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Marshfield

Missouri · 6,633 residents · 5.521 sq mi
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Marshfield has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $32,416. Population has grown 16% since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $99,400. The poverty rate of 24.1% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 30% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 36.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
12% 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
6,633
+16%since 2000
from 5,720 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,201 / sq mi
+16%since 2000
from 1,036 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
36.4
+4%since 2000
from 35.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K5K6K7K8K1990201020202024Marshfield
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,416
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,753 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,817
+6%since 2000
from $14,855 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
9.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
24.1%
+12.6 ptssince 2000
from 11.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.391
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information21.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade17.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services8.1%
US avg: 7%
Wholesale trade5.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Public administration5.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing5.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance5.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$99,400
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $79,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$646
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $405 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
40.1%
−20.8 ptssince 2000
from 60.9% in 2000
42.3% rent
Vacancy rate
8.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
25.7%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 23.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
51.2%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.1
+8%since 2000
from 2.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.3%(5,507)
Black0.2%(11)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(100)
Asian0.3%(17)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.6%(319)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95.5%(6,335)
Black0.4%(25)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(114)
Asian0.1%(9)
Other0.4%(24)
Diversity Score6.5%(430)
Diversity Score
6
+16%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.2%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 13.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
86.6%
+12.0 ptssince 2000
from 74.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 5.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.5 min
+66%since 2000
from 16.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
75.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 75.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
16.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 16.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.3%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
1.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
10.7%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
6.1%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
17.7%
−44.0 ptssince 2009
from 61.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
41.8%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 41.1% in 2009
Female
58.2%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 58.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.2%
−32.3 ptssince 2009
from 41.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Marshfield, Missouri?

Marshfield, Missouri has about 6,633 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Marshfield, Missouri?

The typical household in Marshfield, Missouri earns about $32,416 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Marshfield, Missouri expensive?

In Marshfield, Missouri, the median home is worth about $99,400, and the typical rent is about $646 a month.

How educated are people in Marshfield, Missouri?

About 12.2% of adults age 25 and over in Marshfield, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Marshfield, Missouri?

About 24.1% of people in Marshfield, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Marshfield, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Marshfield, Missouri has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,259 residents, a change of about 52 percent over that period.

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