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With 526 residents, it is a town in Wisconsin.
Marquette’s typical journey to work is 39 minutes, where Wisconsin’s towns sit at 22 minutes and U.S. towns at 25 minutes. Of the 363 Wisconsin towns we compare, none has a higher share of residents below the poverty line than Marquette. 11% of the land in Marquette is conserved, where Wisconsin’s towns sit at 3.8% and U.S. towns at 4.3%. The biggest park or preserve is Grand River Marsh Wildlife Area, at 2,912 acres. Marquette has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Census counts: 162 in 1960, 172 in 2020. The archive holds 6 old photos and papers going back to 2004 and 2 maps from 1984 on.
Explore the history →Who provides power, water and the rest in Marquette, and how to reach them.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
Ordered by what stands out in Marquette.
The median commute is under 32 miles. The top destinations are Ripon (8%), Markesan (7%) and Fond du Lac (6%). Among workers in Marquette, 15% work from home.
| Marquette | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Working residents who work in town | 0.5% | 8.3% | 8% |
| Work from home | 15% | 12% | 11% |
| Median household income | $78,000 | $87,000 | $80,000 |
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
In Marquette, the peak summer temperature is 82°F.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Wisconsin has 33% of adults 25 and older with a bachelor’s degree or more; here it is 27%. Adults 18 to 34 are 14% of residents (22% statewide); people 65 and older are 25% of residents (19% statewide). Also worth knowing: 28% of residents are under 18 in Marquette.
| Marquette | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 28% | 21% | 22% |
| Median age | 43.3 years | 42.1 years | 40.5 years |
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 27% | 32% | 29% |
39% women, 61% men
About 155 men for every 100 women (the survey’s margin: ±3.7 points). Across Wisconsin, 49.9% of residents are women. Among residents 75 and older, 80% are men (WI 43%).
| Marquette | WI | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 19.8% | 11.2% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 7.8% | 10.2% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 6.7% | 9.3% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 7.5% | 12.6% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 9.7% | 12.7% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 8.2% | 11.8% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 15.2% | 13.8% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 11.3% | 11.2% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 13.8% | 7.3% | 7% |
| No diploma | 9.6% | 6.4% | 10.4% |
| High school | 35.5% | 29.4% | 26% |
| Some college | 15.2% | 19.5% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 12.2% | 11.3% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 9.6% | 22% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 17.8% | 11.4% | 14.1% |
U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 500, single groups can be off by several points
Marquette has 2 parks and preserves, 2,987 acres in all.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Grand River Marsh Wildlife Area | — | 2,912 |
| 2. Heart Lake Rearing Station | — | 75 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
The share of adults in Marquette who have obesity: 41%. This Wisconsin town beats the Wisconsin average on 1 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 13.
| Marquette | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Get no exercise (CDC PLACES) | 33% | 26% | 25% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 14% | 11% | 12% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 16% | 13% | 14% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 39% | 33% | 35% |
| What stands out | Marquette | WI |
|---|---|---|
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 81.2% | 77.8% |
| More adults with COPD | 9.3% | 6.5% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Marquette has had 8 paid flood insurance claims since 2004. Compared with 55% of U.S. communities, expected storm and flood damage in the town is higher. 53% of the town’s expected losses from natural hazards come from inland flooding, followed by tornadoes at 14%. Households locally have drawn federal disaster aid in 2 declared disasters, most recently in 2018.
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA disaster declarations and aid · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
None within 15 miles of Marquette; the nearest are
About 0 of every 100 Marquette residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Wisconsin.
Where Marquette’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
Village in Wisconsin, United States
Marquette is a village in Green Lake County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 172 at the 2020 census. The village is located within the Town of Marquette. Marquette uses the postal code 53947.
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Marquette has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.