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Marshall County

Mississippi · 37,144 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 $34,183. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $84,800.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
10% 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
37,144
+6%since 2000
from 34,993 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
53 / sq mi
+6%since 2000
from 50 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
38.3
+13%since 2000
from 33.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
30K32K34K36K38K1990201020202024Marshall County
202434K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,183
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,756 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,825
+20%since 2000
from $14,028 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
18.1%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
21.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 21.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.452
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade19.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance12.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical12.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade12.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Information9.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Transportation & warehousing3.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services3.5%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$84,800
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $60,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$616
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $375 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
48.8%
−31.6 ptssince 2000
from 80.5% in 2000
23.3% rent
Vacancy rate
13.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 13.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
28.3%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 27.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
42.9%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 40.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.5
+18%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic47.9%(16,774)
Black50%(17,496)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(425)
Asian0.1%(38)
Other0%
Diversity Score64.1%(22,434)
2010
White, non-Hispanic48.9%(18,161)
Black46.8%(17,369)
Hispanic / Latino3.2%(1,192)
Asian0.2%(74)
Other0.9%(320)
Diversity Score67.6%(25,095)
Diversity Score
68
+5%since 2000
from 64 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 9.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
69.3%
+8.3 ptssince 2000
from 61.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.8 min
+39%since 2000
from 22.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
82.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 81.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
13.1%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 13.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% 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
8.8%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 12.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
19.6%
−38.3 ptssince 2009
from 57.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Female
50.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Foreign born
2.2%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.6%
−41.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Marshall County, Mississippi?

Marshall County, Mississippi has about 37,144 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Marshall County, Mississippi earns about $34,183 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 $84,800, and the typical rent is about $616 a month.

How educated are people in Marshall County, Mississippi?

About 10.2% 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 21.8% 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 6,783 residents, a change of about 22 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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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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