Marshall, MO

Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA)

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2024 Population

23,231

US Senator

Josh Hawley

Republican Party

US Senator

Eric Schmitt

Republican Party

2024 Median Age

35.3

0.282% 1-year decrease

2024 Poverty Rate

16.4%

12% 1-year increase

2024 Median Household Income

$57,931

2.41% 1-year growth

2024 Median Property Value

$150,500

7.81% 1-year growth

2024 Employed Population

10,623

2.84% 1-year decline

About

None of the households in Marshall, MO 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.

96.2% of the residents in Marshall, MO are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Marshall, MO are Missouri Valley College (229 degrees awarded in 2024) and Saline County Career Center (20 degrees).

In 2024, the median property value in Marshall, MO was $150,500, and the homeownership rate was 69.8%.

Most people in Marshall, MO drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 17.5 minutes. The average car ownership in Marshall, MO was 2 cars per household.

Marshall, MO borders Kansas City, MO-KS and Sedalia, MO.

United States Missouri

Population & Diversity

Marshall, MO is home to a population of 23.2k people, from which 96.2% are citizens. As of 2024, 5.84% of Marshall, MO residents were born outside of the country (1.36k people).

In 2024, there were 15.4 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (17.5k people) in Marshall, MO than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.14k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 1.05k Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

96.2%

2024 Citizenship

95.8%

2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 96.2% of Marshall, MO residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Marshall, MO was 95.8%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Marshall, MO compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Marshall, MO

White (Non-Hispanic)
17.5k ± 63
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
1.14k ± 208
Other (Hispanic)
1.05k ± 295

12.6%

Hispanic Population

2.93k people

12.6% of the people in Marshall, MO are hispanic (2.93k people).

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

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the MSA level, so we are showing data for Missouri.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
42,470 ± 5,042 people
India
24,378 ± 3,826 people
China
16,113 ± 3,112 people

In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Missouri was Mexico, the natal country of 42,470 Missouri residents, followed by India with 24,378 and China with 16,113.

Foreign-Born Population

5.84%

2024 Foreign-Born Population

1.36k people

6.07%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

1.41k people

As of 2024, 5.84% of Marshall, MO residents (1.36k 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, MO was 6.07%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Marshall, MO compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
325 ± 75
Gulf War (2001-)
295 ± 124
Gulf War (1990s)
112 ± 68

Marshall, MO has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.1 times greater than any other conflict.

The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Marshall, MO.

Health

91.9% of the population of Marshall, MO has health coverage, with 50.2% on employee plans, 16.7% on Medicaid, 14.1% on Medicare, 10.1% on non-group plans, and 0.836% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Missouri see 1,421 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,421 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1596 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 382 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.4% were men and 49.6% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Missouri.

1,421 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Missouri

Primary care physicians in Missouri see an average of 1,421 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,421 patients).

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

Health Care Diversity

In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 24.1% under 18 years, 25.6% between 18 and 34 years, 33.7% between 35 and 64 years, and 16.5% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.4% were men and 49.6% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

8.08%

Uninsured

50.2%

Employer Coverage

16.7%

Medicaid

14.1%

Medicare

10.1%

Non-Group

0.836%

Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Marshall, MO grew by 3.73% from 7.78% to 8.08%.

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

Economy

The economy of Marshall, MO employs 10.6k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Marshall, MO were Manufacturing (2,091 people), Accommodation & Food Services (1,225 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (1,194 people), and the highest paying industries were Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($100,991), Transportation & Warehousing ($75,333), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($72,083).

Employment

Occupations

10.6k

2024 Value

± 662

−2.84%

1 Year decline

± 9.13%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Marshall, MO declined at a rate of −2.84%, from 10.9k employees to 10.6k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Marshall, MO, are Production Occupations (1,414 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (1,172 people), and Food Preparation & Serving Related Occupations (1,027 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Marshall, MO.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Missouri.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Missouri (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

Industries

Employment by Industries

10.6k

2024 Value

± 662

−2.84%

1 Year decline

± 9.13%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Marshall, MO declined at a rate of −2.84%, from 10.9k employees to 10.6k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Marshall, MO, are Manufacturing (2,091 people), Accommodation & Food Services (1,225 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (1,194 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Marshall, MO, though some of these residents may live in Marshall, MO and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$41,538

Median earning men ± $1,802

$31,401

Median earning women ± $1,835

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($76,625), Wholesale Trade ($57,396), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($55,101).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($46,250), Public Administration ($42,670), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($42,417).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Missouri.

