Marquette County, Michigan
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Location in the state of Michigan
Michigan's location in the USA
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Formed	March 9, 1843 [1]
Seat	Marquette
Area  - Total  - Land  - Water	8,871 km² (3,425 mi²) 4,716 km² (1,821 mi²) 4,155 km² (1,604 mi²), 57.56%
Population  - (2000)  - Density	64,634 17/km²
Website: www.co.marquette.mi.us

Marquette County is a county in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2000 census, the population was 64,634. The county seat is Marquette⁶. Marquette County is the largest county in land area in Michigan, and the most populous county in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. Image File history File links Map_of_Michigan_highlighting_Marquette_County. ... Official language(s) None (English, de-facto) Capital Lansing Largest city Detroit Area  Ranked 11th  - Total 97,990 sq mi (253,793 km²)  - Width 239 miles (385 km)  - Length 491 miles (790 km)  - % water 41. ... Image File history File links Map_of_USA_MI.svg‎ File links The following pages on the English Wikipedia link to this file (pages on other projects are not listed): Michigan ... A county seat is a term for an administrative center for a county, primarily used in the United States. ... Marquette is a city in the U.S. state of Michigan. ... Area is a physical quantity expressing the size of a part of a surface. ... Square kilometre (US spelling: Square kilometer), symbol km², is an SI unit of surface area. ... A square mile is an English unit of area equal to that of a square with sides each 1 statute mile (≈1,609 m) in length. ... 2000 US Census logo The Twenty-Second United States Census, known as Census 2000 and conducted by the Census Bureau, determined the resident population of the United States on April 1, 2000, to be 281,421,906, an increase of 13. ... Population density by country, 2006 Population density is a measurement of population per unit area or unit volume. ... United States of America, showing states, divided into counties. ... Federal courts Supreme Court Chief Justice Associate Justices Elections Presidential elections Midterm elections Political Parties Democratic Republican Third parties State & Local government Governors Legislatures State Courts Counties, Cities, and Towns Other countries Politics Portal      A state of the United States is any one of the fifty subnational entities of the... Official language(s) None (English, de-facto) Capital Lansing Largest city Detroit Area  Ranked 11th  - Total 97,990 sq mi (253,793 km²)  - Width 239 miles (385 km)  - Length 491 miles (790 km)  - % water 41. ... The United States Census of year 2000, conducted by the Census Bureau, determined the resident population of the United States on April 1, 2000, to be 281,421,906, an increase of 13. ... A county seat is a term for an administrative center for a county, primarily used in the United States. ... Marquette is a city in the U.S. state of Michigan. ... The following is a list of sources used in the creation of encyclopedia articles on various geographic topics and locations, such as cities, counties, states, and countries. ... The Upper Peninsula of Michigan, also known as The Upper Peninsula, The U.P. (or The UP), and Above the Bridge by Michiganders, refers to the northern peninsula of the U.S. state of Michigan. ...

Geography

The Huron Mountains are located in the county. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 8,871 km² (3,425 mi²). 4,716 km² (1,821 mi²) of it is land and 4,155 km² (1,604 mi²) of it (46.83%) is water. The Huron Mountains are in the U.S. state of Michigan, located mostly in Powell Township, Marquette County overlooking Lake Superior on the Upper Peninsula. ... The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census) is a part of the United States Department of Commerce. ... A square metre (US spelling: square meter) is by definition the area enclosed by a square with sides each 1 metre long. ... A square mile is an English unit of area equal to that of a square with sides each 1 statute mile (≈1,609 m) in length. ...

Major highways

Image File history File links US_41. ... U.S. Route 41 is a north-south United States Highway that runs from the Upper Peninsula of Michigan to Miami, Florida. ... Image File history File links M-28. ... M-28 M-28 is a long east-west state highway that almost completely traverses the Upper Peninsula of Michigan from Wakefield to near Rosedale. ... Image File history File links M-35. ... M-35 is a north-south highway in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. ... Image File history File links M-94. ... Hiawatha National Forest road sign on M-28/M-94 in Alger County, Michigan west of Shingleton. ... Image File history File links M-95. ... M-95 is a medium-length state trunkline in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan from Kingsford to near Champion in Humboldt Township. ... Image File history File links M-553. ... Guide sign outside of Sawyer International Airport directing to M-553 M-553 is a north-south highway in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. ...

Adjacent counties

• Alger County (east)
• Delta County (southwest)
• Menominee County (south)
• Dickinson County (south)
• Iron County (southwest)
• Baraga County (west)

Alger County is a county located in the state of Michigan. ... Delta County is a county located in the state of Michigan. ... Menominee County is a county located in the state of Michigan. ... Dickinson County is a county located in the state of Michigan. ... Iron County is a county located in the state of Michigan. ... Baraga County is a county located in the state of Michigan, named after Bishop Frederic Baraga. ...

Demographics

As of the census² of 2000, there were 64,634 people, 25,767 households, and 16,490 families residing in the county. The population density was 14/km² (36/mi²). There were 32,877 housing units at an average density of 7/km² (18/mi²). The racial makeup of the county was 95.12% White, 1.32% Black or African American, 1.49% Native American, 0.49% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.25% from other races, and 1.31% from two or more races. 0.69% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. 1870 US Census for New York City A census is the process of obtaining information about every member of a population (not necessarily a human population). ... The following is a list of sources used in the creation of encyclopedia articles on various geographic topics and locations, such as cities, counties, states, and countries. ... Race, as defined by the United States Census Bureau and the Federal Office of Management and Budget (OMB), is a self-identification data item in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify. ... Race, as defined by the United States Census Bureau and the Federal Office of Management and Budget (OMB), is a self-identification data item in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify. ... Race, as defined by the United States Census Bureau and the Federal Office of Management and Budget (OMB), is a self-identification data item in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify. ... Race, as defined by the United States Census Bureau and the Federal Office of Management and Budget (OMB), is a self-identification data item in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify. ... Race, as defined by the United States Census Bureau and the Federal Office of Management and Budget (OMB), is a self-identification data item in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify. ... Race, as defined by the United States Census Bureau and the Federal Office of Management and Budget (OMB), is a self-identification data item in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify. ... Race, as defined by the United States Census Bureau and the Federal Office of Management and Budget (OMB), is a self-identification data item in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify. ... Race, as defined by the United States Census Bureau and the Federal Office of Management and Budget (OMB), is a self-identification data item in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify. ... Race, as defined by the United States Census Bureau and the Federal Office of Management and Budget (OMB), is a self-identification data item in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify. ...

