The Town FilesMarquette County, Michigan
67,112 people. The median home is worth $216,500 (typical Michigan town: $193,900) and the median household earns $65,429.
Towns in Marquette County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marquette | 20,629 | $274,700 | $55,613 | 30.9 |
| Forsyth | 6,194 | $168,700 | $62,018 | 47.5 |
| Ishpeming | 6,140 | $111,900 | $52,754 | 34.8 |
| Chocolay | 5,899 | $246,800 | $87,167 | 43.2 |
| Negaunee | 4,627 | $170,100 | $70,568 | 38.4 |
| Marquette | 4,140 | $286,700 | $57,983 | 41.7 |
| Ishpeming | 3,392 | $206,400 | $94,271 | 41.7 |
| Harvey | 3,244 | $262,800 | $78,674 | 43.1 |
| Negaunee | 3,232 | $302,400 | $97,955 | 44.1 |
| K. I. Sawyer | 3,064 | $87,300 | $60,833 | 32.7 |
| West Ishpeming | 2,552 | $193,900 | $95,129 | 41.5 |
People and housing
| Marquette County | Typical Michigan town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $216,500 | $193,900 |
| Median rent | $949 | $955 |
| Median household income | $65,429 | $69,792 |
| Median age | 39.3 | 43.7 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 36.8% | 21.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 14.0% | 10.4% |
Jobs and pay
26,385 jobs in 2024, average pay $54,658 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 1,061 storm events in Marquette County from 1996 to 2026, with 17 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Marquette County has been included in 11 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2026 | Flood | DR-4925: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| March 27, 2020 | Biological | DR-4494: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3455: Covid-19 |
| June 18, 2013 | Flood | DR-4121: Flooding |
| September 7, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3225: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
| May 6, 2002 | Flood | DR-1413: Flooding |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).