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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Marshall County

South Dakota · 4,576 residents · 838.081 sq mi
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Marshall County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,567. Population has declined 6% since 1990. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $44,900. With a median age of 41.6, 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 41.6
US median: 35.2
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 44%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

4,576
−6%since 1990
from 4,844 in 1990
1990 – 2025
5 / sq mi
−6%since 1990
from 6 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
41.6
+7%since 1990
from 38.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
4K4K5K5K5K1990201020202024Marshall County
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$30,567
+27%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $18,305 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$15,462
+76%since 1990
from $8,799 in 1990
US average: $21,522
13.9%
−3.8 ptssince 1990
from 17.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$44,900
+44%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $23,600 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$302
+5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $219 in 1990
US average: $602
77.8%
+4.9 ptssince 1990
from 73.0% in 1990
22.2% rent
1.5
+14%since 1990
from 1.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic94%(4,551)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(9)
Asian0.1%(5)
Diversity Score14.6%(709)
2000
White, non-Hispanic92.2%(4,221)
Black0.1%(4)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(35)
Asian0.1%(3)
Diversity Score2.4%(112)
2
−83%since 1990
from 15 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

16.2%
+6.0 ptssince 1990
from 10.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
75.6%
+10.0 ptssince 1990
from 65.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.5%
+1.6 ptssince 1990
from 1.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

14.0 min
−48%since 1990
from 27.1 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Marshall County, South Dakota?

Marshall County, South Dakota has about 4,576 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Marshall County, South Dakota?

The typical household in Marshall County, South Dakota earns about $30,567 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Marshall County, South Dakota expensive?

In Marshall County, South Dakota, the median home is worth about $44,900, and the typical rent is about $302 a month.

How educated are people in Marshall County, South Dakota?

About 16.2% of adults age 25 and over in Marshall County, South Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Marshall County, South Dakota?

About 13.9% of people in Marshall County, South Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Marshall County, South Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Marshall County, South Dakota has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 268 residents, a change of about -6 percent over that period.

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