Marquette County, Michigan
Marquette County: county in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, United States
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Marquette County is a county located in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2010 census, the population was 67,077 and a population density of 8 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 65,834 inhabitants. Its county seat is Marquette. The county was created 183 years ago in 1843.
County Snapshot
Marquette County at a glance
Marquette County currently has 18 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
18
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Michigan counties
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MarquettePopulation 20,308
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Quick Facts about Marquette County
| Population | 65,834 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Michigan (United States) |
| Different from | Marquette County |
| Area | 8871 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 47% |
| Land as percent of area | 53% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 46.6630,-87.5735 |
| Named for | Jacques Marquette |
| Altitude | 1,345 feet / 410 meters |
| Capital | Marquette |
| Establishment | March 09, 1843 |
| Time Zone | America/Detroit |
| Local time | 03:28:07 (18th April 2026) |
| Density | 7 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -1.89% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Marquette County is located at 46°39'47"N 87°34'25"W (46.6629500, -87.5735000). It has 5 neighbors: Alger County, Baraga County, Iron County, Keweenaw County and Menominee County.
Marquette County map
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The largest city of Marquette County is Marquette with a population of 20,308. Other cities include, Beverly Hills population 10,276, Ishpeming population 3,498, Negaunee population 3,096 and Sands population 2,308. See all Marquette County cities & populated places.
Marquette County Populated Places (more)
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Marquette County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Marquette | 20,308 | City in the U. |
| Frenchtown | 20,058 | Township in Monroe County, Michigan |
| Beverly Hills | 10,276 | Town in Oakland County, Michigan, United States |
| Ishpeming | 3,498 | City in Marquette County, Michigan, United States of America |
| Negaunee | 3,096 | City in Marquette County, Michigan, United States |
| West Ishpeming | 2,662 | Census-designated place in Marquette County, Michigan |
| Sands | 2,308 | Human settlement in Michigan, United States of America |
| Trowbridge Park | 2,176 | Census-designated place in Marquette County, Michigan |
| Selma | 2,145 | Township in Wexford County, Michigan |
| Gwinn | 1,917 | Unincorporated community in Michigan |
| Maple Grove | 1,316 | Township in Saginaw County, Michigan |
| Republic | 1,057 | Census-designated place in Marquette County, Michigan |
| Skandia | 832 | Civil township in Michigan, USA |
| Greenwood | 598 | Township in Marquette County, Michigan |
| Humboldt | 458 | Township in Marquette County, Michigan |
| Michigamme | 340 | Township in Marquette County, Michigan |
Official website of Marquette County
Official Website- Marquette
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Marquette County decreased by 1.89% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 67,077 | - | census |
| 2011 | 67,455 | 0.56% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 67,826 | 0.55% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 67,773 | -0.08% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 67,771 | -0% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 67,326 | -0.66% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 66,532 | -1.19% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 66,493 | -0.06% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 66,381 | -0.17% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 66,699 | 0.48% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 65,834 | -1.31% | estimation process |
People born in Marquette County (1)
Finnish musician (1909-1958) Viola Turpeinen was born in Marquette County
Other places with the same name (1)
- Marquette County, Wisconsin county in Wisconsin, United States with a population of 15,585 people.
Michigan Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Wayne County | 1,740,623 | County in Michigan, United States |
| Oakland County | 1,253,459 | County in Michigan, United States |
| Macomb County | 870,791 | County in Michigan, United States |
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| Washtenaw County | 366,473 | County in Michigan, United States |
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| Ingham County | 290,609 | County in Michigan, United States |
| Kalamazoo County | 265,988 | County in Michigan, United States |
| Grand Rapids | 200,031 | The second most populous city in Michigan. |
| Livingston County | 192,335 | County in Michigan, United States |
| Saginaw County | 189,868 | County in Michigan, United States |
| Muskegon County | 173,883 | County in Michigan, United States |
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