Marquette County, located on the shores of Lake Superior, was founded on the iron ore industry. Hard working employees today help sustain this multi-million-dollar industry. Historically built on growth in mining and forest product industries, the county offers a diverse economic base, which includes enhanced technological opportunities, a regional airport, a deep-water seaport, and expanded rail connectivity. All-seasons recreational opportunities abound including a world class point-to-point mountain bike race and cross-country ski marathon.
| Census | 2010 | 2015 | % Change |
| Population | 67,077 | 67,535 | 0.68% |
Labor Force |
2015 |
2016 |
| Total Labor Force | 33,597 | 32,159 |
| Employed | 31,667 | 30,404 |
| Unemployment | 5.70% | 5.50% |
Major Employers That Export
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2015 |
2016 |
| Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. | 1,600 | 1,000 |
| RTI Surgical, Inc. | 207 | 243 |
| Superior Extrusion | 165 | 165 |
| Jilbert’s Dairy | 60 | 60 |
Other Employers
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2010 |
2011 |
| U.P. Health System – Marquette | 2,619 | 1,872 |
| Northern Michigan University | 918 | 1,140 |
| Peninsula Medical Center | 625 | 644 |
| Dept. of Corrections | 388 | 369 |
| Wal-Mart Stores, Inc | 380 | 335 |
| Marquette Public Schools | 382 | 375 |
| Bell Hospital | 370 | 370 |
| American Eagle | 253 | 220 |
| County of Marquette | 250 | 275 |
| WE Energies | 153 | 140 |
| Target Corporation | 120 | 120 |
| WJMN-TV3 | 26 | 26 |
| Keweenaw Bay Indian Community | 143 | 145 |
| Eagle Mine | 435 | 193 |
| Snyder’s Drug Stores | 34 | 33 |
Education & Training |
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K-12 Public Schools (MARESA- Marquette and Alger Counties) |
2015 |
2016 |
| Gwinn | 1,040 | 1,077 |
| Ishpeming | 792 | 801 |
| Marquette | 3,238 | 3,195 |
| Negaunee | 1,557 | 1,563 |
| NICE | 1,156 | 1,202 |
| Northstar | 271 | 264 |
| Powell | 37 | 39 |
| Republic-Michigamme | 141 | 126 |
| Wells | 7 | 6 |
| Total | 8,239 | 8,273 |
Private Schools |
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| Father Marquette Elementary School | 157 | 227 |
| Father Marquette Middle School | 105 | 137 |
| Total | 262 | 364 |
Colleges & Universities |
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| Northern Michigan University | 8,303 | 7,750 |
| Bay De Noc Community College | 1,853 | 1,842 |
UPWARD Talent Council Michigan Works!, The Job Force Board
Bell Hospital, Peninsula Medical Center, U.P Health System – Marquette
Public Safety: Forsyth Twp., Ishpeming, Ishpeming Twp., Marquette County, Marquette City, Negaunee City, Michigan State Police
Fire Services: Forsyth Twp., Ishpeming Twp., Ishpeming City, Marquette City, Negaunee City, Negaunee Twp., Richmond Twp., Republic Twp., MI DNR
Ambulance Services: Bell EMS-Ishpeming, Cliffs Michigan Operations, Ely Twp. First Responders, Forsyth Twp. EMS, MediRide, Inc., Michigamme-Spurr First Responder Team, Republic Twp. Ambulance, Skandia-West Branch First Responder
Climate (Average Temperatures) |
High (ºF) |
Low (ºF) |
| Summer | 70 | 48.9 |
| Winter | 27 | -4 |
| Snowfall | 185 inches annually | |
Marquette County Government Information, Public Records
Ishpeming Community Federal Credit Union, Marquette Community Federal Credit Union, Peninsula Bank-Ishpeming, Range Bank- Negaunee, SIR Federal Credit Union, U.P. Catholic Credit Union
Industrial & Commercial
|
2015 |
2016 |
| Retail trade | 241 | 237 |
| Manufacturing | 43 | 47 |
| Construction | 174 | 172 |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, and hunting | 25 | 27 |
| Other services, except public administration | 172 | 167 |
| Health care and social assistance | 174 | 178 |
| Finance and insurance | 85 | 83 |
| Administrative and waste services | 70 | 65 |
| Wholesale trade | 48 | 48 |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 53 | 53 |
| Professional and technical services | 109 | 117 |
| Information | 22 | 22 |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 32 | 35 |
| Educational services | 43 | 44 |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 7 | 8 |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 8 | 9 |
| Utilities | 2 | 4 |
| Transportation and warehousing | 31 | 44 |
Telkite Technology Park, 4 industrial parks
Airlines: Delta and American Eagle -all jet service (both airlines)
Ground Service: Bus, taxi, and limousine
Rail Carriers:Canadian National
Marine: Deep-water port currently shipping iron ore and coal.
US-41, M-28, M-35, M-94, M-95, M-553
Nearest Central Cities (Miles) |
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| Green Bay, WI | 175 | Detroit, MI | 455 |
| Chicago, IL | 381 | ||
Local: Charter Communications, Vonange, AT&T
Cellular: Verizon, T-Mobile, Sprint
Internet: Charter Communications, Frontier, U.P.Logon.com
Electricity: Alger-Electric, Marquette Board of Light of Power, Upper Peninsula Power Company, WE Energies
Natural Gas: SEMCO Energy
Water and Sewer: Municipal in K.I. Sawyer, Ishpeming, Marquette, and Negaunee, well and septic in other areas
Waste Disposal: Waste Management
Marquette Maritime Museum. U.S. National Ski Hall of Fame, Marquette Regional History Center, Lakenenland Sculpture Park, Upper Peninsula Children’s Museum, Superior Dome, Da Yoopers Innovation Museum, Michigan Iron Industry Museum
Recreation Opportunities |
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| Casinos | 1 |
| Lighthouses | 5 |
| State Park Campgrounds | 8 |
| Campgrounds | 16 |
| Campsites | 725 |
| Bed & Breakfasts | 3 |
| Hotel/Motel rooms | 1,273 |
| Miles of Great Lakes Shoreline | 83 |
| Miles of hiking, skiing, bike trails | 500 |
| Miles of snowmobile trails | 450 |
| Miles of ORV trails | 8 |
| Miles of scenic highway | 450 |
| Golf courses | 6 |
Complete listing of events, statistics, maps, locations, and facilities can be found at www.marquette.org
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