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Marshville

North Carolina · 2,522 residents · 2.122 sq mi
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Marshville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $42,139. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $109,500. The poverty rate of 22.5% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 26% less than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 5%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,522
+7%since 2000
from 2,360 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,189 / sq mi
+7%since 2000
from 1,112 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.9
+7%since 2000
from 34.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K3K3K3K1990201020202024Marshville
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,139
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,140 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,729
+8%since 2000
from $15,498 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
14.8%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 18.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
22.5%
+11.5 ptssince 2000
from 10.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade20.3%
US avg: 10%
Information4.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade4.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services2.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance2.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 2%
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
$109,500
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $76,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$847
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $509 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
57.5%
−12.9 ptssince 2000
from 70.4% in 2000
42.5% rent
Afford Score
2.6
+22%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic35.7%(901)
Black43.9%(1,108)
Hispanic / Latino15.7%(396)
Asian0.6%(16)
Other0.5%(14)
Diversity Score78.7%(1,984)
Diversity Score
79
+19%since 2000
from 66 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
4.4%
−4.1 ptssince 2000
from 8.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
74.1%
+11.8 ptssince 2000
from 62.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.2%
−4.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.5 min
+48%since 2000
from 19.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
89.3%
+13.8 ptssince 2009
from 75.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.6%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
14.4%
−1.0 ptssince 2011
from 15.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
59.4%
−3.0 ptssince 2011
from 62.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
19.5%
−26.9 ptssince 2009
from 46.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Female
50.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Foreign born
3.5%
−9.8 ptssince 2009
from 13.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
25.3%
−44.8 ptssince 2013
from 70.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Marshville, North Carolina?

Marshville, North Carolina has about 2,522 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Marshville, North Carolina earns about $42,139 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 $109,500, and the typical rent is about $847 a month.

How educated are people in Marshville, North Carolina?

About 4.4% 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 22.5% 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 502 residents, a change of about 25 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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