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MICROPOLITAN AREA · 2000 CENSUS

Marshalltown Micro

Marshalltown, IA · 1 counties · 39,311 residents · 572.503 sq mi
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Marshalltown has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $38,268. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $70,900.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.6
US median: 35.2
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 29%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

39,311
+3%since 1990
from 38,276 in 1990
1990 – 2025
69 / sq mi
+3%since 1990
from 67 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
38.6
+5%since 1990
from 36.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
38K39K40K40K41K1990201020202024Marshalltown
202440K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$38,268
+3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $28,333 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$19,176
+45%since 1990
from $13,231 in 1990
US average: $21,522
10.2%
+1.6 ptssince 1990
from 8.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$70,900
+29%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $41,600 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$458
+8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $321 in 1990
US average: $602
73.7%
+2.5 ptssince 1990
from 71.2% in 1990
26.3% rent
1.9
+26%since 1990
from 1.5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic97.9%(37,477)
Black0.4%(165)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(313)
Asian0.8%(308)
Diversity Score7.1%(2,707)
2000
White, non-Hispanic88.1%(34,640)
Black0.9%(348)
Hispanic / Latino9%(3,523)
Asian0.8%(307)
Diversity Score24.4%(9,597)
24
+245%since 1990
from 7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

17.0%
+1.3 ptssince 1990
from 15.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
82.3%
+0.5 ptssince 1990
from 81.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.5%
−0.1 ptssince 1990
from 4.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

12.6 min
−31%since 1990
from 18.2 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 Marshalltown, IA?

Marshalltown, IA has about 39,311 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Marshalltown, IA?

The typical household in Marshalltown, IA earns about $38,268 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Marshalltown, IA expensive?

In Marshalltown, IA, the median home is worth about $70,900, and the typical rent is about $458 a month.

How educated are people in Marshalltown, IA?

About 17.0% of adults age 25 and over in Marshalltown, IA hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Marshalltown, IA?

About 10.2% of people in Marshalltown, IA live below the federal poverty line.

Has Marshalltown, IA grown since 1990?

Yes, Marshalltown, IA has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,035 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · METRO ROLLUP OF COMPONENT COUNTIES · UPDATED 2024

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