Marshall, MN

Census Place

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2024 Population
13,896
US Senator
Amy Klobuchar
Democratic(DFL) Party
US Senator
Tina Smith
Democratic(DFL) Party
2024 Median Age
35.9
2.57% 1-year increase
2024 Poverty Rate
16.9%
0.127% 1-year decrease
2024 Median Household Income
$68,566
6.08% 1-year growth
2024 Median Property Value
$210,300
5.73% 1-year growth
2024 Employed Population
6,868
0.392% 1-year decline

About

None of the households in Marshall, MN reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

96.8% of the residents in Marshall, MN are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Marshall, MN are Southwest Minnesota State University (674 degrees awarded in 2023).

In 2024, the median property value in Marshall, MN was $210,300, and the homeownership rate was 62.9%.

Most people in Marshall, MN drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 10.7 minutes. The average car ownership in Marshall, MN was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Marshall, MN is home to a population of 13.9k people, from which 96.8% are citizens. As of 2024, 7.23% of Marshall, MN residents were born outside of the country (1.01k people).

In 2024, there were 12.7 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (10.9k people) in Marshall, MN than any other race or ethnicity. There were 855 Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 683 Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

96.8%
2024 Citizenship
94.6%
2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 96.8% of Marshall, MN residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Marshall, MN was 94.6%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Marshall, MN
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    10.9k ± 426
  2. Asian (Non-Hispanic)
    855 ± 183
  3. Other (Hispanic)
    683 ± 370
6.53%
Hispanic Population
907 people

In 2024, there were 12.7 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (10.9k people) in Marshall, MN than any other race or ethnicity. There were 855 Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 683 Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

6.53% of the people in Marshall, MN are hispanic (907 people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Marshall, MN as a share of the total population.

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Global Diversity

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Most Common Origin
  1. Mexico
    58,764 ± 5,921 people
  2. Somalia
    36,253 ± 4,660 people
  3. India
    31,836 ± 4,368 people

In 2023, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Minnesota was Mexico, the natal country of 58,764 Minnesota residents, followed by Somalia with 36,253 and India with 31,836.

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Foreign-Born Population

7.23%
2024 Foreign-Born Population
1.01k people
8.92%
2023 Foreign-Born Population
1.24k people

As of 2024, 7.23% of Marshall, MN residents (1.01k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Marshall, MN was 8.92%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Vietnam
    313 ± 95
  2. Gulf War (1990s)
    135 ± 85
  3. World War II
    45 ± 39

Marshall, MN has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.32 times greater than any other conflict.

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Economy

The economy of Marshall, MN employs 6.87k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Marshall, MN were Health Care & Social Assistance (1,338 people), Manufacturing (933 people), and Retail Trade (877 people), and the highest paying industries were Utilities ($98,920), Finance & Insurance ($72,273), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($71,023).

Employment

Occupations

6.87k
2024 Value
± 599
−0.392%
1 Year decline
± 12%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Marshall, MN declined at a rate of −0.392%, from 6.9k employees to 6.87k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Marshall, MN, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (660 people), Production Occupations (624 people), and Management Occupations (568 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Marshall, MN.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Industries

Employment by Industries

6.87k
2024 Value
± 599
−0.392%
1 Year decline
± 12%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Marshall, MN declined at a rate of −0.392%, from 6.9k employees to 6.87k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Marshall, MN, are Health Care & Social Assistance (1,338 people), Manufacturing (933 people), and Retail Trade (877 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Marshall, MN, though some of these residents may live in Marshall, MN and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Median Earnings by Industry

$54,324
Median earning men ± $10,749
$40,041
Median earning women ± $11,727

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($76,507), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($70,882), and Information ($70,179).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($53,324), Public Administration ($47,384), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($43,889).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis
2.26%
Year-over-year growth
Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 2.93M people employed in Minnesota. This represents a 2.26% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 13.4%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Minnesota.

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Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Minnesota went to Kamala Harris with 50.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (46.7%), followed by Robert Kennedy (0.738%).

Amy Klobuchar and Tina Smith are the senators currently representing the state of Minnesota. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Minnesota is currently represented by 8 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Voting results are not available for Marshall, MN. Showing the available data for Minnesota.
2024 Election Results
  1. Kamala Harris (50.9%)
    Democratic Party
  2. Donald J. Trump (46.7%)
    Republican Party
  3. Robert Kennedy (0.738%)
    Independent Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Minnesota went to Kamala Harris with 50.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (46.7%), followed by Robert Kennedy (0.738%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Minnesota for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

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Senator Elections

US Senators from Minnesota

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Amy Klobuchar
Senator from Minnesota1
Assumed office on January 3, 2007
The Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party (DFL) is the Minnesota affiliate of the U.S. Democratic Party and its members are counted as Democrats.
Tina Smith
Senator from Minnesota2
Assumed office on January 3, 2018
Appointed to the seat following the resignation of Al Franken.

