Marshall County, Minnesota
Located in Minnesota, Marshall County has a population of 8,909 residents and a median age of 43.2 years, making it the #2,566 most populous county out of 3,222 nationwide. In terms of economic indicators, the county has a poverty rate of 8.3%. The median home value is $164,500, and the median household income is $72,543, which is 3% below the national median.
Demographics
Marshall County has a population of 8,909, making it the #2,566 most populous county in the US. The median age is 43.2 years, which is 11.1% above the national median.
Population Trend
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Age & Sex Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
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Geographic Mobility (Past Year)
Economy
The median household income in Marshall County is $72,543, ranking #1,011 out of 3,222 counties — 3.5% below the national median. The poverty rate is 8.3% and unemployment stands at 3.5%.
Median Household Income Trend
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Industry of Employment
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Housing
The median home value in Marshall County is $164,500 (-41.6% vs national). Renters pay a median of $690/mo and the homeownership rate is 83.0%.
Median Home Value Trend
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Education
In Marshall County, 18.7% of adults age 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is 44.4% below the national average, ranking #2,224 out of 3,222 counties.
Bachelor's Degree or Higher Trend
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Life expectancy in Marshall County is 81.4 years. 15.3% of adults report poor or fair health and 6.6% lack health insurance. Data from County Health Rankings (2025).
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Substance Use
17.5% of adults in Marshall County smoke , 42.2% are obese , and 24.4% report excessive drinking.
Adult Smoking Trend
Safety
. Motor vehicle deaths occur at a rate of 20.1 per 100,000.
Motor Vehicle Deaths Trend
Families & Children
9.9% of children in Marshall County live in poverty . The teen birth rate is 7.4 per 1,000 females age 15–19.
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Civic & Transportation
Voter turnout in Marshall County is 71.3%. The mean commute time is 25.3 min, which is 8.2% below the national average.
Voter Turnout Trend
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In the 2024 presidential election, Marshall County voted Republican with a margin of 51.7%. The vote was 23.4% Dem / 75.1% Rep. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted 4.2 toward Republicans .
Vote Share Over Time
About Marshall County, Minnesota
Marshall County, Minnesota has a total population of 8,909, making it the 2,566th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Marshall County is 43.2 years, which is 11.1% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Marshall County is $72,543, which ranks #1,011 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 3.5% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 8.3%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 3.5%.
The median home value in Marshall County is $164,500, 41.6% below the national median. Renters in Marshall County pay a median gross rent of $690 per month. The homeownership rate is 83.0%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Marshall County, 18.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 44.4% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 95.4% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 25.3 min.
Marshall County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 91.0% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (4.8%) and Two or More Races (2.8%).
All data for Marshall County, Minnesota 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.