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Marshall

North Carolina · 872 residents · 3.983 sq mi
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Marshall has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $18,500. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $125,600. The poverty rate of 30.5% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 59% less than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 31%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
872
+4%since 2000
from 840 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
219 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 211 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.0
+1%since 2000
from 40.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
5737028309581K1990201020202024Marshall
2024961
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$18,500
−40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,188 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$12,842
−21%since 2000
from $16,245 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
10.4%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 11.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
30.5%
+7.0 ptssince 2000
from 23.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.455
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade19%
US avg: 10.9%
Information11.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade6.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services5.6%
US avg: 7%
Public administration5.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance2.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services1.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$125,600
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $76,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$406
+64%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $196 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
27.4%
−31.0 ptssince 2000
from 58.5% in 2000
42.6% rent
Vacancy rate
21.6%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 19.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
34.4%
+16.0 ptssince 2009
from 18.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
38.6%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 40.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
6.8
+116%since 2000
from 3.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.2%(825)
Black0.4%(3)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(5)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score3%(25)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96.3%(840)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(12)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other1.7%(15)
Diversity Score7.8%(68)
Diversity Score
8
+164%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.2%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 14.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
73.2%
+11.2 ptssince 2000
from 61.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 5.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.6 min
+28%since 2000
from 18.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
84.1%
+8.6 ptssince 2009
from 75.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
3.5%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
10.7%
−6.9 ptssince 2009
from 17.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% 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
10.0%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
10.1%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
27.2%
−31.3 ptssince 2009
from 58.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.8%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 46.8% in 2009
Female
55.2%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 53.2% in 2009
Foreign born
9.0%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.9%
−34.9 ptssince 2009
from 43.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Marshall, North Carolina?

Marshall, North Carolina has about 872 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Marshall, North Carolina?

The typical household in Marshall, North Carolina earns about $18,500 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Marshall, North Carolina expensive?

In Marshall, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $125,600, and the typical rent is about $406 a month.

How educated are people in Marshall, North Carolina?

About 17.2% of adults age 25 and over in Marshall, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Marshall, North Carolina?

About 30.5% of people in Marshall, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Marshall, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Marshall, North Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 63 residents, a change of about 8 percent over that period.

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