Wisconsin

Marquette

15,592
2020 population
1840
first census record
19
census records

About Marquette

Marquette, Wisconsin, first appears in the United States federal census in 1840, when it recorded a population of 18. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 15,592.

Its recorded population peaked at 15,832 in 2000, and has since declined by roughly 2 percent.

On the ground today, 6 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census YearPopulationChart
202015,592
201015,404
200015,832
199012,321
198011,672
19708,865
19608,516
19508,839
19409,097
19309,388
192010,443
191010,741
190010,509
18909,676
18808,908
18708,056
18608,233
18508,641
184018
Source

Population data from the United States decennial census, U.S. Census Bureau (public domain).

Historic places in Marquette

National Register of Historic Places listings in Marquette, Wisconsin.

Richter, Charles Samuel, House
Montello
Bonnie Oaks Historic District
Briggsville
Montello Commercial Historic District
Montello
Fountain Lake Farm
Montello
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Conflict & War
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The Civil War
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Native Heritage
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Settlement
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Notable People
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Points of Interest
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Frequently asked about Marquette

When does Marquette first appear in the US census?
Marquette, Wisconsin first appears in the federal census in 1840, with a recorded population of 18.
What is the population of Marquette?
At the most recent federal census (2020), Marquette had a recorded population of 15,592.
When did Marquette's population peak?
Marquette's recorded population peaked at 15,832 in 2000.
How many historic places are in Marquette?
6 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Marquette, Wisconsin.
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