City · Michigan
Marlette, Michigan
Marlette, city, in Sanilac County, Michigan. Marlette had 1,833 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 1.2% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 1,855 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 1,850 (±234). GEOID 2651820.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
1,833
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 1,855 · ACS 2020-2024: 1,850 ±234
Median household income
$48,571
±$6,185 (90% margin)
Michigan: $72,875
Median home value
$132,300
±$19,232 (90% margin)
Michigan: $231,600
Median gross rent
$873
±$81 (90% margin)
Michigan: $1,129
Where is Marlette and what county is it in?
Marlette is a city in Sanilac County, Michigan. It covers 1.6 square miles of land, 1,149 residents per square mile in 2020.
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Marlette, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 1,833 people lived in Marlette on July 1, 2025, down 1.2% since 2020, while Michigan grew 0.5%. The 2020 Census counted 1,855 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 1,850 (±234).
| Measure | Marlette | Sanilac County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 1,850 ±234 | 40,462 | no clear change |
| Households | 790 ±101 | 17,516 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.24 ±0.18 | 2.28 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 877 ±101 | 21,756 | no clear change |
Marlette's population since 2000
From 2,104 in 2000 to 1,833 in 2025: down 12.9%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Marlette 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 Marlette?
The median resident of Marlette is 38.2 years old; 22.2% are under 18 and 18.2% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 86.8%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 7.7%. 3.0% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Marlette | Sanilac County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38.2 ±3.5 | 45.5 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 22.2% ±3.2 pts | 20.9% | – |
| 65 years and over | 18.2% ±3.6 pts | 23.2% | – |
| Male | 51.4% ±3.2 pts | 50.4% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 7.7% ±4.6 pts | 4.3% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 86.8% ±4.5 pts | 91.9% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 1.0% ±1.1 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.3% ±1.0 pts | 0.3% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.6 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.1% ±1.7 pts | 2.8% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.6 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 3.0% ±1.9 pts | 1.4% | +2.0 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 1.9% ±1.8 pts | 4.8% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 5.4% ±2.7 pts | 7.5% | – |
| With a disability | 22.6% ±4.0 pts | 16.4% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 8.2% ±2.8 pts | 7.8% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 92.1% ±3.2 pts | 90.6% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 12.1% ±3.8 pts | 16.5% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 4.0% ±1.8 pts | 6.2% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 74.6% ±7.8 pts | 91.0% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.3% ±0.9 pts | 0.7% | – |
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 Marlette earn?
Half of Marlette's 790 households earn less than $48,571 a year (±$6,185), against $58,863 in Sanilac County and $72,875 in Michigan. In 2015-2019 the median was $35,497 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $13,074 after inflation. 18.0% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Marlette | Sanilac County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $48,571 ±$6,185 | $58,863 | +$13,074 |
| Mean household income | $64,994 ±$8,277 | $77,878 | – |
| Per capita income | $28,176 ±$3,777 | $33,584 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 18.0% ±4.9 pts | 15.3% | −17.3 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 25.1% ±12.1 pts | 24.5% | −28.6 pts |
| Households receiving SNAP | 30.6% ±6.1 pts | 12.6% | – |
| Households with a computer | 93.8% ±2.5 pts | 92.1% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 89.2% ±4.6 pts | 85.4% | – |
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 Marlette?
Owners occupy 56.1% of Marlette's occupied homes and renters 43.9%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $132,300 by its owner (±$19,232). The median renter pays $873 a month including utilities, and 36.1% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Marlette | Sanilac County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $132,300 ±$19,232 | $168,300 | +$42,459 |
| Median gross rent | $873 ±$81 | $807 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 36.1% ±11.9 pts | 35.1% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,130 ±$51 | $1,226 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 56.1% ±6.4 pts | 82.6% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 43.9% ±6.4 pts | 17.4% | – |
| Housing units | 877 ±101 | 21,756 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±6.5 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 10.1% ±6.9 pts | 3.6% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 58.5% ±6.5 pts | 82.2% | – |
| Mobile homes | 10.3% ±3.7 pts | 9.5% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.9% ±2.1 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 2.1% ±2.2 pts | 4.6% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 17.9% ±4.5 pts | 21.0% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 8.9% ±2.9 pts | 5.9% | – |
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 do people in Marlette work and get to work?
73.9% of Marlette's workers drive alone and 3.5% work from home. The average trip to work takes 25.3 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 10.3%.
| Measure | Marlette | Sanilac County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 54.3% ±4.9 pts | 54.8% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 10.3% ±4.8 pts | 6.0% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 73.9% ±5.8 pts | 78.0% | – |
| Carpooled | 15.9% ±5.2 pts | 9.2% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±4.1 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Walked | 5.8% ±4.6 pts | 3.1% | – |
| Worked from home | 3.5% ±2.0 pts | 8.1% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 25.3 min ±3.9 | 28.6 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 Marlette?
No census tract lies mostly in Marlette; 1 tract reaches into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9710Sanilac County | 4,245 | $57,292 |
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 Marlette) · Census block assignment files
How does Marlette compare with other places in Michigan?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Marlette is the 7,988th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 265th-most populous of 533 in Michigan.
Marlette ranks 1,251st of 1,354 places in Michigan with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 265th | 533 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 991st | 1,281 |
| Residents per square mile | 301st | 1,356 |
| Median household income | 1,251st | 1,354 |
| Per capita income | 1,177th | 1,355 |
| Median home value | 1,183rd | 1,354 |
| Median gross rent | 791st | 1,212 |
| Poverty rate | 202nd | 1,213 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 1,221st | 1,350 |
| Median age | 1,071st | 1,356 |
| Owner-occupied share | 1,292nd | 1,356 |
| Work from home | 1,046th | 1,062 |
| Travel time to work | 667th | 1,356 |
Marlette's figures with every place in Michigan (CSV)
Every place in Michigan, sortable · Compare Marlette 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 Marlette?
13 of the 57 figures for Marlette 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 Marlette 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' public schools in Marlette.