Marquette, Wisconsin

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Population in 2022: 172 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: +1.8%
 
Males: 90  (52.7%)
Females: 82  (47.3%)
Median resident age:

38.0 years
Wisconsin median age:

40.4 years

Zip code: 53947

Estimated median household income in 2022: $46,787 (it was $36,667 in 2000)
Marquette:

$46,787
WI:

$70,996

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $29,396 (it was $17,053 in 2000)

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $195,554 (it was $92,500 in 2000)
Marquette:

$195,554
WI:

$252,800

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $263,492; detached houses: $269,559; townhouses or other attached units: $222,018; in 2-unit structures: $137,244; in 5-or-more-unit structures: $304,949; mobile homes: $176,850

Median gross rent in 2022: $790.

March 2022 cost of living index in Marquette: 87.1 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 42.0%

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    • 72.0%Two or more races
    • 72.0%Hispanic
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Ancestries: German (37.0%), Irish (18.5%), American (9.2%), English (5.0%), Norwegian (4.2%), Polish (4.2%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated in 1958

Elevation: 800 feet

Land area: 0.37 square miles.

Population density: 466 people per square mile   (low).

1 resident is foreign born

This village:

0.3%
Wisconsin:

5.0%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $2,374 (1.2%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $2,674 (1.7%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Oshkosh, WI (35.2 miles , pop. 62,916).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Madison, WI (48.1 miles , pop. 208,054).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (151.2 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Kingston, WI (1.9 miles ),
Mecan, WI (2.4 miles ),
Manchester, WI (2.5 miles ),
Dalton, WI (2.6 miles ),
Princeton, WI (2.7 miles ),
Markesan, WI (2.8 miles ),
Montello, WI (3.2 miles ),
Buffalo, WI (3.2 miles )

Latitude: 43.75 N, Longitude: 89.14 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 920

Distribution of median household income in Marquette, WI in 2022
Distribution of house value in Marquette, WI in 2022

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2017: 4 buildings, average cost: $155,000
  • 2016: 4 buildings, average cost: $155,000
  • 2010: 4 buildings, average cost: $155,000
  • 2004: 1 building, cost: $50,000
  • 2003: 1 building, cost: $50,000
  • 2002: 1 building, cost: $30,000
  • 2001: 2 buildings, average cost: $111,900
  • 1997: 2 buildings, average cost: $100,000
Number of permits per 10,000 Marquette, WI residents
Average permit cost in Marquette, WI
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

3.3%
Wisconsin:

2.7%
Most common industries in Marquette, WI (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Accommodation & food services (31.1%)
  • Miscellaneous manufacturing (12.2%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (8.1%)
  • Construction (8.1%)
  • Metal & metal products (8.1%)
  • Electrical equipment, appliances, components (6.8%)
  • Food (6.8%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Accommodation & food services (19.0%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (14.3%)
  • Construction (14.3%)
  • Metal & metal products (9.5%)
  • Food (9.5%)
  • Electrical equipment, appliances, components (7.1%)
  • Arts, entertainment, recreation (7.1%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Accommodation & food services (46.9%)
  • Miscellaneous manufacturing (21.9%)
  • Textile mills & textile products (6.2%)
  • Metal & metal products (6.2%)
  • Electrical equipment, appliances, components (6.2%)
  • Public administration (6.2%)
  • Food (3.1%)
Most common occupations in Marquette, WI (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (12.2%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (9.5%)
  • Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (8.1%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (6.8%)
  • Other food preparation and serving workers, including supervisors (6.8%)
  • Waiters and waitresses (6.8%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (5.4%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (16.7%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (9.5%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (9.5%)
  • Carpenters (7.1%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (7.1%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (7.1%)
  • Computer specialists (4.8%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (15.6%)
  • Other food preparation and serving workers, including supervisors (15.6%)
  • Waiters and waitresses (15.6%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (15.6%)
  • Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (12.5%)
  • Information and record clerks, except customer service representatives (6.2%)
  • Operations specialties managers, except financial managers (6.2%)

Average climate in Marquette, Wisconsin

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Tornado activity:

Marquette-area historical tornado activity is above Wisconsin state average. It is 70% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 7/18/1996, a category F5 (max. wind speeds 261-318 mph) tornado 26.2 miles away from the Marquette village center injured 12 people and caused $40 million in damages.

