Marshall County, Kentucky
KY · FIPS 21157 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 31,743 | — | #1,427 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $65,831 | -12.4% | #1,562 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 45.1 years | +15.9% | #727 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $173,800 | -38.3% | #1,725 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $798 | -31.4% | #2,111 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 12.3% | -2.6% | #1,343 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Marshall County has a population of 31,743, making it the #1,427 most populous county in the US. The median age is 45.1 years, which is 15.9% above the national median.
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The median household income in Marshall County is $65,831, ranking #1,562 out of 3,222 counties — 12.4% below the national median. The poverty rate is 12.3% and unemployment stands at 4.5%.
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The median home value in Marshall County is $173,800 (-38.3% vs national). Renters pay a median of $798/mo and the homeownership rate is 81.6%.
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91.9% of residents in Marshall County have health insurance coverage, which is 0.2% above the national rate.
About Marshall County, Kentucky
Marshall County, Kentucky has a total population of 31,743, making it the 1,427th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Marshall County is 45.1 years, which is 15.9% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Marshall County is $65,831, which ranks #1,562 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 12.4% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 12.3%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.5%.
The median home value in Marshall County is $173,800, 38.3% below the national median. Renters in Marshall County pay a median gross rent of $798 per month. The homeownership rate is 81.6%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Marshall County, 21.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 37.0% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 91.9% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 25.9 min.
Marshall County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 95.4% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (2.0%) and Two or More Races (1.5%).
All data for Marshall County, Kentucky comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.