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Marshall County

Kentucky · 31,659 residents · 302.125 sq mi
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Marshall County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $57,348. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $138,000. With a median age of 45.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
31,659
+5%since 2000
from 30,125 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
105 / sq mi
+5%since 2000
from 100 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
45.8
+12%since 2000
from 40.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
27K28K29K31K32K1990201020202024Marshall County
202432K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$57,348
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,573 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,564
+69%since 2000
from $18,069 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
37.6%
+16.3 ptssince 2009
from 21.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 9.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade16.8%
US avg: 10%
Information11.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade8.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance6.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services4.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services1.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$138,000
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $78,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$724
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $407 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
79.3%
−3.3 ptssince 2000
from 82.6% in 2000
20.7% rent
Afford Score
2.4
+10%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.1%(29,547)
Black0.1%(36)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(229)
Asian0.1%(44)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.6%(773)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.8%(29,697)
Black0.3%(101)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(539)
Asian0.4%(129)
Other1.2%(391)
Diversity Score9.2%(2,901)
Segregation Score26.7%(8,456)
Diversity Score
9
+257%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
27
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.8%
+7.1 ptssince 2000
from 13.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.3%
+13.4 ptssince 2000
from 76.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.1%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 5.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.4 min
+54%since 2000
from 14.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.7%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 85.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.8%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.6%
−2.7 ptssince 2011
from 6.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
53.3%
−6.0 ptssince 2011
from 59.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
31.7%
−26.4 ptssince 2009
from 58.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
Female
50.9%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.9%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.6%
−82.1 ptssince 2013
from 88.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Marshall County, Kentucky?

Marshall County, Kentucky has about 31,659 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Marshall County, Kentucky earns about $57,348 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 $138,000, and the typical rent is about $724 a month.

How educated are people in Marshall County, Kentucky?

About 20.8% 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 10.2% 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 4,454 residents, a change of about 16 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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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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