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Marshall County

Alabama · 93,019 residents · 565.845 sq mi
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Marshall County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $37,661. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $101,300.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
15% 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
93,019
+13%since 2000
from 82,231 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
164 / sq mi
+13%since 2000
from 145 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
38.2
+4%since 2000
from 36.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
68K77K85K94K103K1990201020202024Marshall County
2024100K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,661
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,167 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,875
+16%since 2000
from $17,089 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
21.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 20.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
19.9%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 14.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.462
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade21.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Information11.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade10.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance4.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing3.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services3.4%
US avg: 7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration2.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Construction2.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food2.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$101,300
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $76,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$550
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $406 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
42.8%
−31.9 ptssince 2000
from 74.7% in 2000
29.3% rent
Vacancy rate
13.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 13.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
20.6%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 19.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
39.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 39.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.7
+14%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91.3%(75,081)
Black1.5%(1,194)
Hispanic / Latino5.7%(4,656)
Asian0.2%(196)
Other0%
Diversity Score17.5%(14,388)
2010
White, non-Hispanic83.9%(78,060)
Black1.5%(1,389)
Hispanic / Latino12.1%(11,238)
Asian0.5%(475)
Other1.8%(1,656)
Diversity Score34.7%(32,265)
Diversity Score
35
+98%since 2000
from 17 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.5%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 13.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
73.7%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 69.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.4%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 4.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.4 min
+39%since 2000
from 17.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
79.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 80.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
15.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 15.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% 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
6.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 11.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
24.9%
−31.0 ptssince 2009
from 55.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Female
50.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Foreign born
7.4%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.2%
−37.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Marshall County, Alabama?

Marshall County, Alabama has about 93,019 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Marshall County, Alabama?

The typical household in Marshall County, Alabama earns about $37,661 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Marshall County, Alabama expensive?

In Marshall County, Alabama, the median home is worth about $101,300, and the typical rent is about $550 a month.

How educated are people in Marshall County, Alabama?

About 14.5% of adults age 25 and over in Marshall County, Alabama hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Marshall County, Alabama?

About 19.9% of people in Marshall County, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

Has Marshall County, Alabama grown since 1990?

Yes, Marshall County, Alabama has grown since 1990. The population has added about 22,187 residents, a change of about 31 percent over that period.

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