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CITY · 2010 ACS

Marshall

Michigan · 7,088 residents · 6.493 sq mi
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Marshall has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $44,771. Population has declined 5% since 2000. Median home value is $122,400.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.5
US median: 37.2
More educated
33% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,088
−5%since 2000
from 7,459 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,092 / sq mi
−5%since 2000
from 1,149 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.5
+6%since 2000
from 38.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
7K7K7K7K8K1990201020202024Marshall
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,771
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,171 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,088
+9%since 2000
from $22,101 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
22.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 23.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
10.3%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 5.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.409
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade18.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Information13.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services6.3%
US avg: 7%
Public administration4.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade2.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance2.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$122,400
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $99,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$650
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $533 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
45.0%
−21.9 ptssince 2000
from 66.9% in 2000
35.7% rent
Vacancy rate
12.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
38.6%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 33.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
42.6%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 39.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.7
+13%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic92.4%(6,551)
Black1%(70)
Hispanic / Latino3.8%(269)
Asian0.7%(52)
Other1.1%(75)
Diversity Score15.8%(1,123)
Diversity Score
16
+59%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
33.4%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 29.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
93.8%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 87.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
14.4%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 10.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.1 min
+42%since 2000
from 13.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
77.3%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 79.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
7.6%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
8.5%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
15.9%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 12.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
34.6%
−30.0 ptssince 2009
from 64.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
Female
52.5%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 53.0% in 2009
Foreign born
1.6%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.7%
−34.7 ptssince 2009
from 46.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Marshall, Michigan?

Marshall, Michigan has about 7,088 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Marshall, Michigan?

The typical household in Marshall, Michigan earns about $44,771 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 $122,400, and the typical rent is about $650 a month.

How educated are people in Marshall, Michigan?

About 33.4% 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 10.3% of people in Marshall, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has Marshall, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, Marshall, Michigan has grown since 1990. The population has added about 197 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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