On 9/26/1951, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 15.2 miles away from the village center killed one person and injured 9 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Marquette-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Wisconsin state average. It is 12% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.4 (5.1 MB, 4.8 MS, 5.4 MW, 5.2 MW, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 371.9 miles away from the city center
On 6/28/2004 at 06:10:52, a magnitude 4.2 (4.2 MW, Depth: 6.2 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 158.6 miles away from Marquette center
On 6/10/1987 at 23:48:54, a magnitude 5.1 (4.9 MB, 4.4 MS, 4.6 MS, 5.1 LG) earthquake occurred 346.8 miles away from Marquette center
On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.2 (5.2 MW, Depth: 8.9 mi) earthquake occurred 371.9 miles away from the city center
On 2/10/2010 at 09:59:35, a magnitude 3.8 (3.8 MW, Depth: 6.2 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 127.1 miles away from Marquette center
On 5/2/2015 at 16:23:07, a magnitude 4.2 (4.2 MW, Depth: 2.8 mi) earthquake occurred 214.9 miles away from Marquette center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Green Lake County (8) is smaller than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 5
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 5, Storms: 5, Tornadoes: 3, Drought: 1, Hurricane: 1, Landslide: 1, Wind: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Marquette topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Marquette:

  • SUNNYVIEW HEALTH CARE CTR (Nursing Home, about 8 miles away; PRINCETON, WI)
  • SUNNYVIEW VILLAGE (Nursing Home, about 8 miles away; PRINCETON, WI)
  • MARKESAN RESIDENT HOME (Nursing Home, about 8 miles away; MARKESAN, WI)
  • RIVERDALE MANOR (Nursing Home, about 9 miles away; MARKESAN, WI)
  • GOLDEN LIVINGCENTER-CONTINENTAL MANOR OF RANDOLPH (Nursing Home, about 9 miles away; RANDOLPH, WI)
  • MONTELLO CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 10 miles away; MONTELLO, WI)
  • FMC - RIPON SOUTH (Dialysis Facility, about 16 miles away; RIPON, WI)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Marquette:

  • University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh (about 36 miles; Oshkosh, WI; Full-time enrollment: 10,637)
  • Marian University (about 37 miles; Fond Du Lac, WI; FT enrollment: 2,045)
  • Moraine Park Technical College (about 37 miles; Fond du Lac, WI; FT enrollment: 3,079)
  • Herzing University-Madison (about 43 miles; Madison, WI; FT enrollment: 3,160)
  • Madison Area Technical College (about 45 miles; Madison, WI; FT enrollment: 9,603)
  • University of Wisconsin-Madison (about 49 miles; Madison, WI; FT enrollment: 34,621)
  • University of Wisconsin Colleges (about 49 miles; Madison, WI; FT enrollment: 10,019)

Points of interest:

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Notable location: Marquette Volunteer Fire Department (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Cemetery: Grand View Cemetery (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Hotel: Marquette Hotel (135 South Lyons).

Birthplace of: Alessandro Stratta - Chef.

Green Lake County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential

Drinking water stations with addresses in Marquette and their reported violations in the past:

WINNIES HIDEAWAY RESRT A FRAME (Population served: 42, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • One regular monitoring violation
WINTHERS RESRT (Population served: 42, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • One routine major monitoring violation
  • One regular monitoring violation

Drinking water stations with addresses in Marquette that have no violations reported:

  • WINNIES HIDEAWAY RESRT MIDDLE (Population served: 42, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
  • SPORTSMANS RESRT AND BAIT & TACKLE (Population served: 40, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
  • PUB N PRIME (Population served: 30, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
Average household size:
This village:

2.0 people
Wisconsin:

2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This village:

60.3%
Whole state:

64.4%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This village:

2.7%
Whole state:

7.3%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in Marquette:

Marital status in Marquette, WI
  • Never married: 19.0%
  • Now married: 59.7%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 3.3%
  • Divorced: 18.0%

For population 25 years and over in Marquette:

