COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Marshall County

Indiana · 45,128 residents · 443.62 sq mi

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Marshall County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $42,581. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $88,900.

At a glance

Average income

near the US median

US median: $42,589

Mid-age

median age 35.5

US median: 35.2

Less educated

15% hold a bachelor's degree

US average: 24%

Less affordable

home values up 36%, inflation adjusted

US median home: $120,530

Section 01

Population & growth

Total population

45,128

+7%since 1990

from 42,182 in 1990

1990 – 2025

Population density

102 / sq mi

+7%since 1990

from 95 / sq mi in 1990

US average: 242

Median age

35.5

+7%since 1990

from 33.2 in 1990

US average: 35.2

Population, 1990 – 2024

202446K

Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income

$42,581

+14%inflation adjusted, since 1990

from $28,311 in 1990

US average: $42,589

1990 – 2024

Per capita income

$18,427

+48%since 1990

from $12,428 in 1990

US average: $21,522

Poverty rate

6.8%

−0.8 ptssince 1990

from 7.5% in 1990

US average: 12.4%

Section 03

Housing

Median home value

$88,900

+36%inflation adjusted, since 1990

from $49,500 in 1990

US average: $120,530

1990 – 2024

Median gross rent

$500

+5%inflation adjusted, since 1990

from $362 in 1990

US average: $602

Owner-occupied

76.8%

+0.1 ptssince 1990

from 76.7% in 1990

23.2% rent

Afford Score

2.1

+19%since 1990

from 1.7 in 1990

1990 – 2024

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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990

White, non-Hispanic98.7%(41,643)

Black0.2%(72)

Hispanic / Latino1.5%(613)

Asian0.1%(41)

Diversity Score6.6%(2,784)

2000

White, non-Hispanic92.5%(41,761)

Black0.3%(114)

Hispanic / Latino5.9%(2,664)

Asian0.3%(138)

Diversity Score15.3%(6,922)

Diversity Score

+132%since 1990

from 7 in 1990

1990 – 2024

Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

14.9%

+2.7 ptssince 1990

from 12.3% in 1990

US average: 24.4%

High school or higher

79.8%

+5.8 ptssince 1990

from 74.0% in 1990

US average: 80.3%

Graduate degree

5.9%

+0.6 ptssince 1990

from 5.4% in 1990

US average: 8.8%

Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute

15.2 min

−27%since 1990

from 20.8 min in 1990

US average: 17.6

Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Marshall County, Indiana?

Marshall County, Indiana has about 45,128 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Marshall County, Indiana earns about $42,581 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Marshall County, Indiana expensive?

In Marshall County, Indiana, the median home is worth about $88,900, and the typical rent is about $500 a month.

How educated are people in Marshall County, Indiana?

About 14.9% of adults age 25 and over in Marshall County, Indiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Marshall County, Indiana?

About 6.8% of people in Marshall County, Indiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Marshall County, Indiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Marshall County, Indiana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,946 residents, a change of about 7 percent over that period.

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

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