About The Marquette Area
Marquette County is located in the heart of Michigan's beautiful Upper Peninsula along the Southern shores of Lake Superior. The City of Marquette is the U.P.'s regional center for commerce, health care, government services and education and has been recognized as one of America's most desirable small cities to live; one of the 100 Best Art Towns in America; one of Bike Magazine's Five Best Places to Live and Ride; a Michigan Cool City; and a 2008 Best Four Seasons Destinations. Marquette is 175 miles north of Green Bay, Wisconsin
Marquette Area Facts
Total Area: 3,425 square miles (53.2% land and 46.8% water)
Population: Approx. 66,000 (50.08 % male and 49.92% female) - Median Age: 43
Northern Michigan University Student Base: Approx. 9,400 (14.24% of total population)
2008 Average Household Income: $60, 928 - Median Household Income: $42,657
Retail Shopping radius: 120 miles
Economic Drivers
Marquette County is one of just a few Michigan counties that have gained population over the past decade. Marquette is the U.P.'s regional center for retail, education, health care, government services and business. Thanks to its diverse economic base, it enjoys a fairly stable economy and has avoided much of the economic downturn affecting the country today. Marquette General Health Systems, a regional medical center, is the largest employer, followed by 10,000 student Northern Michigan University. Iron Ore mining remains a significant economic driver and ongoing capital investments have made U.P. mines globally competitive. Most federal and state agencies have regional offices located in Marquette, and most professional businesses serving the U.P. also have offices in the area. Marquette's economy is tied in large part to Wisconsin, Minnesota and Illinois.
Significant Employers
Marquette General Health Systems - 2,398 employees: 200 + Physicians, 64 Specialties
Cliffs Natural Resources - 1,545 employees
Northern Michigan University - 1,155 employees
Peninsula Medical Center - 630 employees: 120+ Physicians, 50+ Specialties
Westwood Mall Merchants Association - 500 employees
Pioneer Surgical Technologies - 217 employees
Web-Based Businesses including: V.I.O. (video technology and helmet cams) and QuickTrophy (trophies and awards)
