Marlette

City in Sanilac County, Michigan

Aerial view of Marlette, Michigan
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Marlette is a city in Sanilac County, Michigan, with 1,855 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 837 ft (255 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Clifford, 5.0 miles W.

About Marlette

Marlette is a city in Sanilac County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 1,855 at the time of the 2020 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.

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Living in Marlette

Median household income
$48,571
Median home value
$132,300
Median rent
$873/mo
Median age
38.2
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Marlette, MI population

Marlette had 1,855 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census1,855
Density1,149 per sq mi (444 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Marlette at a glance

StateMichigan (MI)
CountySanilac County
TypeCity
Population1,855 (2020)
Land area1.61 sq mi (4.2 km²)
Water area0.00 sq mi (0.01 km²)
Elevation837 ft (255 m)
Coordinates43.3264° N, 83.0805° W
ZIP code48453
Census code (GEOID)2651820

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about Marlette

What county is Marlette in?

Marlette is in Sanilac County, Michigan.

What is the population of Marlette, MI?

1,855 people lived in Marlette at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Marlette, MI?

The ZIP code of Marlette is 48453.

What is the elevation of Marlette?

837 feet (255 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Marlette?

Clifford (5.0 mi), Kingston (8.0 mi), North Branch (8.8 mi), Brown City (9.2 mi), Snover (10.7 mi).

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