Marquette County, Michigan: commercial real estate data.
Marquette County, Michigan had an estimated 67,979 residents on July 1, 2024, up 2.2 percent since the 2020 census base of 66,546, across 1,808 square miles. County output reached $3.60 bn in 2024, 1,655 establishments operate here, and the SBA record carries 40 7(a) approvals worth $18.2 m since FY2020.
Underlined figures are computed by MMCG Analytics, not published by the agency.
Marquette County
How many people live in Marquette County
- Population, American Community Survey 2020-202467,112
- Households28,255
- Average household size2.38
- Median household income$65,429
- Median age39.3
- Median gross rent$949 per month
- Median owner-occupied home value$216,500
- Home value to household income3.3 times
- Annual rent as a share of median income17.4 percent
- Adults 25 and over with a bachelor degree or higher36.8 percent
- Adults 25 and over with a graduate degree12.1 percent
- Adults 25 and over44,729
- Population under 1811,749
- Share under 1817.5 percent
- Population 65 and over13,634
- Share 65 and over20.3 percent
- Working age population, 18 to 6441,729
- Civilian labor force33,751
- Unemployment rate4.6 percent
- Labor force participation, adults 18 and over61.0 percent
- Rank by population among Michigan counties29th of 83
- Rank by population among US county-equivalents, Puerto Rico included816th of 3,222
Marquette County is the 29th largest of 83 Michigan counties by population. A median home costs 3.3 times median household income, which is moderately unaffordable by national standards. Residents 65 and over outnumber those under 18, at 20.3 percent against 17.5 percent, which points demand at health care, services and single story product rather than schools.
US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2020-2024 5-year.
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Is Marquette County's population growing?
- Population, July 1, 202467,979
- Census 2020 base population66,546
- Population change since the 2020 census base2.15 percent
- Population change, 2023 to 2024325
- Births, 2024512
- Deaths, 2024698
- Natural change, 2024-186
- Net domestic migration, 2024372
- Net international migration, 2024139
- Total net migration, 2024511
- Cumulative net domestic migration, 2021 to 20241,800
- Rank by growth among US county-equivalents1119th of 3,144
The county has grown 2.15 percent since the 2020 census base. Deaths exceeded births in 2024 and the population still grew, so all of the growth came from people moving in. A market held up by migration is more sensitive to a change in relative cost than one growing from household formation.
US Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program, Vintage 2024, Vintage 2024, estimates 2020 to 2024.
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Where are people moving to Marquette County from?
- Tax returns filed by households arriving1,449
- People arriving, from those returns2,247
- Tax returns filed by households leaving1,343
- Net household movement106
- Adjusted gross income arriving$93.7 m
- Net adjusted gross income movement$22.0 m
- Average income of an arriving household$64,690
- Average income of a leaving household$53,438
- Largest single originDelta County (60 households)
- Largest single destinationDelta County (64 households)
| Origin | Households | People | Adjusted gross income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delta County | 60 | 93 | $3.3 m |
| Oakland County | 53 | 69 | $3.8 m |
| Alger County | 51 | 84 | $2.8 m |
| Houghton County | 48 | 70 | $2.7 m |
| Dickinson County | 41 | 68 | $2.1 m |
| Wayne County | 38 | 66 | $3.4 m |
| Kent County | 37 | 55 | $2.2 m |
| Baraga County | 32 | 40 | $1.7 m |
Households arriving report $11,252 more average income than households leaving, so the migration is raising local spending power rather than just moving it around. The largest single source of arrivals is Delta County, which is the catchment a retail or multifamily study should look at first.
US Internal Revenue Service, Statistics of Income county migration flows, 2021 to 2022 filing years.
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What is the Marquette County economy?
- County GDP, 2024$3.60 bn
- County GDP, 2023$3.62 bn
- GDP change, 2023 to 2024-0.5 percent
- GDP change over five years30.0 percent
- Rank by GDP among the Michigan areas BEA publishes24th of 83
- Rank by GDP among the US county areas BEA publishes875th of 3,127
- GDP per resident$53,592
Output grew -0.5 percent in the latest year and 30.0 percent over five, which is the trend line a lender will read behind any single year figure.
US Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional, table CAGDP2, CAGDP2, through 2024.
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Employment by industry in Marquette County
- Covered employment, annual average26,385
- Establishments reporting1,762
- Average annual pay$54,658
- Average weekly wage$1,051
- Health care and social assistance, employment4,928
- Health care and social assistance, average annual pay$59,756
- Retail trade, employment3,613
- Retail trade, average annual pay$34,013
- Accommodation and food services, employment3,108
- Accommodation and food services, average annual pay$22,902
- Construction, employment1,461
- Construction, average annual pay$61,653
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction, employment1,185
- Manufacturing, employment1,185
| Sector | Employment | Establishments | Average annual pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 4,928 | 206 | $59,756 |
| Retail trade | 3,613 | 247 | $34,013 |
| Accommodation and food services | 3,108 | 179 | $22,902 |
| Construction | 1,461 | 194 | $61,653 |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 1,185 | 4 | $115,681 |
| Manufacturing | 1,185 | 59 | $59,701 |
| Other services, except public administration | 860 | 163 | $34,574 |
| Professional, scientific and technical services | 846 | 147 | $77,803 |
Health care and social assistance is the largest private sector at 4,928 jobs, 18.7 percent of covered employment.
