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48453

Marlette, MI

Total Population
4,991
Median Household Income
$48,250
Median Home Value
$135,300
Median Rent
$790

Quick Facts & Insights

Key metrics and how they compare

Household Income
$48,250
100.3% above state median
Home Value
$135,300
100.7% above state median
Rent
$790
100% above state median
Median Age
38.6 years

Data Sources & Accuracy

U.S. Census Bureau:Population, age, income, education, employment, and housing characteristics are from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2018–2022 release).
Zillow (ZHVI):Typical home values reflect the Zillow Home Value Index (smoothed, seasonally adjusted), published monthly.

Estimates carry a margin of error and describe the ZIP-code area as a whole, not any individual property or block. See our methodology and data sources for details, or report a problem on our corrections page.

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Demographics Overview

Population statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates)

Key Demographic Insightsfor Marlette, MI

Median household income is 100% below state average, suggesting more affordable cost of living.

Unemployment rate of 6.3% is above national average, indicating economic challenges.

Poverty rate of 18.9% is above national average of 11.5%.

Insights are derived from US Census Bureau data and may not reflect recent changes.

Household Income Distribution

Local Median Income
$48,250
-35.8% vs US
vs State Median
+-100.3%
State: $-17,934,661
Income Distribution
30.8%
Under $50k
18.5%
Over $100k
Lower Income
Middle Income
Higher Income
Data from US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates

Age Distribution

Population by age group

Household Income Breakdown

Households by income bracket

Education Levels (Age 25+)

Highest education attained

Race & Ethnicity

Demographic composition

Households & Employment

Household Types

Family composition breakdown

Average Household Size: 2.47 people

Total Households
1,992
Family Households
46.4%

Employment by Industry

Where residents work

#1 Industry
Manufacturing
25.1%
#2 Industry
Education
16.2%
#3 Industry
Construction
13.6%
Total Employed Residents:1,756

Commute Patterns

How residents get to work

Short Commute
15.8%
Under 10 minutes
Long Commute
12.3%
Over 60 minutes
Work From Home
8.2%
161 workers
Public Transit
0.3%
6 workers
Total Commuting Workers:1,957
Commute Insights

Labor Force Statistics

Employment Rate
93.7%
2,161 employed
Labor Force
2,306
145 unemployed
Median Age
38.6 years
Per Capita Income
$27,943
Poverty Rate
18.9%

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