Marshall County, AL

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2021 Population

97,179

1.08% 1-year growth

US Senator

Tommy Tuberville

Republican Party

US Senator

Katie Britt

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

0.51% 1-year decrease

2021 Poverty Rate

17.7%

7.25% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$52,938

5.42% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$147,600

4.46% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

40,394

1.41% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Marshall County, AL had a population of 97.2k people with a median age of 39 and a median household income of $52,938. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Marshall County, AL grew from 96,137 to 97,179, a 1.08% increase and its median household income grew from $50,216 to $52,938, a 5.42% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Marshall County, AL are White (Non-Hispanic) (79.9%), White (Hispanic) (8.96%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (2.84%), Other (Hispanic) (2.7%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (2.64%).

None of the households in Marshall County, AL 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.

94.5% of the residents in Marshall County, AL are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Marshall County, AL are Snead State Community College (573 degrees awarded in 2021) and New Beginning College of Cosmetology (50 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Marshall County, AL was $147,600, and the homeownership rate was 74.8%.

Most people in Marshall County, AL drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 25.1 minutes. The average car ownership in Marshall County, AL was 2 cars per household.

Marshall County, AL borders Blount County, AL, Cullman County, AL, DeKalb County, AL, Etowah County, AL, Jackson County, AL, Madison County, AL, and Morgan County, AL.

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Population & Diversity

Marshall County, AL is home to a population of 97.2k people, from which 94.5% are citizens. As of 2021, 7.31% of Marshall County, AL residents were born outside of the country (7.1k people).

In 2021, there were 8.92 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (77.6k people) in Marshall County, AL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 8.7k White (Hispanic) and 2.76k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

94.5%

2021 Citizenship

94.5%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 94.5% of Marshall County, AL residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Marshall County, AL was 94.5%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Marshall County, AL

White (Non-Hispanic)
77.6k ± 123
White (Hispanic)
8.7k ± 743
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
2.76k ± 190

14.7%

Hispanic Population

14.3k people

14.7% of the people in Marshall County, AL are hispanic (14.3k people).

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

Global Diversity

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

Most Common Origin

Mexico
47,376 ± 5,318 people
Guatemala
14,765 ± 2,979 people
Korea
9,877 ± 2,438 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Alabama was Mexico, the natal country of 47,376 Alabama residents, followed by Guatemala with 14,765 and Korea with 9,877.

Foreign-Born Population

7.31%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

7.1k people

7.07%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

6.8k people

As of 2021, 7.31% of Marshall County, AL residents (7.1k 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, AL was 7.07%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
2,161 ± 314
Gulf War (2001-)
1,388 ± 293
Gulf War (1990s)
683 ± 232

Marshall County, AL has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.56 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Marshall County, AL employs 40.4k people. The largest industries in Marshall County, AL are Manufacturing (8,444 people), Retail Trade (4,679 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (4,583 people), and the highest paying industries are Management of Companies & Enterprises ($101,071), Utilities ($64,424), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($59,146).

Males in Alabama have an average income that is 1.43 times higher than the average income of females, which is $46,361. The income inequality in Alabama (measured using the Gini index) is 0.458, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

40.4k

2021 Value

± 1,607

1.41%

1 Year growth

± 5.45%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Marshall County, AL grew at a rate of 1.41%, from 39.8k employees to 40.4k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Marshall County, AL, are Production Occupations (5,557 people), Management Occupations (4,034 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (3,743 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Marshall County, AL.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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

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Industries

Employment by Industries

40.4k

2021 Value

± 1,607

1.41%

1 Year growth

± 5.45%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Marshall County, AL grew at a rate of 1.41%, from 39.8k employees to 40.4k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Marshall County, AL, are Manufacturing (8,444 people), Retail Trade (4,679 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (4,583 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Marshall County, AL, though some of these residents may live in Marshall County, AL and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$42,455

Median earning men ± $1,716

$27,873

Median earning women ± $1,727

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($79,214), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($65,233), and Public Administration ($52,191).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($40,784), Wholesale Trade ($37,022), and Public Administration ($34,597).

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 Alabama. 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 Alabama.

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

658
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
549
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing
493
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

$1.27M
Manufacturing
$281k
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
$160k
Retail Trade

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 Alabama to other states, or from other states to Alabama.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Alabama product (by dollars) was Motorized vehicles with $48.2B, followed by Pharmaceuticals ($20.5B) and Mixed freight ($19.8B).

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

Domestic Trade Growth

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$267B

2020 Value in Alabama

$540B

Projected 2050 Value in Alabama

102% growth

In 2020, total outbound Alabama trade was $267B. This is expected to increase 102% to $540B by 2050.

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

Interstate Trade

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

Most Common Trade Partners

Georgia
$30.3B
Florida
$20.6B
Tennessee
$13B

In 2020, the top outbound Alabama domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Georgia with $30.3B, followed by Florida with $20.6B and Tennessee and $13B.

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

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Marshall County, AL went to Donald J. Trump with 83.7% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (15%), followed by Other (1.31%).

