Marshall, MO

Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA)

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2021 Population

23,278

1.51% 1-year growth

US Senator

Josh Hawley

Republican Party

US Senator

Eric Schmitt

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

36.3

1.09% 1-year decrease

2021 Poverty Rate

13.6%

11.2% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$49,705

4.46% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$112,700

1.66% 1-year decline

2021 Employed Population

10,533

0.595% 1-year decline

About

In 2021, Marshall, MO had a population of 23.3k people with a median age of 36.3 and a median household income of $49,705. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Marshall, MO grew from 22,932 to 23,278, a 1.51% increase and its median household income grew from $47,585 to $49,705, a 4.46% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Marshall, MO are White (Non-Hispanic) (79.2%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (4.7%), White (Hispanic) (4.51%), Other (Hispanic) (4.4%), and Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.99%).

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.

97.4% of the residents in Marshall, MO are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Marshall, MO are Missouri Valley College (250 degrees awarded in 2021) and Saline County Career Center (18 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Marshall, MO was $112,700, and the homeownership rate was 71.8%.

Most people in Marshall, MO drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 17.7 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 23.3k people, from which 97.4% are citizens. As of 2021, 5.31% of Marshall, MO residents were born outside of the country (1.24k people).

In 2021, there were 16.9 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (18.4k people) in Marshall, MO than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.09k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 1.05k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

97.4%

2021 Citizenship

96.7%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 97.4% of Marshall, MO residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Marshall, MO was 96.7%, 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)
18.4k ± 48
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
1.09k ± 117
White (Hispanic)
1.05k ± 270

10.9%

Hispanic Population

2.53k people

10.9% of the people in Marshall, MO are hispanic (2.53k people).

The following chart shows the 7 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
38,663 ± 4,812 people
India
21,758 ± 3,615 people
China
18,328 ± 3,319 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Missouri was Mexico, the natal country of 38,663 Missouri residents, followed by India with 21,758 and China with 18,328.

Foreign-Born Population

5.31%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

1.24k people

5.07%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

1.16k people

As of 2021, 5.31% of Marshall, MO residents (1.24k 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, MO was 5.07%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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
454 ± 89
Gulf War (2001-)
237 ± 114
Gulf War (1990s)
64 ± 38

Marshall, MO has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.92 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Marshall, MO employs 10.5k people. The largest industries in Marshall, MO are Manufacturing (1,747 people), Educational Services (1,591 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (1,558 people), and the highest paying industries are Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($113,092), Utilities ($55,000), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($53,520).

Males in Missouri have an average income that is 1.34 times higher than the average income of females, which is $51,079. The income inequality in Missouri (measured using the Gini index) is 0.457, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

10.5k

2021 Value

± 780

−0.595%

1 Year decline

± 9.6%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Marshall, MO declined at a rate of −0.595%, from 10.6k employees to 10.5k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Marshall, MO, are Production Occupations (1,194 people), Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (1,127 people), and Management Occupations (1,071 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Marshall, MO.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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

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Industries

Employment by Industries

10.5k

2021 Value

± 780

−0.595%

1 Year decline

± 9.6%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Marshall, MO declined at a rate of −0.595%, from 10.6k employees to 10.5k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Marshall, MO, are Manufacturing (1,747 people), Educational Services (1,591 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (1,558 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

$33,263

Median earning men ± $2,453

$27,255

Median earning women ± $2,586

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Wholesale Trade ($57,554), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($55,313), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($43,438).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Public Administration ($48,750), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($42,875), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($35,944).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Missouri. 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 Missouri.

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

163
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing
157
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
108
Retail Trade

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

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$265k
Manufacturing
$52.6k
Wholesale Trade
$47.8k
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance

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

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Missouri to other states, or from other states to Missouri.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Missouri product (by dollars) was Motorized vehicles with $32.3B, followed by Mixed freight ($30.8B) and Pharmaceuticals ($30.3B).

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

Domestic Trade Growth

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$303B

2020 Value in Missouri

$614B

Projected 2050 Value in Missouri

103% growth

In 2020, total outbound Missouri trade was $303B. This is expected to increase 103% to $614B by 2050.

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

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Missouri to other states, or from other states to Missouri.

Most Common Trade Partners

Illinois
$24.9B
Kansas
$14.6B
Texas
$14.6B

In 2020, the top outbound Missouri domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Illinois with $24.9B, followed by Kansas with $14.6B and Texas and $14.6B.

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

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Missouri went to Donald J. Trump with 56.8% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (41.4%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.36%).

