Marinette County, Wisconsin
Marinette County: county in Wisconsin, United States.
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Marinette County is a county located in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. As of the 2010 census, the population was 41,749 and a population density of 10 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 40,262 inhabitants. Its county seat is Marinette. The county was created 147 years ago in 1878.
County Snapshot
Marinette County at a glance
Marinette County currently has 3 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
3
These counts use a stricter populated-place filter so the main lists stay focused on real city and town pages.
Wisconsin counties
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MarinettePopulation 10,466
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Quick Facts about Marinette County
| Population | 40,262 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Wisconsin (United States) |
| Area | 4015 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 9.7% |
| Land as percent of area | 90.3% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 45.3509,-88.0022 |
| Altitude | 866 feet / 264 meters |
| Capital | Marinette |
| Establishment | January 01, 1879 |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 05:36:27 (23rd September 2026) |
| Density | 10 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -3.56% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 66℉ Mostly Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Marinette County is located at 45°21'3"N 88°0'8"W (45.3509000, -88.0022200). It has 5 neighbors: Menominee County, Door County, Florence County, Forest County and Oconto County.
Marinette County map
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The largest city of Marinette County is Marinette with a population of 10,466. Other cities include, Peshtigo population 4,030 and Porterfield population 1,962. See all Marinette County cities & populated places.
Marinette County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Marinette County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Marinette | 10,466 | City in and county seat of Marinette County, Wisconsin United States |
| Peshtigo | 4,030 | Fourth-class city in Marinette County, Wisconsin |
| Porterfield | 1,962 | Civil town in Marinette County, Wisconsin, United States |
Weather
Mostly sunny, with a high near 66.
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Marinette County
Official Website- Marinette
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Marinette County decreased by 3.56% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 41,749 | - | census |
| 2011 | 41,415 | -0.8% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 41,350 | -0.16% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 41,288 | -0.15% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 41,048 | -0.58% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 40,649 | -0.97% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 40,255 | -0.97% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 40,300 | 0.11% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 40,402 | 0.25% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 40,350 | -0.13% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 40,262 | -0.22% | estimation process |
People born in Marinette County (1)
American football player (1902-1963) Frank Hertz was born in Marinette County
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