Y-Axis

2.17%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 2.94M people employed in Missouri. This represents a 2.17% 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 11.8%.

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

Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

44
Other Services (except Public Administration)
34
Finance and Insurance
30
Retail Trade

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

The visualization shows the number of establishments and its share across establishment sizes.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$111k
Manufacturing
$52.1k
Health Care and Social Assistance
$25.3k
Retail Trade

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Missouri went to Donald J. Trump with 58.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (40.1%), followed by Chase Oliver (0.797%).

Josh Hawley and Eric Schmitt are the senators currently representing the state of Missouri. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Missouri 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

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Marshall, MO. Showing the available data for Missouri.

2024 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (58.5%)
Republican Party
Kamala Harris (40.1%)
Democratic Party
Chase Oliver (0.797%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Missouri went to Donald J. Trump with 58.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (40.1%), followed by Chase Oliver (0.797%).

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

Senator Elections

US Senators from Missouri

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Missouri.

Josh Hawley

Senator from Missouri

Assumed office on January 3, 2019

Eric Schmitt

Senator from Missouri

Assumed office on January 3, 2023

Josh Hawley and Eric Schmitt are the senators currently representing Missouri.

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 Missouri over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

Education

In 2024, universities in Marshall, MO awarded 249 degrees. The student population of Marshall, MO in 2024 is skewed towards men, with 966 male students and 827 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Marshall, MO are White (114 and 62.6%), Black or African American (28 and 15.4%), Hispanic or Latino (20 and 11%), and Unknown (7 and 3.85%).

The largest universities in Marshall, MO by number of degrees awarded are Missouri Valley College (229 and 92%) and Saline County Career Center (20 and 8.03%).

The most popular majors in Marshall, MO are General Business Administration & Management (34 and 13.7%), General Psychology (20 and 8.03%), and Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (20 and 8.03%).

The median tuition cost for private four year colleges is $22,000.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2024 in Marshall, MO, the percentage of applicants admitted was 69.1%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 29.3%. The number of students enrolled in 2024 was 1,793 (53.9% men and 46.1% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2024 there were 1,793 students enrolled in Marshall, MO, 53.9% men and 46.1% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 758 records, of which 60.6% were women and 39.4% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Business Administration & Management
34 degrees awarded
General Psychology
20 degrees awarded
Kinesiology & Exercise Science
18 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Marshall, MO was General Business Administration & Management with 34 degrees awarded.

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

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Missouri Valley College
229 degrees awarded
Saline County Career Center
20 degrees awarded

In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Missouri Valley College with 229 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2024, 127 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Marshall, MO, which is 1.04 times more than the 122 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 114 degrees mean that there were 4.07 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 28 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($22,000) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2024.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,700) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2024.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($2,000) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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

Housing & Living

The median property value in Marshall, MO was $150,500 in 2024, which is 0.452 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $139,600 to $150,500, a 7.81% increase. The homeownership rate in Marshall, MO is 69.8%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

People in Marshall, MO have an average commute time of 17.5 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Marshall, MO is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$150,500

Median Property Value 2024

±$8,017

$5,622

Median Property Taxes

±$407

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, MO the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

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

Rent vs Own

69.8%

Homeownership

2024

60.6%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2024

In 2024, 69.8% of the housing units in Marshall, MO were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 70.8%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Marshall, MO compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$57,931

Median Household Income

± $4,575

8.05k

Number of Households

± 551

In 2024, the median household income of the 8.05k households in Marshall, MO grew to $57,931 from the previous year's value of $56,566.

The following chart displays the households in Marshall, MO 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.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Marshall, MO is from Missouri.

0.45

2024 Wage GINI in Missouri

0.451

2023 Wage GINI in Missouri

In 2024, the income inequality in Missouri was 0.45 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.34% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Missouri was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Missouri in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Missouri across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2024

Drove Alone (80%)
Carpooled (10.6%)
Walked (4.16%)

In 2024, 80% of workers in Marshall, MO drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (10.6%) and those who walked to work (4.16%).

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.

Commute Time

17.5 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Marshall, MO have a shorter commute time (17.5 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 1.38% of the workforce in Marshall, MO have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Marshall, MO compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

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

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

16.4% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Marshall, MO (3.56k out of 21.7k 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 Females 55 - 64, followed by Males 25 - 34 and then Females 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Marshall, MO 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.