Marlette, Michigan
Marlette, Michigan | ||
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FIPS code 26-51820[2] | | |
GNIS feature ID | 0631595[3] | |
Website | cityofmarlette |
Marlette is a city in
Marlette is known as "The Heart of the Thumb" due to its location in Michigan's thumb.
History
The history of the City of Marlette and surrounding Marlette Township are intertwined. Many social and commercial relationships unite the community such public schooling, public library, dining and charity. Marlette was first settled in the 1850s by people from Ontario who sought tall timber and fertile soil. The community name was derived from the "Marlatt" family of settlers, who carved their name on a log shanty.[4] Marlette Township was created in 1859 from portions of Sanilac Township and Buel Township. Marlette became recognized as a village within the township in 1865. The village incorporated in 1881 to allow separate administration and taxation to improve common areas of the town. Marlette became a city in 1984.[5]
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.64 square miles (4.25 km2), all land.[6]
The Marlette
Media
Marlette's commercial radio station,
Airport
The Marlette Township Airport (FAA Identifier: 77G) is a class C airport with 2 paved runways, both approximately 3,500 feet long.[8] It is capable of handling small business jets and medium-size cargo planes. It opened in May 1975.[8]
Hospital
The town is home to Marlette Regional Hospital and Seton Cancer Institute - a partnership of Marlette Regional and St. Mary's of Michigan. This provides residents in the "thumb" region with advanced cancer research and treatment.
Demographics
Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
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1900 | 996 | — | |
1910 | 1,062 | 6.6% | |
1920 | 969 | −8.8% | |
1930 | 990 | 2.2% | |
1940 | 1,161 | 17.3% | |
1950 | 1,489 | 28.3% | |
1960 | 1,640 | 10.1% | |
1970 | 1,706 | 4.0% | |
1980 | 1,761 | 3.2% | |
1990 | 1,924 | 9.3% | |
2000 | 2,104 | 9.4% | |
2010 | 1,875 | −10.9% | |
2020 | 1,855 | −1.1% | |
U.S. Decennial Census[9] |
2010 census
As of the
There were 742 households, of which 34.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 43.8% were married couples living together, 15.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.8% had a male householder with no wife present, and 36.8% were non-families. 31.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 18% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.43 and the average family size was 3.03.
The median age in the city was 39.4 years. 25.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.1% were from 25 to 44; 25.6% were from 45 to 64; and 17.2% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 47.3% male and 52.7% female.
2000 census
As of the
There were 787 households, out of which 34.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.1% were married couples living together, 12.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 36.8% were non-families. 32.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.44 and the average family size was 3.09.
In the city, the population was spread out, with 30.7% under the age of 18, 8.8% from 18 to 24, 25.2% from 25 to 44, 18.8% from 45 to 64, and 16.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 97.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 82.1 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $30,938, and the median income for a family was $37,880. Males had a median income of $33,250 versus $21,725 for females. The
Notable people
- Tom Wargo, professional golfer was born in Marlette
- Rex Scouten, White House Usher, was a graduate of Marlette High School
- John L. McCrea, Naval aide to President Franklin D. Roosevelt, later first commanding officer on the U.S.S Iowa, was born in Marlette
References
- ^ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved May 21, 2022.
- ^ a b "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ^ MultiMag.com
- ^ History of Marlette. City of Marlette website, accessed April 2020.
- ^ "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on 2012-01-25. Retrieved 2012-11-25.
- ^ 48453 5-Digit ZCTA, 484 3-Digit ZCTA - Reference Map - American FactFinder[permanent dead link], U.S. Census Bureau, 2000 Census
- ^ a b "Marlette Township Airport | Marlette, MI". www.cityofmarlette.com. Retrieved 2020-07-22.
- ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
- ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2012-11-25.