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Marshfield

Missouri · 7,458 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 $48,657. Population has grown 30% since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $132,200. The poverty rate of 23.7% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,458
+30%since 2000
from 5,720 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,351 / sq mi
+30%since 2000
from 1,036 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.7
+2%since 2000
from 35.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K5K6K7K8K1990201020202024Marshfield
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,657
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,753 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,516
+31%since 2000
from $14,855 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
28.5%
+18.8 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
23.7%
+12.1 ptssince 2000
from 11.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information14.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance11.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Retail trade9.6%
US avg: 10%
Education & health services6.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Professional, scientific, technical4.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services4.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade3.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$132,200
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $79,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$613
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $405 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
56.2%
−4.8 ptssince 2000
from 60.9% in 2000
43.8% rent
Afford Score
2.7
−5%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.6%(6,754)
Black0.5%(38)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(185)
Asian0.4%(32)
Other7.8%(585)
Diversity Score25.3%(1,886)
Diversity Score
25
+354%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.3%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 13.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.9%
+16.3 ptssince 2000
from 74.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 5.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.9 min
+43%since 2000
from 16.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.0%
+6.5 ptssince 2009
from 75.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.0%
−3.2 ptssince 2011
from 8.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
53.6%
−4.2 ptssince 2011
from 57.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
36.9%
−24.8 ptssince 2009
from 61.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.2%
+8.1 ptssince 2009
from 41.1% in 2009
Female
50.8%
−8.1 ptssince 2009
from 58.9% in 2009
Foreign born
1.5%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.7%
−82.1 ptssince 2013
from 88.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Marshfield, Missouri?

Marshfield, Missouri has about 7,458 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Marshfield, Missouri?

The typical household in Marshfield, Missouri earns about $48,657 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 $132,200, and the typical rent is about $613 a month.

How educated are people in Marshfield, Missouri?

About 18.3% 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 23.7% 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 3,084 residents, a change of about 71 percent over that period.

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