Amy Klobuchar and Tina Smith are the senators currently representing Minnesota.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

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Education

In 2023, universities in Marshall, MN awarded 674 degrees. The student population of Marshall, MN in 2023 is skewed towards women, with 2,792 male students and 4,532 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Marshall, MN are White (519 and 81.1%), Black or African American (51 and 7.97%), Hispanic or Latino (34 and 5.31%), and Two or More Races (15 and 2.34%).

The largest universities in Marshall, MN by number of degrees awarded are Southwest Minnesota State University (674 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Marshall, MN are General Education (114 and 16.9%), General Business Administration & Management (79 and 11.7%), and Registered Nursing (70 and 10.4%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University
Measure

In 2023 in Marshall, MN, the percentage of applicants admitted was 68.9%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 20.3%. The number of students enrolled in 2023 was 7,324 (38.1% men and 61.9% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2023 there were 7,324 students enrolled in Marshall, MN, 38.1% men and 61.9% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 5,783 records, of which 63.7% were women and 36.3% men.

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Completions

Concentrations

Most Common
  1. Kinesiology & Exercise Science
    33 degrees awarded
  2. Registered Nursing
    70 degrees awarded
  3. General Business Administration & Management
    38 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Marshall, MN was Kinesiology & Exercise Science with 33 degrees awarded.

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Universities

Gender
Race
Southwest Minnesota State University
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
674 degrees awarded

In 2023, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Southwest Minnesota State University with 674 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

University

In 2023, 219 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Marshall, MN, which is 0.481 times less than the 455 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2023, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 519 degrees mean that there were 10.2 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 51 degrees awarded.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Public, 4-year or above ($8,840) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2023.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,464) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2023.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,200) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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Housing & Living

The median property value in Marshall, MN was $210,300 in 2024, which is 0.632 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $198,900 to $210,300, a 5.73% increase. The homeownership rate in Marshall, MN is 62.9%, which is lower than the national average of 65.2%.

People in Marshall, MN have an average commute time of 10.7 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Marshall, MN is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$210,300
Median Property Value 2024
±$10,169
$3,540
Median Property Taxes
±$393

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Marshall, MN the largest share of households pay taxes in the $2k - $3k range.

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Rent vs Own

62.9%
Homeownership
2024
60.5%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2024

In 2024, 62.9% of the housing units in Marshall, MN were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 59.4%.

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Equity

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
$68,566
Median Household Income
± $7,080
5.63k
Number of Households
± 547

In 2024, the median household income of the 5.63k households in Marshall, MN grew to $68,566 from the previous year's value of $64,636.

The following chart displays the households in Marshall, MN distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Marshall, MN is from Minnesota.
0.454
2023 Wage GINI in Minnesota
0.458
2022 Wage GINI in Minnesota

In 2023, the income inequality in Minnesota was 0.454 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.78% decline from 2022 to 2023, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Minnesota was lower than than the national average of 0.476. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Minnesota in comparison to the national average.

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Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2024
  1. Drove Alone (69.3%)
  2. Worked At Home (11.9%)
  3. Carpooled (8.67%)

In 2024, 69.3% of workers in Marshall, MN drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (11.9%) and those who carpooled to work (8.67%).

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Commute Time

10.7 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Marshall, MN have a shorter commute time (10.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 0.166% of the workforce in Marshall, MN have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Car Ownership

2 cars
Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Marshall, MN distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Marshall, MN have 2 cars.

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Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

16.9% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Marshall, MN (2.25k out of 13.3k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 18 - 24, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Males 6 - 11.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Marshall, MN is White, followed by Black and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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Health

94.1% of the population of Marshall, MN has health coverage, with 51.4% on employee plans, 14.5% on Medicaid, 12.5% on Medicare, 14.8% on non-group plans, and 0.881% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Minnesota see 1,134 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,134 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1287 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 278 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.7% were men and 52.3% were women.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 27.2% under 18 years, 22.6% between 18 and 34 years, 33.6% between 35 and 64 years, and 16.6% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.7% were men and 52.3% were women.

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Uninsured People

5.91%
Uninsured
51.4%
Employer Coverage
14.5%
Medicaid
12.5%
Medicare
14.8%
Non-Group
0.881%
Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Marshall, MN declined by 14.7% from 6.93% to 5.91%.

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