Marlette city, Michigan
City
Population: 1,771
(2023 estimate)
Located in
Michigan , Michigan
Census Bureau data for Marlette city from the American Community Survey. "Cities" in Census data include incorporated places, towns, villages, and census-designated places (CDPs) — all places where the Census collects community-level estimates.
Data: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023 (released December 2024).
Quick Facts — Marlette city
- What is the median household income in Marlette city?
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The median household income in Marlette city is $44,375 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
- What is the poverty rate in Marlette city?
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The poverty rate in Marlette city is 11.8% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the median home value in Marlette city?
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$116,900 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the average rent in Marlette city?
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The median gross rent in Marlette city is $820 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What percentage of Marlette city residents have a college degree?
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11.8% of adults in Marlette city hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Demographics
Total Population
1,771
Median Age
40.0
Female
46.6%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 1.5%
White (non-Hisp.) 94.2%
Asian 1.1%
Two or More 3.1%
Other 0.6%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Income & Poverty
Median Household Income
$44,375
±$7,241
-$26,774 vs. state
Per Capita Income
$66,826
Median Family Income
$55,250
Poverty Rate
11.8%
+3.0 pp vs. state
Child Poverty Rate
21.3%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
—
SNAP Recipients
26.0%
Social Security Income
—
Retirement Income
31.5%
Household Income Distribution
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Housing
Total Housing Units
853
Owner-Occupied
59.3%
Renter-Occupied
40.7%
Vacancy Rate
8.8%
Median Home Value
$116,900
-$100,700 vs. state
Median Gross Rent
$820
Owner Cost Burden (30%+)
12.4%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+)
34.2%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Education
High School or Higher
93.6%
Bachelor's or Higher
11.8%
-20.0 pp vs. state
Graduate Degree
3.4%
Some College / Associate
21.2%
Less Than High School
2.4%
Enrolled in School
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Employment
Labor Force Participation
56.9%
Unemployment Rate
10.7%
+4.9 pp vs. state
Work from Home
3.9%
Self-Employed
5.1%
Government Workers
7.7%
Private For-Profit
87.2%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Commute
Median Travel Time
26.7 min
Drove Alone
74.2%
Carpool
14.2%
Public Transit
0.4%
Work from Home
3.9%
Walked
6.5%
Bicycle
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Households & Families
Total Households
778
Avg. Household Size
2.00
Avg. Family Size
—
Married-Couple Households
36.5%
Single-Mother Households
—
Single-Father Households
—
Living Alone
—
Households with Children
11.6%
Multigenerational
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Age Distribution
Under 18: 21.0%
Working age (18–64): 79.0%
65 and over: 18.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Social Characteristics
Immigration
Foreign Born
2.5%
Naturalized Citizen
100.0%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well
0.0%
Veterans & Disability
Veteran
6.5%
With a Disability
23.6%
Cognitive Difficulty
—
Ambulatory Difficulty
—
Health Insurance
Insured
89.2%
Uninsured
10.8%
Employer Insurance
—
Medicaid
—
Medicare
—
Technology & Mobility
Broadband Internet
88.3%
Has a Computer
91.6%
Same House 1 Year Ago
75.1%
Moved from Abroad
0.2%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023