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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Marshall County

Mississippi · 34,993 residents · 706.185 sq mi
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Marshall County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $28,756. Population has grown 15% since 1990. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $60,200. The poverty rate of 21.9% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 33.9
US median: 35.2
Less educated
9% 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
34,993
+15%since 1990
from 30,361 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Median age
33.9
+11%since 1990
from 30.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
30K32K34K36K38K1990201020202024Marshall County
202434K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2000
Under 57%(2,462)
US avg: 6.8%
5 to 97.3%(2,544)
US avg: 7.3%
10 to 147.7%(2,698)
US avg: 7.3%
15 to 198.1%(2,839)
US avg: 7.2%
20 to 248.2%(2,883)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3413.2%(4,613)
US avg: 14.2%
35 to 4415.4%(5,392)
US avg: 16%
45 to 5412.9%(4,501)
US avg: 13.4%
55 to 649.1%(3,184)
US avg: 8.6%
65 to 746.5%(2,278)
US avg: 6.5%
75 to 843.4%(1,200)
US avg: 4.4%
85 and over1.1%(399)
US avg: 1.5%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$28,756
+18%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $18,492 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,028
+85%since 1990
from $7,599 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
21.9%
−8.0 ptssince 1990
from 30.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$60,200
+10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $41,700 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$375
+18%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $241 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
80.5%
+1.0 ptssince 1990
from 79.5% in 1990
19.5% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic49%(14,869)
Black50.6%(15,371)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(74)
Asian0.1%(44)
2000
White, non-Hispanic47.9%(16,774)
Black50%(17,496)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(425)
Asian0.1%(38)

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Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Detailed origin tables are available for 2024; showing 2024 data.

Hispanic origin
Mexican4.2%(1,428)
Puerto Rican0.4%(127)
Cuban0.2%(71)
Guatemalan0.2%(57)
Asian origin
Asian Indian0.1%(31)
Chinese0%(10)
Pacific Islander origin
Ancestry
English7.5%(2,538)
American7.1%(2,407)
Irish6.4%(2,177)
German3.9%(1,339)
Italian1.8%(628)
French0.7%(244)
British0.5%(173)
Scotch-Irish0.4%(152)
Scottish0.4%(139)
Belgian0.4%(130)
Czech0.3%(92)
+ 17 more ancestry groups with data
Norwegian0.2%(79)
Arab0.2%(74)
Lebanese0.2%(74)
Welsh0.2%(68)
Polish0.1%(46)
Swedish0.1%(35)
Dutch0.1%(32)
Hungarian0.1%(21)
Russian0.1%(21)
Finnish0.1%(17)
Nigerian0%(12)
Swiss0%(9)
Slovak0%(7)
RANKED:Largest English population · Largest American population · Largest Irish population · Largest Mexican population · Largest German population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.0%
−0.4 ptssince 1990
from 9.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
61.0%
+9.2 ptssince 1990
from 51.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
2.5%
−0.6 ptssince 1990
from 3.1% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.8 min
−15%since 1990
from 26.9 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.

Marital status
Men 15+
Never married33.3%(4,481)
Married52.5%(7,067)
Widowed3.3%(444)
Divorced10.9%(1,461)
Women 15+
Never married27.6%(3,813)
Married50.1%(6,940)
Widowed11.9%(1,650)
Divorced10.4%(1,437)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Marshall County, Mississippi?

Marshall County, Mississippi has about 34,993 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Marshall County, Mississippi earns about $28,756 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Marshall County, Mississippi expensive?

In Marshall County, Mississippi, the median home is worth about $60,200, and the typical rent is about $375 a month.

How educated are people in Marshall County, Mississippi?

About 9.0% of adults age 25 and over in Marshall County, Mississippi hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Marshall County, Mississippi?

About 21.9% of people in Marshall County, Mississippi live below the federal poverty line.

Has Marshall County, Mississippi grown since 1990?

Yes, Marshall County, Mississippi has grown since 1990. The population has added about 4,632 residents, a change of about 15 percent over that period.

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10 census tracts
Census Tract 9504.02Census Tract 9502.02Census Tract 9503.02Census Tract 9502.01Census Tract 9503.01Census Tract 9501.02Census Tract 9505.02Census Tract 9501.01Census Tract 9505.01Census Tract 9504.01
5 ZIP codes
ZIP 38611ZIP 38635ZIP 38661ZIP 38659ZIP 38685
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