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.

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (56.8%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (41.4%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.36%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Missouri went to Donald J. Trump with 56.8% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (41.4%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.36%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Missouri for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Missouri

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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.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Missouri

Missouri is currently represented by 8 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 Missouri have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Marshall, MO awarded 268 degrees. The student population of Marshall, MO in 2021 is skewed towards men, with 1,002 male students and 797 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Marshall, MO are White (153 and 65.1%), followed by Black or African American (32 and 13.6%), Hispanic or Latino (30 and 12.8%), and Two or More Races (9 and 3.83%).

The largest universities in Marshall, MO by number of degrees awarded are Missouri Valley College (250 and 93.3%) and Saline County Career Center (18 and 6.72%).

The most popular majors in Marshall, MO are Kinesiology & Exercise Science (34 and 12.7%), General Business Administration & Management (31 and 11.6%), and Registered Nursing (29 and 10.8%).

The median tuition cost in Marshall, MO for private four year colleges is $20,500.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Marshall, MO, the percentage of applicants admitted was 66%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 36%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 1,799 (55.7% men and 44.3% 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 2021 there were 1,799 students enrolled in Marshall, MO, 55.7% men and 44.3% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 784 records, of which 58.9% were women and 41.1% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Kinesiology & Exercise Science
34 degree-majors awarded
General Business Administration & Management
31 degree-majors awarded
Registered Nursing
29 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Marshall, MO was Kinesiology & Exercise Science 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
250 degrees awarded
Saline County Career Center
18 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Missouri Valley College with 250 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 121 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Marshall, MO, which is 0.823 times less than the 147 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 153 degrees mean that there were 4.78 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 32 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 ($20,500) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,500) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,750) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2021, 0.644% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.544% of women were in the same situation.

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

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (1.47M), Some college (1.12M), and Bachelors Degree (844k).

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.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Marshall, MO was $112,700 in 2021, which is 0.46 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $114,600 to $112,700, a 1.66% decrease. The homeownership rate in Marshall, MO is 71.8%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Marshall, MO have an average commute time of 17.7 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.

Median household income in Marshall, MO is $49,705. In 2021, the county with the highest Median Household Income in Marshall, MO was St. Charles County, MO with a value of $91,792, followed by Platte County, MO and Cass County, MO, with respective values of $85,031 and $76,924.

Housing

Property

$112,700

Median Property Value 2021

±$8,387

$5,605

Median Property Taxes

±$458

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

71.8%

Homeownership

2021

59.1%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 71.8% of the housing units in Marshall, MO were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew 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

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2021, the county with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Marshall, MO was St. Charles County, MO with a value of $91,792, followed by Platte County, MO and Cass County, MO, with respective values of $85,031 and $76,924.

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

Household Income

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

$49,705

Median Household Income

± $4,601

7.81k

Number of Households

± 570

In 2021, the median household income of the 7.81k households in Marshall, MO grew to $49,705 from the previous year's value of $47,585.

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.

0.457

2021 Wage GINI in Missouri

0.457

2020 Wage GINI in Missouri

In 2021, the income inequality in Missouri was 0.457 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.0667% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Missouri was lower than than the national average of 0.478. 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 2021

Drove Alone (81.4%)
Carpooled (8.9%)
Worked At Home (6.7%)

In 2021, 81.4% of workers in Marshall, MO drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (8.9%) and those who worked at home (6.7%).

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

17.7 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Marshall, MO have a shorter commute time (17.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 2.35% 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

13.6% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Marshall, MO (2.97k out of 21.8k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 55 - 64, followed by Females 35 - 44 and then Females 55 - 64.

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

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.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

93.9% of the population of Marshall, MO has health coverage, with 50.4% on employee plans, 12.8% on Medicaid, 14.7% on Medicare, 14.4% on non-group plans, and 1.69% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Missouri see 1405 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.2% decrease from the previous year (1422 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1650 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 457 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,405 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Missouri

Primary care physicians in Missouri see an average of 1,405 patients per year. This represents a 1.2% decrease from the previous year (1,422 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 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 24.8% under 18 years, 23.3% between 18 and 34 years, 34.3% between 35 and 64 years, and 17.6% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.9% were men and 51.1% were women.

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

Uninsured People

6.06%

Uninsured

50.4%

Employer Coverage

12.8%

Medicaid

14.7%

Medicare

14.4%

Non-Group

1.69%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Marshall, MO declined by 25.8% from 8.17% to 6.06%.

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.