Marquette County, Michigan

Marquette County: County in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, United States

About

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 181 years ago in 1843.

Marquette County locator map
Location of Marquette County on Michigan map.

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%
Named for : Jacques Marquette
Altitude : 1,345 feet / 410 meters
Capital : Marquette
Establishment : March 03, 1843
Time Zone : America/Detroit
Local time : 07:34:50 (7th October 2024)
Density : 7 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth : -1.89% (2010-2020)
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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

The largest city of Marquette County is Marquette with a population of 20,308. Other cities include, Ishpeming population 3,498, Negaunee population 3,096, Sands population 2,308 and Gwinn population 1,917. 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

Marquette County has 5 neighbours.

  • 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

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People born in Marquette County (1)

Finnish musician (1909-1958) Viola Turpeinen was born in Marquette County

Other places with the same name (2)

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