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Marinette, WI


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Marinette, Wisconsin

Marinette, Wisconsin, in Marinette county, is 44 miles NE of Green Bay, Wisconsin (center to center) and 143 miles N of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. About 11,749 people people live in Marinette.

The People and Families of Marinette

In Marinette, about 50% of adults are married. Single people feel welcome in Marinette, and many people make their homes without family or roommates living with them.

Its large mature (over 65) population grounds the city nicely.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Marinette had a median family income of $41,996.

Political Inclinations

In 2004, John Kerry garnered more political contributions ($1,400) in Marinette than did the other Presidential candidates. The Democratic party was the top fund-raiser among political parties in the city.

Marinette Housing

Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Marinette, about 69% are lived in by their owners, not renters. The average year in which most residences in the city were built is earlier than in most places. Marinette isn't one of those high-end cities with high property taxes.

Commuting

In Marinette, 91% of commuters drive to work. In the city, people like to walk or ride bicycles. Commuters in Marinette enjoy easier drives to work than most people.

High Points

Marinette strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Wisconsin):

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyMarinette Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Marinette Walking and Biking to Work
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%Marinette Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 17%Marinette Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Marinette, WI

Comparing Marinette to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Wisconsin (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Senior Citizens97
Female Share of the Population89
Age of the Population87
Well-Paid Single Women56
Well-Paid Single Men54
Male Share of the Population33
Children Under 5 Years Old23
Racial Diversity15

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married32
Average Household Size22

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty64
People in Middle Class or Better42
Median Family Income43
College Educated Adults34

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times1010
Walking and Biking to Work109
Working at Home65
Public Transportation Use58

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone109
Affordability of Rents98
Seasonal and Vacation Housing87
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals68
Affordability of Property Taxes69
Housing Recently Built12

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime85
Low Property Crime53

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