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Marshall

Alaska · 492 residents · 4.061 sq mi
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Marshall has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $22,188. Population has grown 41% since 2000. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. At a median age of 24.7, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 53.4% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 71% less than the Alaska median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 24.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
67% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
492
+41%since 2000
from 349 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
121 / sq mi
+41%since 2000
from 86 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
24.7
+11%since 2000
from 22.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1872703544375201990201020202024Marshall
2024386
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$22,188
−55%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,917 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$7,343
−23%since 2000
from $9,597 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
7.3%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 13.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
53.4%
+24.8 ptssince 2000
from 28.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade9.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Information9.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$475
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $395 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
67.0%
−5.6 ptssince 2000
from 72.5% in 2000
33.0% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic1.7%(6)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score30.6%(107)
2020
White, non-Hispanic1.6%(8)
Black0.4%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other100%(492)
Diversity Score5.4%(26)
Diversity Score
5
−82%since 2000
from 31 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
−7.4 ptssince 2000
from 7.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
76.6%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 74.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 1.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
6.5 min
−24%since 2000
from 8.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
0.0%
−12.9 ptssince 2009
from 12.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
92.7%
+13.1 ptssince 2009
from 79.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
16.0%
−18.6 ptssince 2011
from 34.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
44.6%
−19.6 ptssince 2011
from 64.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
33.3%
−26.5 ptssince 2009
from 59.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.0%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
Female
56.0%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
25.6%
−42.6 ptssince 2013
from 68.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Marshall, Alaska?

Marshall, Alaska has about 492 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Marshall, Alaska?

The typical household in Marshall, Alaska earns about $22,188 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Marshall, Alaska expensive?

In Marshall, Alaska, the typical rent is about $475 a month.

How educated are people in Marshall, Alaska?

About 0.0% of adults age 25 and over in Marshall, Alaska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Marshall, Alaska?

About 53.4% of people in Marshall, Alaska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Marshall, Alaska grown since 1990?

Yes, Marshall, Alaska has grown since 1990. The population has added about 209 residents, a change of about 74 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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