US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages, 2024 annual averages.
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How many businesses are in Marquette County?
- Establishments, all industries1,655
- Employment at those establishments21,827
- Annual payroll$1.08 bn
- Establishments per 1,000 residents24.7
These are counts of establishments physically operating in the county, not listings, so they are the supply side a feasibility study measures demand against. County Business Patterns counts private establishments with paid employees in March 2023, while the Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages above counts every unemployment-insured employer, public ones included, as a 2024 annual average, so the two establishment and employment counts differ.
US Census Bureau, County Business Patterns, 2023.
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Building permits in Marquette County
- Housing units authorized by permit, 202491
- Declared construction value permitted$34.2 m
- Single family units authorized89
- Multifamily units authorized2
- Multifamily share of units2.2 percent
- Average declared value per unit$375,924
- Units authorized per 1,000 households3.2
Single-family homes are 97.8 percent of units authorized, so the pipeline is predominantly single-family.
US Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey, 2024 annual.
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SBA loans in Marquette County (7(a) and 504)
- 7(a) approvals recorded40
- 7(a) gross approval dollars$18.2 m
- Average 7(a) approval$455,543
- Median 7(a) approval$335,750
- 10th percentile approval$34,000
- 90th percentile approval$1,065,010
- Largest single approval$1,867,800
- Jobs reported supported, 7(a)313
- Jobs per approval7.8
- Distinct 7(a) lenders active14
- Distinct industries receiving approvals31
- Median 7(a) term120 months
- Share of loans on real estate terms, 240 months or longer35.0 percent
- Loans on real estate terms14
- Loans on working capital terms, 120 months or shorter25
- Franchise loans5
- Franchise share of approvals12.5 percent
- Most active lenderNicolet National Bank (18)
- 504 approvals recorded13
- 504 gross approval dollars$13.7 m
- Average 504 approval$1,054,538
- Median 504 approval$587,000
- Distinct CDCs active2
- 504 jobs per approval9.1
- 504 jobs per million dollars approved8.6
- Most active CDCMichigan Certified Development Corporation (11)
- Combined SBA approval dollars, 7(a) FY2020 to FY2026 and 504 FY2010 to FY2026$31.9 m
The average approval of $455,543 sits well above the median of $335,750, pulled up by a few larger deals, so the median is the better guide to what a typical borrower here gets. 35.0 percent of approvals run on real estate terms of 240 months or more, so this is a market where SBA credit is buying buildings, not just funding operations.
US Small Business Administration, 7(a) FOIA release, FY2020 to FY2026 year to date, as of 2026-06-30. US Small Business Administration, 504 FOIA release, FY2010 to FY2026 year to date, as of 2026-06-30.
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SBA loan default and charge-off rates in Marquette County
Do SBA loans in Marquette County get paid back?
- Loans with a final outcome recorded15
- Paid in full14
- Charged off1
- Status: Cancelled2
- Status: Paid in full14
- Status: Exempt from disclosure20
- Status: Charged off1
- Status: Committed, not yet disbursed3
Only 15 loans have reached a final outcome, fewer than the 30 a charge-off rate needs, so no rate is published.
Compare against the national and state SBA charge-off rates, computed the same way over resolved loans only.
US Small Business Administration, 7(a) FOIA release, FY2020 to FY2026 year to date, as of 2026-06-30.
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SBA lending by place in Marquette County
- Borrower cities with recorded lending7
- Marquette, approvals27
- Ishpeming, approvals5
- Negaunee, approvals4
- Cornell, approvals1
- Michigamme, approvals1
- Skandria, approvals1
| Borrower city | Approvals | Gross approval dollars |
|---|---|---|
| Marquette | 27 | $14,114,200 |
| Ishpeming | 5 | $897,100 |
| Negaunee | 4 | $1,638,900 |
| Cornell | 1 | $865,000 |
| Michigamme | 1 | $346,500 |
| Skandria | 1 | $325,000 |
| Rock | 1 | $35,000 |
Marquette accounts for 27 approvals against 5 in Ishpeming. County level figures average over that gap, which is why a site decision is made at the submarket rather than the county.
US Small Business Administration, 7(a) FOIA release, FY2020 to FY2026 year to date, as of 2026-06-30.
Marquette County
How large is Marquette County?
- Land area1,808 sq mi
- Rank by land area among Michigan counties1st of 83
- Width, east to west47.5 mi
- Height, north to south64 mi
- Geographies sharing a boundary6
- Residents per square mile of land37
- Establishments per square mile0.92
US Census Bureau county boundary geometry, TIGER, adjacency computed from shared boundary vertices, TIGER county boundaries. US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2020-2024 5-year. US Census Bureau, County Business Patterns, 2023.