  • High school or higher: 81.8%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 3.8%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.0%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 26.0 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

7.4
Wisconsin average:

10.4

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Marquette, WI (based on Green Lake County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic5,2904
Evangelical Protestant5,09225
Mainline Protestant2,55511
Other81
None6,106-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 7
This county:

3.75 / 10,000 pop.
Wisconsin:

1.86 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 11
This county:

5.89 / 10,000 pop.
Wisconsin:

4.12 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 27
This county:

14.45 / 10,000 pop.
Wisconsin:

8.64 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Green Lake County:

8.4%
Wisconsin:

7.6%
Adult obesity rate:
Green Lake County:

26.8%
Wisconsin:

27.5%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Green Lake County:

12.8%
Wisconsin:

13.0%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Marquette:

50.8%
Wisconsin:

49.5%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Marquette:

49.7%
Wisconsin:

46.6%

Average BMI:
Here:

29.5
Wisconsin:

28.7

People feeling badly about themselves:
Marquette:

21.3%
State:

21.4%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
This city:

15.4%
Wisconsin:

10.2%

Average hours sleeping at night:
This city:

6.9
State:

6.8

Overweight people:
Here:

44.4%
Wisconsin:

34.0%

General health condition:
Marquette:

54.8%
Wisconsin:

56.3%

Average condition of hearing:
Marquette:

76.8%
Wisconsin:

78.5%

More about Health and Nutrition of Marquette, WI Residents
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Other Government Administration 0$0 1$143
Totals for Government 0$0 1$143

Marquette government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Current Operations - Central Staff Services: $14,000 ($81.40)
    Regular Highways: $13,000 ($75.58)
    Solid Waste Management: $10,000 ($58.14)
    Local Fire Protection: $9,000 ($52.33)
    General Public Buildings: $8,000 ($46.51)
    Miscellaneous Commercial Activities - Other: $8,000 ($46.51)
    Parks and Recreation: $6,000 ($34.88)
    Financial Administration: $5,000 ($29.07)
    General - Other: $4,000 ($23.26)
    Health - Other: $2,000 ($11.63)
    Libraries: $1,000 ($5.81)
    Judicial and Legal Services: $1,000 ($5.81)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $2,000 ($11.63)
  • Intergovernmental to Local - Other - Regular Highways: $2,000 ($11.63)
  • Other Capital Outlay - Local Fire Protection: $25,000 ($145.35)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $9,000 ($52.33)

Marquette government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • Charges - Solid Waste Management: $13,000 ($75.58)
    Parks and Recreation: $1,000 ($5.81)
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue - Other: $14,000 ($81.40)
    Donations From Private Sources: $1,000 ($5.81)
  • State Intergovernmental - General Local Government Support: $29,000 ($168.60)
    Highways: $8,000 ($46.51)
    Education: $2,000 ($11.63)
    Other: $1,000 ($5.81)
  • Tax - Property: $39,000 ($226.74)
    Occupation and Business License - Other: $1,000 ($5.81)

Marquette government finances - Debt in 2017 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt - Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $65,000 ($377.91)
    Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $45,000 ($261.63)
    Issue, Unspecified Public Purpose: $25,000 ($145.35)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $5,000 ($29.07)

Marquette government finances - Cash and Securities in 2017 (per resident):

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $106,000 ($616.28)

Strongest AM radio stations in Marquette:

  • WNAM (1280 AM; 50 kW; NEENAH-MENASHA, WI; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WSPT (1010 AM; 50 kW; STEVENS POINT, WI)
  • WHBY (1150 AM; 25 kW; KIMBERLY, WI; Owner: WOODWARD COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WRPN (1600 AM; 5 kW; RIPON, WI)
  • WTMJ (620 AM; 50 kW; MILWAUKEE, WI; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • WISN (1130 AM; 50 kW; MILWAUKEE, WI; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WSAU (550 AM; 20 kW; WAUSAU, WI; Owner: WRIG, INC.)
  • WSCR (670 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WGN (720 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: WGN CONTINENTAL BROADCASTING CO.)
  • WBBM (780 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WDUX (800 AM; 5 kW; WAUPACA, WI; Owner: LAIRD BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • WTSO (1070 AM; 10 kW; MADISON, WI; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WLMV (1480 AM; 10 kW; MADISON, WI; Owner: MID-WEST MANAGEMENT, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Marquette:

