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Marshville

North Carolina · 2,739 residents (2025 est.) · 2.122 sq mi
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Marshville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $57,837. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $172,300.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 40.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,615
+11%since 2000
from 2,360 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,232 / sq mi
+11%since 2000
from 1,112 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
40.1
+17%since 2000
from 34.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:2,739 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K3K3K3K1990201020202024Marshville
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$57,837
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,140 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,460
+58%since 2000
from $15,498 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
30.7%
+12.1 ptssince 2009
from 18.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
14.7%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 10.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.340
−8%since 2010
from 0.369 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade19.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance12.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical12.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services7.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Wholesale trade7.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Information5.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Public administration4.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.8%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction2.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$172,300
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $76,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,117
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $509 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
56.8%
−13.7 ptssince 2000
from 70.4% in 2000
43.2% rent
Vacancy rate
13.9%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
20.9%
−10.5 ptssince 2009
from 31.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
23.3%
−32.9 ptssince 2009
from 56.2% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.0
+40%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
37
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic50.5%(1,192)
Black44.8%(1,058)
Hispanic / Latino3.2%(76)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score66.2%(1,562)
2024
White, non-Hispanic42.6%(1,113)
Black46.8%(1,225)
Hispanic / Latino5.9%(154)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.7%(123)
Diversity Score74.2%(1,941)
Diversity Score
74
+12%since 2000
from 66 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.0%
+7.5 ptssince 2000
from 8.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
84.9%
+22.6 ptssince 2000
from 62.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.9 min
+39%since 2000
from 19.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
83.1%
+7.7 ptssince 2009
from 75.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.7%
−10.2 ptssince 2009
from 16.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
9.7%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
6.2%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
10.1%
−5.3 ptssince 2011
from 15.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
63.3%
+0.9 ptssince 2011
from 62.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.7%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
32.9%
−13.4 ptssince 2009
from 46.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.3%
−5.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Female
56.7%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Foreign born
4.9%
−8.3 ptssince 2009
from 13.3% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
10.9%
−40.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2012
from 12.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
9.1%
−61.0 ptssince 2013
from 70.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
82.7%
+4.4 ptssince 2017
from 78.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
90.7%
−1.4 ptssince 2016
from 92.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
9.3%
+1.5 ptssince 2016
from 7.8% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Marshville, North Carolina?

Marshville, North Carolina has about 2,615 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Marshville, North Carolina earns about $57,837 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Marshville, North Carolina expensive?

In Marshville, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $172,300, and the typical rent is about $1,117 a month.

How educated are people in Marshville, North Carolina?

About 16.0% of adults age 25 and over in Marshville, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Marshville, North Carolina?

About 14.7% of people in Marshville, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Marshville, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Marshville, North Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 595 residents, a change of about 29 percent over that period.

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