CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Marshall

Michigan · 6,891 residents · 6.493 sq mi

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Marshall has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $30,000. Population has declined 8% since 2000. Median home value is $52,600.

At a glance

Average income

near the US median

US median: $30,130

Mid-age

median age 34.9

US median: 33.0

More educated

23% hold a bachelor's degree

US average: 20%

More affordable

home values down 30%, inflation adjusted

US median home: $93,722

Section 01

Population & growth

Total population

6,891

−8%vs 2000

vs 7,459 in 2000

1990 – 2025

Population density

1,061 / sq mi

−8%vs 2000

vs 1,149 / sq mi in 2000

US average: 221

Median age

34.9

−9%vs 2000

vs 38.3 in 2000

US average: 33.0

Population, 1990 – 2024

20247K

Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income

$30,000

−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $41,171 in 2000

US average: $30,130

1990 – 2024

Per capita income

$13,811

−38%vs 2000

vs $22,101 in 2000

US average: $14,340

Poverty rate

8.5%

+3.5 ptsvs 2000

vs 5.0% in 2000

US average: 13.2%

Section 03

Housing

Median home value

$52,600

−30%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $99,500 in 2000

US average: $93,722

1990 – 2024

Median gross rent

$406

Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $533 in 2000

US average: $450

Owner-occupied

66.2%

−0.8 ptsvs 2000

vs 66.9% in 2000

33.8% rent

Afford Score

1.8

−27%vs 2000

vs 2.4 in 2000

1990 – 2024

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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000

White, non-Hispanic94.2%(7,026)

Black0.3%(22)

Hispanic / Latino3.2%(236)

Asian0.6%(44)

Other0%

Diversity Score10%(743)

1990

White, non-Hispanic96.7%(6,662)

Black1.7%(119)

Hispanic / Latino2.7%(188)

Asian0.2%(13)

Other1.4%(97)

Diversity Score14.1%(975)

Diversity Score

+42%vs 2000

vs 10 in 2000

1990 – 2024

Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

22.9%

−6.9 ptsvs 2000

vs 29.8% in 2000

US average: 20.3%

High school or higher

83.5%

−3.8 ptsvs 2000

vs 87.3% in 2000

US average: 75.2%

Graduate degree

8.9%

−1.6 ptsvs 2000

vs 10.5% in 2000

US average: 7.1%

Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute

17.2 min

+28%vs 2000

vs 13.4 min in 2000

US average: 21.9

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, Michigan?

Marshall, Michigan has about 6,891 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Marshall, Michigan?

The typical household in Marshall, Michigan earns about $30,000 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Marshall, Michigan expensive?

In Marshall, Michigan, the median home is worth about $52,600, and the typical rent is about $406 a month.

How educated are people in Marshall, Michigan?

About 22.9% of adults age 25 and over in Marshall, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Marshall, Michigan?

About 8.5% of people in Marshall, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

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