There were 25,767 households out of which 28.60% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.30% were married couples living together, 8.90% had a female householder with no husband present, and 36.00% were non-families. 28.90% of all households were made up of individuals and 10.50% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.35 and the average family size was 2.90. Matrimony redirects here. ...

In the county the population was spread out with 21.40% under the age of 18, 13.60% from 18 to 24, 26.90% from 25 to 44, 24.60% from 45 to 64, and 13.50% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 100.90 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 100.10 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $35,548, and the median income for a family was $46,281. Males had a median income of $36,431 versus $23,609 for females. The per capita income for the county was $18,070. About 6.00% of families and 10.90% of the population were below the poverty line, including 11.20% of those under age 18 and 6.40% of those age 65 or over. The per capita income for a group of people may be defined as their total personal income, divided by the total population. ... Map of countries showing percentage of population who have an income below the national poverty line The poverty line is the level of income below which one cannot afford to purchase all the resources one requires to live. ...

Government

The county government operates the jail, maintains rural roads, operates the major local courts, keeps files of deeds and mortgages, maintains vital records, administers public health regulations, and participates with the state in the provision of welfare and other social services. The county board of commissioners controls the budget but has only limited authority to make laws or ordinances. In Michigan, most local government functions — police and fire, building and zoning, tax assessment, street maintenance, etc. — are the responsibility of individual cities and townships. Vital records are records of life events kept under governmental authority, including birth certificates, marriage licenses, and death certificates. ... Public health is concerned with threats to the overall health of a community based on population health analysis. ... In local government in the United States, a county commission is a group of elected officials charged with adminstering the county government. ...

Marquette County elected officials

• Prosecuting Attorney: Gary L. Walker
• Sheriff: Michael H. Lovelace
• County Clerk: Connie M. Branam
• County Treasurer: Gary R. Yoder
• Register of Deeds: Patricia A. Maley
• Drain Commissioner: P. Michael Farrell
• Mine Inspector: John Carlson

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Cities, villages, and townships

Cities

• Ishpeming
• Marquette
• Negaunee

Ishpeming is a city located in Marquette County, Michigan. ... Marquette is a city in the U.S. state of Michigan. ... Negaunee is a city in Marquette County, Michigan, United States. ...

Villages

None

Unincorporated communities

• Arnold
• Big Bay
• Gwinn
• Harvey
• Michigamme
• Palmer
• Republic
• Trowbridge Park
• West Ishpeming

Wells Township is a township located in Marquette County in the U.S. state of Michigan. ... Big Bay is an unincorporated community located in Marquette County, Michigan. ... Gwinn is an unincorporated community located in Marquette County, Michigan. ... Harvey is an unincorporated community known in the early years as Harvey Location located in Marquette County, Michigan. ... Michigamme is an unincorporated community located in Marquette County, Michigan. ... Palmer is an unincorporated community located in Marquette County, Michigan. ... Republic is an unincorporated community located in Marquette County, Michigan. ... Trowbridge Park is an unincorporated community located in Marquette County, Michigan bordering on Marquette. ... West Ishpeming is an unincorporated community located in Marquette County, Michigan. ...

Townships

• Champion Township
• Chocolay Charter Township
• Ely Township
• Ewing Township
• Forsyth Township
• Humboldt Township
• Ishpeming Township
• K. I. Sawyer AFB
• Marquette Township
• Michigamme Township
• Negaunee Township
• Powell Township
• Republic Township
• Richmond Township
• Sands Township
• Skandia Township
• Tilden Township
• Turin Township
• Wells Township
• West Branch Township

Champion Township is a township located in Marquette County, Michigan. ... Chocolay Charter Township is a charter township located in Marquette County in the U.S. state of Michigan. ... Ely Township is a township located in Marquette County, Michigan. ... Ewing Township is a township located in Marquette County, Michigan. ... Forsyth Township is a township located in Marquette County, Michigan. ... Humboldt Township is a township located in Marquette County, Michigan. ... Ishpeming Township is a township located in Marquette County, Michigan. ... K. I. Sawyer Air Force Base is a decommissioned United States Air Force base located in Marquette County, Michigan. ... Marquette Township is a township located in Marquette County, Michigan. ... Michigamme Township is a township located in Marquette County, Michigan. ... Negaunee Township is a township located in Marquette County, Michigan. ... Powell Township is a township located in Marquette County, Michigan. ... Republic Township is a township located in Marquette County, Michigan. ... Richmond Township is a township located in Marquette County, Michigan. ... Sands Township is a township located in Marquette County, Michigan. ... Skandia Township is a township located in Marquette County, Michigan. ... Tilden Township is a township located in Marquette County, Michigan. ... Turin Township is a civil township of Marquette County in the U.S. state of Michigan. ... Wells Township is a township located in Marquette County in the U.S. state of Michigan. ... There are other West Branch Townships in Michigan. ...

See also

• Marqtran

External links

• Marquette County web site

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