Marshall County, IA

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2021 Population
40,137
0.837% 1-year growth
US Senator
Chuck Grassley
Republican Party
US Senator
Joni Ernst
Republican Party
2021 Median Age
38.4
0.261% 1-year increase
2021 Poverty Rate
11.9%
1.88% 1-year increase
2021 Median Household Income
$63,591
8.27% 1-year growth
2021 Median Property Value
$106,900
2.39% 1-year growth
2021 Employed Population
19,220
2.1% 1-year growth

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In 2021, Marshall County, IA had a population of 40.1k people with a median age of 38.4 and a median household income of $63,591. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Marshall County, IA grew from 39,804 to 40,137, a 0.837% increase and its median household income grew from $58,735 to $63,591, a 8.27% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Marshall County, IA are White (Non-Hispanic) (68.6%), White (Hispanic) (11.9%), Other (Hispanic) (6.22%), Two+ (Hispanic) (4.38%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (3.9%).

None of the households in Marshall County, IA 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.

91.8% of the residents in Marshall County, IA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Marshall County, IA are Marshalltown Community College (411 degrees awarded in 2021).

In 2021, the median property value in Marshall County, IA was $106,900, and the homeownership rate was 71.9%.

Most people in Marshall County, IA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 18.9 minutes. The average car ownership in Marshall County, IA was 2 cars per household.

geosearchPopulation & Diversity

Marshall County, IA is home to a population of 40.1k people, from which 91.8% are citizens. As of 2021, 13.2% of Marshall County, IA residents were born outside of the country (5.29k people).

In 2021, there were 5.78 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (27.5k people) in Marshall County, IA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 4.76k White (Hispanic) and 2.5k Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Citizenship

91.8%
2021 Citizenship
91.4%
2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 91.8% of Marshall County, IA residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Marshall County, IA was 91.4%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Marshall County, IA
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    27.5k ± 137
  2. White (Hispanic)
    4.76k ± 809
  3. Other (Hispanic)
    2.5k ± 725
23.5%
Hispanic Population
9.44k people

In 2021, there were 5.78 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (27.5k people) in Marshall County, IA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 4.76k White (Hispanic) and 2.5k Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

23.5% of the people in Marshall County, IA are hispanic (9.44k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Marshall County, IA as a share of the total population.

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Global Diversity

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Most Common Origin
  1. Mexico
    41,634 ± 4,977 people
  2. India
    10,950 ± 2,565 people
  3. Vietnam
    8,674 ± 2,283 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Iowa was Mexico, the natal country of 41,634 Iowa residents, followed by India with 10,950 and Vietnam with 8,674.

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Foreign-Born Population

13.2%
2021 Foreign-Born Population
5.29k people
12.7%
2020 Foreign-Born Population
5.07k people

As of 2021, 13.2% of Marshall County, IA residents (5.29k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Marshall County, IA was 12.7%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Vietnam
    953 ± 237
  2. Gulf War (2001-)
    406 ± 158
  3. Gulf War (1990s)
    264 ± 94

Marshall County, IA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.35 times greater than any other conflict.

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briefcaseEconomy

The economy of Marshall County, IA employs 19.2k people. The largest industries in Marshall County, IA are Manufacturing (4,512 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (2,442 people), and Retail Trade (2,219 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($56,908), Public Administration ($56,484), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($56,295).

Males in Iowa have an average income that is 1.35 times higher than the average income of females, which is $50,335. The income inequality in Iowa (measured using the Gini index) is 0.439, which is lower than than the national average.

