Marshall County, Mississippi

MS · FIPS 28093 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

Metric Value vs National Rank Percentile
Total Population 33,979 #1,368 / 3,222
58th
Median Household Income $53,458 -28.9% #2,566 / 3,222
20th
Median Age 41.9 years +7.7% #1,528 / 3,222
53th
Median Home Value $167,900 -40.4% #1,856 / 3,222
42th
Median Gross Rent $868 -25.4% #1,623 / 3,222
50th
Poverty Rate 23.0% +82.9% #2,905 / 3,222
10th

Demographics

Marshall County has a population of 33,979, making it the #1,368 most populous county in the US. The median age is 41.9 years, which is 7.7% above the national median.

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Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

97.2%
Native Born
2.8%
Foreign Born

Household Type

Economy

The median household income in Marshall County is $53,458, ranking #2,566 out of 3,222 counties — 28.9% below the national median. The poverty rate is 23.0% and unemployment stands at 4.4%.

Median Household Income
$53,458 −28.9% vs nat'l
Rank #2,566 of 3,222
20th percentile
Per Capita Income
$28,455 −31.0% vs nat'l
Rank #2,655 of 3,222
18th percentile
Poverty Rate
23.0% +82.9% vs nat'l
Rank #2,905 of 3,222
10th percentile
Unemployment Rate
4.4% −17.4% vs nat'l
Rank #1,573 of 3,222
51th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
14.6% −56.8% vs nat'l
Rank #2,873 of 3,222
11th percentile
Mean Commute Time
31.9 min +15.7% vs nat'l
Rank #612 of 3,222
81th percentile

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Housing

The median home value in Marshall County is $167,900 (-40.4% vs national). Renters pay a median of $868/mo and the homeownership rate is 79.1%.

Median Home Value
$167,900 −40.4% vs nat'l
Rank #1,856 of 3,222
42th percentile
Median Gross Rent
$868 −25.4% vs nat'l
Rank #1,623 of 3,222
50th percentile
Homeownership Rate
79.1% +22.9% vs nat'l
Rank #777 of 3,222
76th percentile
79.1% Homeownership

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Health

88.2% of residents in Marshall County have health insurance coverage, which is 3.8% below the national rate.

88.2% Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
88.2% −3.8% vs nat'l
Rank #2,504 of 3,222
22th percentile

About Marshall County, Mississippi

Marshall County, Mississippi has a total population of 33,979, making it the 1,368th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Marshall County is 41.9 years, which is 7.7% above the national median of 38.9 years.

The median household income in Marshall County is $53,458, which ranks #2,566 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 28.9% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 23.0%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.4%.

The median home value in Marshall County is $167,900, 40.4% below the national median. Renters in Marshall County pay a median gross rent of $868 per month. The homeownership rate is 79.1%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.

In Marshall County, 14.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 56.8% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 88.2% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 31.9 min.

Marshall County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 47.1% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (42.8%) and Hispanic or Latino (5.1%).

All data for Marshall County, Mississippi 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.