City · Wisconsin
Marinette, Wisconsin
Marinette, city, in Marinette County, Wisconsin. Marinette had 11,168 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 0.4% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 11,119 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 11,115 (±35). GEOID 5549300.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
11,168
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 11,119 · ACS 2020-2024: 11,115 ±35
Median household income
$58,638
±$4,934 (90% margin)
Wisconsin: $77,485
Median home value
$120,200
±$11,647 (90% margin)
Wisconsin: $266,500
Median gross rent
$807
±$49 (90% margin)
Wisconsin: $1,087
Where is Marinette and what county is it in?
Marinette is a city in Marinette County, Wisconsin. It covers 7.0 square miles of land, 1,580 residents per square mile in 2020.
Marinette is in the Marinette, WI-MI micropolitan statistical area, which takes in 2 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Marinette, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 11,168 people lived in Marinette on July 1, 2025, up 0.4% since 2020, slower than Wisconsin (+1.3%). The 2020 Census counted 11,119 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 11,115 (±35).
| Measure | Marinette | Marinette County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 11,115 ±35 | 42,046 | +507 |
| Households | 5,137 ±307 | 19,051 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.11 ±0.12 | 2.16 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 5,547 ±288 | 29,484 | no clear change |
Marinette's population since 2000
From 11,749 in 2000 to 11,168 in 2025: down 4.9%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Marinette 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 Marinette?
The median resident of Marinette is 41.1 years old; 19.6% are under 18 and 19.7% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 93.4%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 3.5%. 1.5% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Marinette | Marinette County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41.1 ±2.0 | 48.7 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 19.6% ±2.6 pts | 18.9% | – |
| 65 years and over | 19.7% ±2.2 pts | 25.3% | – |
| Male | 50.5% ±2.2 pts | 50.8% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.9% ±1.1 pts | 2.9% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 93.4% ±1.6 pts | 93.4% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 1.0% ±0.6 pts | 0.5% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.2 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% ±0.2 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.5% ±1.1 pts | 2.6% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.2 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 1.5% ±0.9 pts | 1.8% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 2.7% ±1.1 pts | 3.4% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 10.0% ±1.9 pts | 9.5% | – |
| With a disability | 20.6% ±3.0 pts | 15.7% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 3.7% ±1.5 pts | 4.2% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 94.7% ±1.6 pts | 93.1% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 21.5% ±3.6 pts | 19.8% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 6.7% ±2.2 pts | 5.6% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 90.0% ±2.9 pts | 89.9% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.6% ±1.1 pts | 1.6% | – |
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 Marinette earn?
Half of Marinette's 5,137 households earn less than $58,638 a year (±$4,934), against $63,809 in Marinette County and $77,485 in Wisconsin. In 2015-2019 it was $52,659 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 11.8% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Marinette | Marinette County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $58,638 ±$4,934 | $63,809 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $72,586 ±$6,258 | $79,117 | – |
| Per capita income | $33,655 ±$2,551 | $36,118 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 11.8% ±3.1 pts | 9.8% | −6.5 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 13.5% ±8.8 pts | 10.0% | −17.9 pts |
| Households receiving SNAP | 17.0% ±3.8 pts | 12.1% | – |
| Households with a computer | 91.2% ±3.0 pts | 92.2% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 88.5% ±3.7 pts | 87.3% | – |
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 Marinette?
Owners occupy 71.2% of Marinette's occupied homes and renters 28.8%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $120,200 by its owner (±$11,647). The median renter pays $807 a month including utilities, and 27.4% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Marinette | Marinette County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $120,200 ±$11,647 | $158,600 | +$13,868 |
| Median gross rent | $807 ±$49 | $795 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 27.4% ±10.6 pts | 25.7% | −16.9 pts |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,046 ±$87 | $1,205 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 71.2% ±4.5 pts | 81.6% | +9.3 pts |
| Renter-occupied homes | 28.8% ±4.5 pts | 18.4% | – |
| Housing units | 5,547 ±288 | 29,484 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 2.6% ±2.3 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 2.3% ±3.6 pts | 2.7% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 67.6% ±5.2 pts | 80.7% | – |
| Mobile homes | 9.6% ±4.0 pts | 11.0% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0% ±0.4 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 0.2% ±0.4 pts | 4.8% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 33.5% ±5.0 pts | 15.5% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 7.2% ±2.5 pts | 3.9% | – |
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 many new homes is Marinette building?
Builders took permits for 12 new housing units in Marinette in 2025 (12 in single-family houses), 1.1 per 1,000 residents against 4.3 across Wisconsin.
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 Marinette work and get to work?
85.6% of Marinette's workers drive alone and 2.5% work from home. The average trip to work takes 12.8 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 3.8%.
| Measure | Marinette | Marinette County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 63.6% ±3.5 pts | 56.7% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 3.8% ±1.6 pts | 3.4% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 85.6% ±2.9 pts | 80.8% | – |
| Carpooled | 5.3% ±2.4 pts | 6.7% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±0.4 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Walked | 2.6% ±1.5 pts | 2.5% | – |
| Worked from home | 2.5% ±1.6 pts | 7.9% | no clear change |
| Mean travel time to work | 12.8 min ±1.6 | 21.1 min | +2.2 min |
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 Marinette?
3 census tracts lie mostly in Marinette, and 1 more reaches into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $56,761 (Tract 9614) to $64,959 (Tract 9613).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9614Marinette County | 4,649 | $56,761 |
| Tract 9615Marinette County | 4,030 | $61,296 |
| Tract 9613Marinette County | 3,131 | $64,959 |
| Tract 9612Marinette County | 2,522 | $72,500 |
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 Marinette) · Census block assignment files
How does Marinette compare with other places in Wisconsin?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Marinette is the 2,966th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 89th-most populous of 608 in Wisconsin.
Marinette ranks 827th of 914 places in Wisconsin with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 89th | 608 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 485th | 884 |
| Residents per square mile | 98th | 914 |
| Median household income | 827th | 914 |
| Per capita income | 796th | 911 |
| Median home value | 895th | 913 |
| Median gross rent | 689th | 825 |
| Poverty rate | 171st | 706 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 645th | 914 |
| Median age | 637th | 914 |
| Owner-occupied share | 670th | 914 |
| Work from home | 824th | 827 |
| Travel time to work | 910th | 914 |
Marinette's figures with every place in Wisconsin (CSV)
Every place in Wisconsin, sortable · Compare Marinette 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 Marinette?
10 of the 57 figures for Marinette 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 Marinette 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 Marinette.