  • WPKR (99.5 FM; OMRO, WI; Owner: MIDWEST DIMENSIONS, INC.)
  • WOLX-FM (94.9 FM; BARABOO, WI; Owner: ENTERCOM MADISON LICENSE, LLC.)
  • WBJZ (104.7 FM; BERLIN, WI; Owner: CAXAMBAS CORPORATION)
  • WTCX (96.1 FM; RIPON, WI; Owner: RADIO B/C LTD PARTNERSHIP)
  • WAUH (102.3 FM; WAUTOMA, WI; Owner: HOMETOWN BROADCASTING LLC)
  • WDDC (100.1 FM; PORTAGE, WI; Owner: ZOE COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WBKY (95.9 FM; PORTAGE, WI; Owner: MAGNUM COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WXRO (95.3 FM; BEAVER DAM, WI; Owner: GOOD KARMA BROADCASTING, L.L.C.)

TV broadcast stations around Marquette:

  • WMMF-TV (Channel 68; FOND DU LAC, WI; Owner: PAPPAS TELECASTING OF WISCONSIN, A CALIFORNIA LTD PARTNRSHP)
  • WWRS-TV (Channel 52; MAYVILLE, WI; Owner: NATIONAL MINORITY T.V., INC.)
  • WISC-TV (Channel 3; MADISON, WI; Owner: TELEVISION WISCONSIN, INC.)
  • WMSN-TV (Channel 47; MADISON, WI; Owner: WMSN LICENSEE, LLC)
  • WKOW-TV (Channel 27; MADISON, WI; Owner: WKOW TELEVISION, INC.)
  • WHA-TV (Channel 21; MADISON, WI; Owner: BOARD OF REGENTS OF THE UNIV. OF WISCONSIN SYSTEM)
  • W64AU (Channel 64; ADAMS, WI; Owner: STATE OF WISCONSIN - EDUCATIONAL COMMUNICATIONS BOARD)

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

4
  • Michael J Kelley, 2701 Lakeshore Blvd (Lat: 46.577778 Lon: -87.387500), Type: 121.9, Overall height: 121.9 m, Registrant: Wisconsin Electric Power Company, Mike.Kelley@wepco.Com, , 2046 Milwa-ukee, Phone: (414) 221-2226

  • Michael J Kelley, 2701 Lakeshore Blvd (Lat: 46.577778 Lon: -87.387500), Type: 121.9, Overall height: 121.9 m, Registrant: Wisconsin Electric Power Company, Mike.Kelley@wepco.Com, , 2046 Milwa-ukee, Phone: (414) 221-2226

  • MARK HEINZE, 2701 Lakeshore Blvd (Lat: 46.577778 Lon: -87.387500), Type: 121.9, Structure height: 26103 m, Overall height: 121.9 m, Registrant: Wisconsin Electric Power Company, Chris.Buckmaster@we-Energires.Com, A026, 2046 Milwa-ukee, Phone: (414) 221-2081

  • Mark Heinze, 2701 Lakeshore Blvd (Lat: 46.577778 Lon: -87.387500), Type: 121.9, Structure height: 26103 m, Overall height: 121.9 m, Registrant: Wisconsin Electric Power Company, Christopher.Buckmaster@wecenergygroup.Com, , 2046 Milwa-ukee, Phone: (414) 221-2081


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

1
  • Call Sign: N9NUJ, Previous Call Sign: KB9EGF, Licensee ID: L00472523, Grant Date: 02/26/2002, Expiration Date: 02/26/2012, Cancellation Date: 02/27/2014, Registrant: Steven H Wiersma, 265 West St, Marquette, WI 53947


Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Marquette, WI
  • 94.4%Utility gas
  • 2.2%Electricity
  • 2.2%Wood
  • 1.1%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Marquette, WI
  • 97.1%Utility gas
  • 2.9%No fuel used


Marquette compared to Wisconsin state average:

  • Median household income below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage below state average.
  • Median age significantly above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.
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