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Flood risk in Marquette County
- Communities in the county in the NFIP Community Status Book19
- Of those, participating in the NFIP10
- NFIP participation rate52.6 percent
- Communities carrying a CRS class0
- Radon levels in Marquette County, EPA zone predicted average indoor radon screening level from 2 to 4 pCi/LZone 2
The EPA places Marquette County in radon zone 2, a predicted average indoor radon screening level from 2 to 4 pCi/L. The zone is a screening prediction for the county and does not substitute for a test at an address. 52.6 percent of the county's listed communities participate in the National Flood Insurance Program, per Federal Emergency Management Agency, NFIP Community Status Book (OpenFEMA), as of 2026-09-26.
Federal Emergency Management Agency, NFIP Community Status Book (OpenFEMA), as of 2026-09-26. US EPA, Map of Radon Zones, county spreadsheet, 2024-05 publication, EPA 402/A-16/001.
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Feasibility studies
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- Population, American Community Survey 2020-202467,112
- Households28,255
- Average household size2.38
- Median household income$65,429
- Median age39.3
Common questions
Marquette County questions, answered from the record.
How many people live in Marquette County, Michigan?
The Census Bureau estimates 67,979 residents on July 1, 2024 (US Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program, Vintage 2024). The American Community Survey 2020-2024 five-year estimate is 67,112, in 28,255 households, ranking 29th of 83 Michigan counties. Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2020-2024 5-year.
Is Marquette County's population growing?
The population has grown 2.15 percent since the 2020 census base of 66,546, to 67,979 on July 1, 2024. In 2024 there were 512 births against 698 deaths, with net migration of 511. Source: US Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program, Vintage 2024, Vintage 2024, estimates 2020 to 2024.
What is the median household income in Marquette County?
$65,429. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $216,500, which is 3.3 times income, and median gross rent is $949 per month. Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2020-2024 5-year.
How many businesses are in Marquette County?
1,655 establishments, employing 21,827 people with an annual payroll of $1.08 bn. These are establishments physically operating in the county, not listings. Source: US Census Bureau, County Business Patterns, 2023.
What is employment by industry in Marquette County?
Health care and social assistance is the largest private sector at 4,928 jobs, 18.7 percent of covered employment. Covered employment averages 26,385 jobs at an average annual pay of $54,658, or $1,051 a week. Source: US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages, 2024 annual averages.
How much SBA lending happens in Marquette County?
40 7(a) approvals totaling $18.2 m since FY2020, across 14 lenders, with a median approval of $335,750, plus 13 504 approvals worth $13.7 m since FY2010. These are approvals recorded in the release, not loans disbursed.
How many building permits were issued in Marquette County?
91 housing units were authorized by permit in 2024, with a declared construction value of $34.2 m. Multifamily was 2.2 percent of units. Source: US Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey, 2024 annual.
What is the radon zone for Marquette County?
Zone 2, a predicted average indoor radon screening level from 2 to 4 pCi/L. Source: US EPA, Map of Radon Zones, county spreadsheet, 2024-05 publication, EPA 402/A-16/001.
Where do people moving to Marquette County come from?
The largest single origin is Delta County, with 60 households. Arriving households report an average income of $64,690 against $53,438 for those leaving. Source: US Internal Revenue Service, Statistics of Income county migration flows, 2021 to 2022 filing years.
Are traffic counts available for Marquette County on this page?
No. Annual average daily traffic resolves in the platform rather than in this dataset, so no AADT figure is printed here. It is a gap we know about rather than a figure we estimated.
Is zoning published for Marquette County?
No. Nothing on this page presents parcel level zoning, and where a statutory framework applies it is marked as the statewide frame, to be confirmed locally.
Marquette County
Cities and places in Marquette.
12 Census places lie wholly or partly in Marquette County. All 12 carry enough published place level data for a page of their own and are linked.
| Place | Type | Population | SBA 7(a) approvals, projects in this county | Lies in |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marquette | city | 21,325 | 27 | Wholly in this county |
| Ishpeming | city | 6,181 | 5 | Wholly in this county |
| Negaunee | city | 4,656 | 4 | Wholly in this county |
| Harvey | CDP | 2,880 | None recorded | Wholly in this county |
| West Ishpeming | CDP | 2,851 | None recorded | Wholly in this county |
| K. I. Sawyer | CDP | 2,817 | None recorded | Wholly in this county |
| Trowbridge Park | CDP | 2,396 | None recorded | Wholly in this county |
| Gwinn | CDP | 1,435 | None recorded | Wholly in this county |
| Republic | CDP | 519 | None recorded | Wholly in this county |
| Palmer | CDP | 309 | None recorded | Wholly in this county |
| Big Bay | CDP | 306 | None recorded | Wholly in this county |
| Michigamme | CDP | 229 | 1 | Wholly in this county |
A further 3 of the county's 40 SBA 7(a) approvals are to borrowers in cities that match no Census place in Marquette County, the largest being Cornell (1), Skandria (1), Rock (1). Those are postal cities, unincorporated areas and cities outside the county, so no place row claims them; they are counted in the county total above.
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