Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Marlette, MI Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

1,850

Median Agei

38.2

Race & Ethnicityi

White

86.8%1,605

Hispanic/Latino

7.7%143

Two or More

3.1%58

Asian

1.3%24

Black

1%19

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.1%1

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

6.7%82

High School Diploma

36.2%443

Some College (<1 yr)

10.6%130

Some College (1+ yr)

12.6%154

Associate's Degree

13.9%170

Bachelor's Degree

8.1%99

Master's Degree

2.2%27

Professional Degree

1.5%18

Doctorate

0.3%4

HS or Higher

92.1%

BA or Higher

12.1%

Graduate+

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$132,300

Median Renti

$873

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

56.1%443

Renter-Occupied

43.9%347

Total Units

877

Homeownership

56.1%

Vacancy Rate

9.9%

Home Values

Under $50K

6.1%27

$50K–$100K

22.3%99

$100K–$150K

28.4%126

$150K–$200K

25.5%113

$200K–$300K

10.2%45

$300K–$500K

4.7%21

$500K–$1M

2.7%12

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

122

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

1.9%17

2010–2019

2.1%18

2000–2009

1.8%16

1990–1999

5.8%51

1980–1989

7%61

1970–1979

22.2%195

1960–1969

13.2%116

1950–1959

21.6%189

1940–1949

6.5%57

1939 or earlier

17.9%157

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

73.3%579

Electricity

23.4%185

Other

2.2%17

Bottled/LP Gas

0.4%3

Fuel Oil

0.4%3

No Fuel

0.4%3

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$48,571

Mean Household Incomei

$64,994

Per Capita Incomei

$28,176

Poverty Ratei

17.5%

Unemploymenti

10.3%

Labor Forcei

808

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

4.1%32

$10K–$15K

9%71

$15K–$20K

5.7%45

$20K–$25K

8.4%66

$25K–$30K

1.1%9

$30K–$35K

4.7%37

$35K–$40K

4.8%38

$40K–$45K

8.2%65

$45K–$50K

5.6%44

$50K–$60K

10%79

$60K–$75K

7.3%58

$75K–$100K

13%103

$100K–$125K

10.1%80

$125K–$150K

2.5%20

$150K–$200K

3.3%26

$200K+

2.2%17

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

563%

By Region

Top Countries

Korea

Canada

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

712

Avg. Commutei

25.3 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

725

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

77(5.4% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

91.8%Insured

8.2%Uninsured