Tommy Tuberville and Katie Britt are the senators currently representing the state of Alabama. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Alabama is currently represented by 7 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

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (83.7%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (15%)
Democratic Party
Other (1.31%)
Other Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Marshall County, AL went to Donald J. Trump with 83.7% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (15%), followed by Other (1.31%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Marshall County, AL for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Alabama

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Tommy Tuberville

Senator from Alabama

Assumed office on January 3, 2021

Katie Britt

Senator from Alabama

Assumed office on January 3, 2023

Tommy Tuberville and Katie Britt are the senators currently representing Alabama.

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

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Alabama

Alabama is currently represented by 7 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 Alabama have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Marshall County, AL awarded 623 degrees. The student population of Marshall County, AL in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 871 male students and 1,431 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Marshall County, AL are White (406 and 65.3%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (116 and 18.6%), Black or African American (58 and 9.32%), and Unknown (27 and 4.34%).

The largest universities in Marshall County, AL by number of degrees awarded are Snead State Community College (573 and 92%) and New Beginning College of Cosmetology (50 and 8.03%).

The most popular majors in Marshall County, AL are General Studies (318 and 51%), General Business Administration & Management (66 and 10.6%), and General Cosmetology (47 and 7.54%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2021 there were 2,302 students enrolled in Marshall County, AL, 37.8% men and 62.2% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 1,680 records, of which 61.2% were women and 38.8% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Studies
318 degree-majors awarded
Registered Nursing
40 degree-majors awarded
General Business Administration & Management
17 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Marshall County, AL was General Studies with 318 degrees awarded.

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

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Snead State Community College
573 degrees awarded
New Beginning College of Cosmetology
50 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Snead State Community College with 573 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2021, 223 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Marshall County, AL, which is 0.557 times less than the 400 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 406 degrees mean that there were 3.5 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 116 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

Public, 2-year ($3,936) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($1,408) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($2,735) 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, 0.898% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.82% 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 (1.21M), Some college (906k), and Secondary Education (641k).

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 County, AL was $147,600 in 2021, which is 0.603 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $141,300 to $147,600, a 4.46% increase. The homeownership rate in Marshall County, AL is 74.8%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Marshall County, AL have an average commute time of 25.1 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Marshall County, AL is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Marshall County, AL is $52,938. In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Marshall County, AL was Census Tract 309.02 with a value of $67,611, followed by Census Tract 308.01 and Census Tract 304.02, with respective values of $59,069 and $58,150.

In 2022, 13.9% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Marshall County, AL. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 0.0441%.

Housing

Property

$147,600

Median Property Value 2021

±$6,950

$26,522

Median Property Taxes

±$1,123

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

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

Rent vs Own

74.8%

Homeownership

2021

68.3%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 74.8% of the housing units in Marshall County, AL were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 72.9%.

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

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 309.02
Census Tract 308.01
Census Tract 304.02

In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Marshall County, AL was Census Tract 309.02 with a value of $67,611, followed by Census Tract 308.01 and Census Tract 304.02, with respective values of $59,069 and $58,150.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Marshall County, AL 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.

$52,938

Median Household Income

± $1,990

35.4k

Number of Households

± 1,348

In 2021, the median household income of the 35.4k households in Marshall County, AL grew to $52,938 from the previous year's value of $50,216.

The following chart displays the households in Marshall County, AL 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 County, AL is from Alabama.

0.458

2021 Wage GINI in Alabama

0.458

2020 Wage GINI in Alabama

In 2021, the income inequality in Alabama was 0.458 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.0218% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Alabama was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Alabama in comparison to the national average.

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

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (84.7%)
Carpooled (9.76%)
Worked At Home (4.36%)

In 2021, 84.7% of workers in Marshall County, AL drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.76%) and those who worked at home (4.36%).

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

25.1 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Marshall County, AL have a shorter commute time (25.1 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 2.59% of the workforce in Marshall County, AL have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

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

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2022, 13.9% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Marshall County, AL. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 0.0441%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

17.7% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Marshall County, AL (17k out of 95.9k 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 < 5, followed by Females 35 - 44 and then Females 6 - 11.

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

Children in Poverty

In 2022, 24.6% of the children was living in poverty in Marshall County, AL. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 11%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children 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.

Security

Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 286 in Marshall County, AL. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator grew 22.6 per 100,000 population.

The graph shows the trend in the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population.

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Health

88.1% of the population of Marshall County, AL has health coverage, with 41% on employee plans, 19.7% on Medicaid, 13.3% on Medicare, 13% on non-group plans, and 1.16% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Marshall County, AL see 1698 patients per year on average, which represents a 2.8% decrease from the previous year (1747 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2771 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 372 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.4% were men and 50.6% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,698 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Marshall County, AL

Primary care physicians in Marshall County, AL see an average of 1,698 patients per year. This represents a 2.8% decrease from the previous year (1,747 patients).

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

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 26.7% under 18 years, 19% between 18 and 34 years, 37.8% between 35 and 64 years, and 16.5% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.4% were men and 50.6% were women.

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

Uninsured People

11.9%

Uninsured

41%

Employer Coverage

19.7%

Medicaid

13.3%

Medicare

13%

Non-Group

1.16%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Marshall County, AL declined by 1.75% from 12.1% to 11.9%.

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

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2022, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 51.8 in Marshall County, AL.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Marshall County, AL.

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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 38% in Marshall County, AL.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Marshall County, AL.

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