Occupations

19.2k
2021 Value
± 905
2.1%
1 Year growth
± 6.6%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Marshall County, IA grew at a rate of 2.1%, from 18.8k employees to 19.2k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Marshall County, IA, are Production Occupations (2,813 people), Sales & Related Occupations (1,739 people), and Management Occupations (1,690 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Marshall County, IA.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Employment by Industries

19.2k
2021 Value
± 905
2.1%
1 Year growth
± 6.6%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Marshall County, IA grew at a rate of 2.1%, from 18.8k employees to 19.2k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Marshall County, IA, are Manufacturing (4,512 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (2,442 people), and Retail Trade (2,219 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Marshall County, IA, though some of these residents may live in Marshall County, IA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Median Earnings by Industry

$44,982
Median earning men ± $2,760
$32,502
Median earning women ± $1,612

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Public Administration ($57,708), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($56,990), and Manufacturing ($54,274).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Public Administration ($54,141), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($50,417), and Construction ($48,039).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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2.75%
Year-over-year growth
Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Iowa. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

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

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments
  1. 267
    Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
  2. 217
    Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing
  3. 174
    Retail Trade

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

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Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll
  1. $772k
    Manufacturing
  2. $143k
    Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
  3. $80.1k
    Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing

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Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Iowa to other states, or from other states to Iowa.
Top Domestic Production in Dollars
  1. $20.6B
  2. $19.9B
  3. $19.1B

In 2020, the top outbound Iowa product (by dollars) was Meat/seafood with $20.6B, followed by Mixed freight ($19.9B) and Machinery ($19.1B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Iowa products.

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Domestic Trade Growth

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$252B
2020 Value in Iowa
$518B
Projected 2050 Value in Iowa
105% growth

In 2020, total outbound Iowa trade was $252B. This is expected to increase 105% to $518B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Iowa trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

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Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Iowa to other states, or from other states to Iowa.
Most Common Trade Partners
  1. $21.2B
  2. $16.2B
  3. $10.8B

In 2020, the top outbound Iowa domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Illinois with $21.2B, followed by Minnesota with $16.2B and Texas and $10.8B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Iowa shares with each state (excluding itself).

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In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Marshall County, IA went to Donald J. Trump with 53% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (45.1%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.19%).

Chuck Grassley and Joni Ernst are the senators currently representing the state of Iowa. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Iowa is currently represented by 4 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

US Senators from Iowa

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Chuck Grassley
Senator from Iowa3
Assumed office on January 3, 1981
Joni Ernst
Senator from Iowa2
Assumed office on January 3, 2015

Chuck Grassley and Joni Ernst are the senators currently representing Iowa.

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

The following chart shows elected senators in Iowa over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

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US Representatives from Iowa

Iowa is currently represented by 4 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Iowa have changed over time starting in 2008.

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In 2021, universities in Marshall County, IA awarded 411 degrees. The student population of Marshall County, IA in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 715 male students and 1,039 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Marshall County, IA are White (257 and 66.1%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (87 and 22.4%), Asian (16 and 4.11%), and Two or More Races (10 and 2.57%).

The largest universities in Marshall County, IA by number of degrees awarded are Marshalltown Community College (411 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Marshall County, IA are Liberal Arts & Sciences (142 and 34.5%), Other Electrical & Power Transmission Installers (61 and 14.8%), and Lineworker (47 and 11.4%).

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2021 there were 1,754 students enrolled in Marshall County, IA, 40.8% men and 59.2% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 1,000 records, of which 60% were women and 40% men.

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Concentrations

Most Common
  1. 142 degree-majors awarded
  2. 24 degree-majors awarded
  3. 7 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Marshall County, IA was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 142 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Marshall County, IA according to their major.

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Universities

Gender
Race
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
411 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Marshalltown Community College with 411 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

In 2021, 220 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Marshall County, IA, which is 1.15 times more than the 191 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 257 degrees mean that there were 2.95 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 87 degrees awarded.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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Average Net Price by Sector

Public, 2-year ($4,416) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($624) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($1,379) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

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Educational Pyramid

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In 2021, 0.63% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.621% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

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Educational Attainment

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The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (742k), Some college (567k), and Bachelors Degree (459k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

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homeHousing & Living

The median property value in Marshall County, IA was $106,900 in 2021, which is 0.437 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $104,400 to $106,900, a 2.39% increase. The homeownership rate in Marshall County, IA is 71.9%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Marshall County, IA have an average commute time of 18.9 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Marshall County, IA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Marshall County, IA is $63,591. In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Marshall County, IA was Census Tract 9503 with a value of $75,658, followed by Census Tract 9504 and Census Tract 9501, with respective values of $74,451 and $73,265.

