Marlette, Michigan facts for kids
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Marlette, Michigan
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Location of Marlette, Michigan
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 Marlette, Michigan
Location in Michigan
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| Country | United States |
| State | Michigan |
| County | Sanilac |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.62 sq mi (4.19 km2) |
| • Land | 1.61 sq mi (4.18 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
| Elevation | 837 ft (255 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,875 |
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1,767 |
| • Density | 1,094.12/sq mi (422.55/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
48453
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| Area code(s) | 989 |
| FIPS code | 26-51820 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0631595 |
Marlette is a city in Sanilac County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 1,875 at the 2010 census. The city is surrounded by Marlette Township, but is administratively autonomous.
Marlette is known as "The Heart of the Thumb" due to its location in Michigan's thumb.
History
Marlette was first settled in the mid-19th century by people from Ontario who sought tall timber and fertile soil. The city name was derived from the family of settlers, "Marlatt" who carved their name on a log shanty.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.64 square miles (4.25 km2), all land.
The Marlette ZIP code 48453 also serves all of Marlette Township, except for the northeast corner, as well as parts of southern Lamotte Township, the southwest part of Elmer Township, the northwest part of Flynn Township, the northeast corner of Elk Township, parts of northern Burnside Township in Lapeer County and the southeast corner of Koylton Township in Tuscola County.
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 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% | |
| 2019 (est.) | 1,767 | −5.8% | |
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2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 1,875 people, 742 households, and 469 families living in the city. The population density was 1,143.3 inhabitants per square mile (441.4/km2). There were 864 housing units at an average density of 526.8 per square mile (203.4/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 95.9% White, 0.3% African American, 0.6% Native American, 0.7% Asian, 0.4% from other races, and 2.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.4% of the population.
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.
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
- David H. Boyne, national president of Future Farmers of America (1953-1954).
See also
In Spanish: Marlette (Míchigan) para niños
