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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Marshall County

Kentucky · 30,125 residents · 302.125 sq mi
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Marshall County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $35,573. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 14% 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 $78,100. With a median age of 40.9, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 40.9
US median: 35.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
30,125
+11%since 1990
from 27,205 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
100 / sq mi
+11%since 1990
from 90 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
40.9
+8%since 1990
from 38.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
27K28K29K31K32K1990201020202024Marshall County
202432K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,573
+20%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $22,413 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,069
+59%since 1990
from $11,374 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
9.5%
−4.6 ptssince 1990
from 14.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$78,100
+25%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $47,600 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$407
+10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $280 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
82.6%
−0.3 ptssince 1990
from 82.8% in 1990
17.4% rent
Afford Score
2.2
+3%since 1990
from 2.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.7%(27,112)
Black0%(6)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(87)
Asian0.1%(27)
Diversity Score1.6%(447)
2000
White, non-Hispanic98.1%(29,547)
Black0.1%(36)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(229)
Asian0.1%(44)
Diversity Score2.6%(773)
Diversity Score
3
+56%since 1990
from 2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.7%
+4.1 ptssince 1990
from 9.6% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
76.9%
+9.4 ptssince 1990
from 67.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
5.8%
+1.4 ptssince 1990
from 4.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.6 min
−31%since 1990
from 21.1 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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Compare Marshall County to nearby counties

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Income$65,066+83%
Home value$189,500+143%
Population9,123−71%
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MARSHALL COUNTY VS
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Income$52,706+48%
Home value$183,200+135%
Population39,421+25%
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MARSHALL COUNTY VS
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Income$50,772+43%
Home value$147,800+89%
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MARSHALL COUNTY VS
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Income$58,984+66%
Home value$125,600+61%
Population8,863−72%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Marshall County, Kentucky?

Marshall County, Kentucky has about 30,125 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Marshall County, Kentucky earns about $35,573 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Marshall County, Kentucky expensive?

In Marshall County, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $78,100, and the typical rent is about $407 a month.

How educated are people in Marshall County, Kentucky?

About 13.7% of adults age 25 and over in Marshall County, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Marshall County, Kentucky?

About 9.5% of people in Marshall County, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has Marshall County, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, Marshall County, Kentucky has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,920 residents, a change of about 11 percent over that period.

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10 census tracts
Census Tract 9504Census Tract 9502Census Tract 9503Census Tract 9506.01Census Tract 9505.01Census Tract 9505.02Census Tract 9501.01Census Tract 9506.02Census Tract 9501.02Census Tract 9506.03
4 ZIP codes
ZIP 42025ZIP 42029ZIP 42044ZIP 42048
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