population History (2010-2024)

The county of Marinette County had a population of 41,662 in 2010 and 42,343 in 2024, a 1.6% growth over 14 years. The peak was 42,343 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 0.12%.

2024 · 42K20102024

42,343

Population (2024)

41,662

Population (2010)

42,343

Peak (2024)

0.12%

Avg Annual Growth

YearPopulation
201041,662
201141,419
201241,360
201341,306
201441,072
201540,676
201640,298
201740,341
201840,401
201940,256
202041,900
202141,875
202242,000
202342,113
202442,343

Race & Ethnicity

White94.7%
Black or African American0.4%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)1.4%
Two or More Races0.0%

Age & Sex

48.8

Median Age

49.3%

Female

50.7%

Male

24.6%

Age 65+

Age Distribution

Under 5
4.6%
5–9
5.9%
10–14
4.7%
15–19
5.6%
20–24
4.5%
25–34
9.9%
35–44
11.0%
45–54
11.4%
55–59
8.2%
60–64
9.5%
65–74
14.6%
75–84
7.0%
85+
3.0%

Children (under 15): 15.2% · Seniors (65+): 24.6%

Income & Poverty

Median household income$63,401$-12,269 vs state
Mean household income$80,117
Per-capita income$36,123
Poverty rate6.3%-0.3% vs state
Unemployment rate2.2%
Employment-to-population55.3%

Top Industries by Employment

Manufacturing
27.9%
Professional & business services
20.0%
Education & health care
8.2%
Construction
5.6%
Agriculture
5.5%
Finance & real estate
4.6%
Arts, entertainment & food
4.4%
Retail trade
4.3%

The largest employment sector in Marinette County is manufacturing, accounting for 27.9% of workers.

How residents commute

0.2%

Drive alone

2.7%

Carpool

81.0%

Public transit

6.7%

Work from home

20.9 min

Avg commute

Housing

$154,600$-92,800 vs state

Median home value

$749

Median rent

80.4%

Homeownership rate

29,372

Total housing units

63.5%

Occupied

36.5%

Vacant

19.6%

Renter-occupied

Social & access

95.7%

With health insurance

91.6%

With broadband internet

31.4%

Foreign-born

9.7%

Veterans (18+)

15.3%

With a disability

96.9%

Speak language other than English at home

Education

93.1%

High School+

19.5%

Bachelor's+

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Frequently Asked Questions

Marinette County, Wisconsin has a population of 41,907 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 36th-largest county in Wisconsin. Population density is 30 people per square mile.

The population of Marinette County has grown 1.6% since 2010 (41,662 → 42,343), a +0.12% annualized rate.

The median household income in Marinette County, Wisconsin is $63,401, with mean (average) household income of $80,117 and per-capita income of $36,123. 6.3% of residents live below the federal poverty level.

In Marinette County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (94.7%), Hispanic or Latino (1.4%), Black or African American (0.4%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.

The median age in Marinette County, Wisconsin is 48.8 years. Residents are 49.3% female and 50.7% male.

The median home value in Marinette County is $154,600 and median monthly rent is $749. 80.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 29,372 total housing units, 36.5% of which are vacant.

The largest employment sector in Marinette County, Wisconsin is manufacturing, employing 27.9% of workers. The unemployment rate is 2.2%.

Milwaukee is among the largest cities associated with Marinette County, Wisconsin, with a population of 569,756.

Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.