Marshall County, West Virginia
WV · FIPS 54051 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 29,865 | — | #1,481 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $59,169 | -21.3% | #2,158 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 46.3 years | +19.0% | #560 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $149,800 | -46.9% | #2,260 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $837 | -28.0% | #1,843 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 16.8% | +33.5% | #2,270 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Marshall County has a population of 29,865, making it the #1,481 most populous county in the US. The median age is 46.3 years, which is 19.0% above the national median.
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The median household income in Marshall County is $59,169, ranking #2,158 out of 3,222 counties — 21.3% below the national median. The poverty rate is 16.8% and unemployment stands at 4.3%.
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The median home value in Marshall County is $149,800 (-46.9% vs national). Renters pay a median of $837/mo and the homeownership rate is 78.4%.
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94.4% of residents in Marshall County have health insurance coverage, which is 3.0% above the national rate.
About Marshall County, West Virginia
Marshall County, West Virginia has a total population of 29,865, making it the 1,481st most populous county in the United States. The median age in Marshall County is 46.3 years, which is 19.0% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Marshall County is $59,169, which ranks #2,158 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 21.3% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 16.8%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.3%.
The median home value in Marshall County is $149,800, 46.9% below the national median. Renters in Marshall County pay a median gross rent of $837 per month. The homeownership rate is 78.4%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Marshall County, 20.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 39.2% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 94.4% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 27.3 min.
Marshall County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 92.9% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (4.1%) and Hispanic or Latino (1.2%).
All data for Marshall County, West Virginia 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.