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Marshall County

Tennessee · 34,318 residents · 375.462 sq mi
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Marshall County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $55,299. Population has grown 28% since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $159,900.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 25%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
34,318
+28%since 2000
from 26,767 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
91 / sq mi
+28%since 2000
from 71 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.9
+10%since 2000
from 36.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
20K24K29K33K38K1990201020202024Marshall County
202436K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$55,299
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,457 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,095
+47%since 2000
from $17,749 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
34.6%
+13.5 ptssince 2009
from 21.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
16.2%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 10.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade22.3%
US avg: 10%
Information10.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade8%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services6.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance3.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$159,900
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $85,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$809
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $444 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
72.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 73.1% in 2000
27.3% rent
Afford Score
2.9
+31%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic88.1%(23,595)
Black7.8%(2,076)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(767)
Asian0.3%(82)
Other0%
Diversity Score25.2%(6,740)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic82.3%(28,255)
Black5.9%(2,018)
Hispanic / Latino6.5%(2,235)
Asian0.4%(142)
Other4.5%(1,528)
Diversity Score38.3%(13,161)
Segregation Score37.8%(12,974)
Diversity Score
38
+52%since 2000
from 25 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
38
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.2%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 10.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.3%
+13.7 ptssince 2000
from 73.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.3%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.6 min
+56%since 2000
from 19.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
86.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 86.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.4%
−4.3 ptssince 2011
from 10.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
61.0%
−2.4 ptssince 2011
from 63.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
28.5%
−26.0 ptssince 2009
from 54.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Female
50.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Foreign born
2.5%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.8%
−75.9 ptssince 2013
from 83.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Marshall County, Tennessee?

Marshall County, Tennessee has about 34,318 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Marshall County, Tennessee earns about $55,299 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Marshall County, Tennessee expensive?

In Marshall County, Tennessee, the median home is worth about $159,900, and the typical rent is about $809 a month.

How educated are people in Marshall County, Tennessee?

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

What is the poverty rate in Marshall County, Tennessee?

About 16.2% of people in Marshall County, Tennessee live below the federal poverty line.

Has Marshall County, Tennessee grown since 1990?

Yes, Marshall County, Tennessee has grown since 1990. The population has added about 12,779 residents, a change of about 59 percent over that period.

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4 ZIP codes
ZIP 37091ZIP 37034ZIP 37047ZIP 37019
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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