Township · Michigan
Marenisco Township, Michigan
Marenisco Township, township, in Gogebic County, Michigan. Marenisco Township had 462 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 1.8% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 455 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 514 (±117). GEOID 2605351560.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
462
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 455 · ACS 2020-2024: 514 ±117
Median household income
$53,250
±$9,003 (90% margin)
Michigan: $72,875
Median home value
$187,500
±$62,090 (90% margin)
Michigan: $231,600
Median gross rent
not published
Michigan: $1,129
Where is Marenisco Township and what county is it in?
Marenisco Township is a township in Gogebic County, Michigan. It covers 311.1 square miles of land, 1 residents per square mile in 2020.
One place lies inside Marenisco Township: Marenisco (CDP, 179 in 2020).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Marenisco Township, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 462 people lived in Marenisco Township on July 1, 2025, up 1.8% since 2020, faster than Michigan (+0.5%). The 2020 Census counted 455 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 514 (±117).
| Measure | Marenisco Township | Gogebic County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 514±117 | 14,319 | −763 |
| Households | 285±68 | 6,989 | +97 |
| Average household size | 1.80±0.23 | 2.00 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 645±89 | 10,394 | no clear change |
Marenisco Township's population since 2000
From 1,051 in 2000 to 462 in 2025: down 56.0%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Marenisco Township as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Marenisco Township?
The median resident of Marenisco Township is 64.8 years old. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 89.5%, then non-Hispanic American Indian and Alaska Native residents at 6.4%.
| Measure | Marenisco Township | Gogebic County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 64.8±3.5 | 51.2 | +25.0 |
| Under 18 years | 8.6%±5.9 pts | 16.4% | – |
| 65 years and over | 48.8%±8.5 pts | 29.4% | – |
| Male | 54.5%±5.5 pts | 51.4% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.4%±0.6 pts | 2.0% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 89.5%±7.4 pts | 90.5% | +30.1 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±5.7 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.4%±1.0 pts | 0.6% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 6.4%±6.3 pts | 2.4% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 1.0%±1.1 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 2.3%±1.9 pts | 3.8% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±5.7 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 1.0%±1.2 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 0.8%±1.3 pts | 2.9% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 13.8%±7.1 pts | 10.2% | – |
| With a disability | 16.3%±6.3 pts | 19.1% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 3.5%±3.4 pts | 5.1% | – |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 98.1%±2.0 pts | 96.0% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 24.6%±6.8 pts | 22.8% | +19.3 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 6.7%±3.9 pts | 7.9% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 98.0%±2.1 pts | 92.0% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.4%±2.0 pts | 2.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Marenisco Township earn?
Half of Marenisco Township's 285 households earn less than $53,250 a year (±$9,003), against $52,732 in Gogebic County and $72,875 in Michigan. In 2015-2019 the median was $66,150 in 2024 dollars, so it fell by $12,900 after inflation. 11.9% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Marenisco Township | Gogebic County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $53,250±$9,003 | $52,732 | −$12,900 |
| Mean household income | $65,107±$9,554 | $73,627 | – |
| Per capita income | $35,284±$5,190 | $36,519 | +$19,935 |
| People below the poverty line | 11.9%±6.5 pts | 14.4% | – |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 31.8%±31.7 pts | 18.4% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 9.5%±4.8 pts | 18.6% | – |
| Households with a computer | 95.4%±4.1 pts | 91.0% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 88.1%±6.5 pts | 85.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Marenisco Township?
Owners occupy 97.5% of Marenisco Township's occupied homes and renters 2.5%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $187,500 by its owner (±$62,090).
| Measure | Marenisco Township | Gogebic County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $187,500±$62,090 | $107,200 | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,433±$116 | $1,084 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 97.5%±4.0 pts | 81.0% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 2.5%±4.0 pts | 19.0% | – |
| Housing units | 645±89 | 10,394 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0%±10.2 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0%±100.0 pts | 7.3% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 96.7%±2.4 pts | 87.9% | – |
| Mobile homes | 2.2%±1.7 pts | 2.0% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0%±4.5 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 7.0%±3.9 pts | 1.9% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 15.8%±6.3 pts | 34.5% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 0.0%±10.0 pts | 7.6% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Marenisco Township building?
Builders took permits for 5 new housing units in Marenisco Township in 2025 (5 in single-family houses), 10.8 per 1,000 residents against 2.3 across Michigan.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Marenisco Township work and get to work?
63.6% of Marenisco Township's workers drive alone and 14.9% work from home. The average trip to work takes 28.4 minutes.
| Measure | Marenisco Township | Gogebic County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 27.0%±9.2 pts | 53.2% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 2.4%±3.1 pts | 6.5% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 63.6%±13.5 pts | 81.2% | – |
| Carpooled | 9.9%±7.8 pts | 7.3% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0%±21.7 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Walked | 11.6%±10.6 pts | 2.9% | – |
| Worked from home | 14.9%±9.7 pts | 7.5% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 28.4 min±7.4 | 19.1 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Marenisco Township?
No census tract lies mostly in Marenisco Township; 2 tracts reach into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9508Gogebic County | 2,365 | $63,221 |
| Tract 9502Gogebic County | 2,305 | $55,625 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Marenisco Township) · Census block assignment files
How does Marenisco Township compare with other places in Michigan?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Marenisco Township is the 10,307th-most populous of the 16,079 U.S. towns and townships that have one and the 1,134th-most populous of 1,240 in Michigan.
Marenisco Township is not ranked by income or the other survey measures: those rankings include places of 1,000 or more residents (2020 Census) with a reliable estimate.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 1,134th | 1,240 |
Marenisco Township's figures with every place in Michigan (CSV)
Every place in Michigan, sortable · Compare Marenisco Township with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Marenisco Township?
23 of the 55 figures for Marenisco Township on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Marenisco Township are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' school search.