In 2022, 10.2% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Marshall County, IA. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 3.13%.

Property

$106,900
Median Property Value 2021
±$4,382
$10,997
Median Property Taxes
±$647

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 County, IA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Marshall County, IA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

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Rent vs Own

71.9%
Homeownership
2021
63.3%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2021

In 2021, 71.9% of the housing units in Marshall County, IA were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 71.9%.

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Income by Location

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Highest Median Household Income (Total)
  1. Census Tract 9503
  2. Census Tract 9504
  3. Census Tract 9501

In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Marshall County, IA was Census Tract 9503 with a value of $75,658, followed by Census Tract 9504 and Census Tract 9501, with respective values of $74,451 and $73,265.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Marshall County, IA colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

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Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
$63,591
Median Household Income
± $3,508
15.3k
Number of Households
± 817

In 2021, the median household income of the 15.3k households in Marshall County, IA grew to $63,591 from the previous year's value of $58,735.

The following chart displays the households in Marshall County, IA 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 County, IA is from Iowa.
0.439
2021 Wage GINI in Iowa
0.438
2020 Wage GINI in Iowa

In 2021, the income inequality in Iowa was 0.439 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.221% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Iowa was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Iowa in comparison to the national average.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021
  1. Drove Alone (78.4%)
  2. Carpooled (13.1%)
  3. Worked At Home (5.41%)

In 2021, 78.4% of workers in Marshall County, IA drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (13.1%) and those who worked at home (5.41%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

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Commute Time

18.9 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Marshall County, IA have a shorter commute time (18.9 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.6% of the workforce in Marshall County, IA 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 County, IA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Marshall County, IA have 2 cars.

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Severe Housing Problems

In 2022, 10.2% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Marshall County, IA. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 3.13%.

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Poverty & Diversity

11.9% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Marshall County, IA (4.59k out of 38.7k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 35 - 44, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Females 6 - 11.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Marshall County, IA is White, followed by Hispanic and Two Or More.

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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Children in Poverty

In 2022, 12.8% of the children was living in poverty in Marshall County, IA. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 5.8%.

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Crimes & Accidents

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In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 452 in Marshall County, IA. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator grew 99.2 per 100,000 population.

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93.8% of the population of Marshall County, IA has health coverage, with 47.7% on employee plans, 20.9% on Medicaid, 13.6% on Medicare, 10.6% on non-group plans, and 0.974% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Marshall County, IA see 2072 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.52% decrease from the previous year (2104 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1519 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 572 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.4% were men and 51.6% were women.

Patient to Clinician Ratios

2,072 to 1
Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Marshall County, IA

Primary care physicians in Marshall County, IA see an average of 2,072 patients per year. This represents a 1.52% decrease from the previous year (2,104 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Marshall County, IA in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

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Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 27.3% under 18 years, 18.9% between 18 and 34 years, 37.8% between 35 and 64 years, and 16% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.4% were men and 51.6% were women.

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Uninsured People

6.17%
Uninsured
47.7%
Employer Coverage
20.9%
Medicaid
13.6%
Medicare
10.6%
Non-Group
0.974%
Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Marshall County, IA grew by 13.1% from 5.46% to 6.17%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Marshall County, IA changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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Health Outcomes

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In 2022, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 59.6 in Marshall County, IA.

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2022, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 41.7% in Marshall County, IA.

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Clinical Care

Indicator

In 2022, the percentage of population under age 65 without health insurance was 7.63% in Marshall County, IA.

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