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Marshall

Arkansas · 1,320 residents (2025 est.) · 4.073 sq mi
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Marshall has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $28,021. Population has declined 9% since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $99,700. The poverty rate of 31.8% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 54% less than the Arkansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,196
−9%since 2000
from 1,313 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
294 / sq mi
−9%since 2000
from 322 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
41.5
−6%since 2000
from 44.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,320 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Marshall
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$28,021
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $18,846 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,563
+42%since 2000
from $13,772 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
16.9%
+13.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
31.8%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 27.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.532
+37%since 2010
from 0.389 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information17.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services12.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration10.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade9.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance4.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction3%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade2.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$99,700
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,600 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$500
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $294 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
51.5%
−7.3 ptssince 2000
from 58.8% in 2000
48.5% rent
Vacancy rate
18.1%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 21.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
24.6%
−6.4 ptssince 2009
from 31.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
44.8%
+16.1 ptssince 2009
from 28.7% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.6
+47%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
22
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.8%(1,284)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1%(13)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.7%(35)
2024
White, non-Hispanic83.3%(996)
Black0.2%(2)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(39)
Asian0%(0)
Other13.3%(159)
Diversity Score36%(430)
Diversity Score
36
+1247%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.8%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 8.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
89.5%
+26.5 ptssince 2000
from 62.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.9%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.8 min
−11%since 2000
from 19.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
81.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 80.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.5%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 10.6% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
3.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
17.7%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 18.5% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.8%
+2.9 ptssince 2011
from 2.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
37.7%
−10.7 ptssince 2011
from 48.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.2%
−9.2 ptssince 2009
from 22.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
25.4%
−32.4 ptssince 2009
from 57.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.7%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 43.1% in 2009
Female
51.3%
−5.7 ptssince 2009
from 56.9% in 2009
Foreign born
1.9%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.7%
−36.9 ptssince 2009
from 41.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
31.8%
+4.6 ptssince 2012
from 27.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.2%
−76.1 ptssince 2013
from 83.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
74.9%
+17.5 ptssince 2017
from 57.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.0%
+1.3 ptssince 2016
from 97.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−2.3 ptssince 2016
from 2.3% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Marshall, Arkansas?

Marshall, Arkansas has about 1,196 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Marshall, Arkansas?

The typical household in Marshall, Arkansas earns about $28,021 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Marshall, Arkansas expensive?

In Marshall, Arkansas, the median home is worth about $99,700, and the typical rent is about $500 a month.

How educated are people in Marshall, Arkansas?

About 13.8% of adults age 25 and over in Marshall, Arkansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Marshall, Arkansas?

About 31.8% of people in Marshall, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Marshall, Arkansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Marshall, Arkansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 122 residents, a change of about -9 percent over that period.

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