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Marshall

Illinois · 3,771 residents · 3.668 sq mi
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Marshall has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $33,413. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $66,100. Poverty is rare here, at 6.2% of residents. Households here earn about 28% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.7
US median: 35.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 42%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,771
+6%since 1990
from 3,555 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,028 / sq mi
+6%since 1990
from 969 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
38.7
+8%since 1990
from 35.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K4K4K4K4K1990201020202024Marshall
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$33,413
+23%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $20,673 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,851
+89%since 1990
from $10,529 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
6.2%
−5.2 ptssince 1990
from 11.4% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$66,100
+42%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $35,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$404
+16%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $264 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
63.8%
−4.4 ptssince 1990
from 68.2% in 1990
36.2% rent
Afford Score
2.0
+16%since 1990
from 1.7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.8%(3,549)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score0.4%(15)
2000
White, non-Hispanic98.1%(3,700)
Black0.3%(10)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(18)
Asian0.2%(6)
Diversity Score2.3%(85)
Diversity Score
2
+437%since 1990
from 0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.4%
+5.7 ptssince 1990
from 8.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
74.7%
+1.5 ptssince 1990
from 73.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
4.5%
+1.7 ptssince 1990
from 2.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
13.5 min
−23%since 1990
from 17.6 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Marshall, Illinois?

Marshall, Illinois has about 3,771 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Marshall, Illinois?

The typical household in Marshall, Illinois earns about $33,413 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Marshall, Illinois expensive?

In Marshall, Illinois, the median home is worth about $66,100, and the typical rent is about $404 a month.

How educated are people in Marshall, Illinois?

About 14.4% of adults age 25 and over in Marshall, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Marshall, Illinois?

About 6.2% of people in Marshall, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Marshall, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Marshall, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 216 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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