Marshall, MN

Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA)

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2021 Population

25,477

0.852% 1-year decline

US Senator

Amy Klobuchar

Democratic
(DFL) Party

US Senator

Tina Smith

Democratic
(DFL) Party

2021 Median Age

35.9

0% 1-year change

2021 Poverty Rate

12.3%

4.77% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$62,388

8.93% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$160,300

4.98% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

12,920

1.73% 1-year decline

About

In 2021, Marshall, MN had a population of 25.5k people with a median age of 35.9 and a median household income of $62,388. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Marshall, MN declined from 25,696 to 25,477, a −0.852% decrease and its median household income grew from $57,274 to $62,388, a 8.93% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Marshall, MN are White (Non-Hispanic) (82.6%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (4.9%), Other (Hispanic) (4.1%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (3.05%), and Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (1.84%).

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.

95.9% of the residents in Marshall, MN are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Marshall, MN are Southwest Minnesota State University (663 degrees awarded in 2021).

In 2021, the median property value in Marshall, MN was $160,300, and the homeownership rate was 68.2%.

Most people in Marshall, MN drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 15.7 minutes. The average car ownership in Marshall, MN was 2 cars per household.

Marshall, MN borders .

United States Minnesota

Population & Diversity

Marshall, MN is home to a population of 25.5k people, from which 95.9% are citizens. As of 2021, 7.09% of Marshall, MN residents were born outside of the country (1.81k people).

In 2021, there were 16.9 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (21.1k people) in Marshall, MN than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.25k Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 1.05k Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

95.9%

2021 Citizenship

95.2%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 95.9% of Marshall, MN residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Marshall, MN was 95.2%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Marshall, MN

White (Non-Hispanic)
21.1k ± 39
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
1.25k ± 57
Other (Hispanic)
1.05k ± 234

7.32%

Hispanic Population

1.87k people

7.32% of the people in Marshall, MN are hispanic (1.87k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Marshall, MN 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 Minnesota.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
55,478 ± 5,754 people
Somalia
39,298 ± 4,850 people
India
30,033 ± 4,243 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Minnesota was Mexico, the natal country of 55,478 Minnesota residents, followed by Somalia with 39,298 and India with 30,033.

Foreign-Born Population

7.09%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

1.81k people

7.35%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

1.89k people

As of 2021, 7.09% of Marshall, MN residents (1.81k 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, MN was 7.35%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
560 ± 84
Gulf War (2001-)
169 ± 68
Korea
93 ± 53

Marshall, MN has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 3.31 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Marshall, MN employs 12.9k people. The largest industries in Marshall, MN are Health Care & Social Assistance (2,023 people), Retail Trade (1,581 people), and Manufacturing (1,429 people), and the highest paying industries are Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($89,250), Utilities ($84,583), and Management of Companies & Enterprises ($67,546).

Males in Minnesota have an average income that is 1.29 times higher than the average income of females, which is $62,287. The income inequality in Minnesota (measured using the Gini index) is 0.459, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

12.9k

2021 Value

± 605

−1.73%

1 Year decline

± 6.61%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Marshall, MN declined at a rate of −1.73%, from 13.1k employees to 12.9k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Marshall, MN, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (1,594 people), Management Occupations (1,418 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (986 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Marshall, MN.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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

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Industries

Employment by Industries

12.9k

2021 Value

± 605

−1.73%

1 Year decline

± 6.61%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Marshall, MN declined at a rate of −1.73%, from 13.1k employees to 12.9k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Marshall, MN, are Health Care & Social Assistance (2,023 people), Retail Trade (1,581 people), and Manufacturing (1,429 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.

Median Earnings by Industry

$43,389

Median earning men ± $1,859

$31,838

Median earning women ± $1,490

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Public Administration ($70,417), Information ($67,188), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($61,250).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Information ($50,625), Public Administration ($44,167), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($43,583).

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 Minnesota. 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 Minnesota.

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

269
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
205
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing
157
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

$270k
Manufacturing
$212k
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing
$145k
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 Minnesota to other states, or from other states to Minnesota.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Minnesota product (by dollars) was Mixed freight with $28.4B, followed by Electronics ($26.2B) and Precision instruments ($23.9B).

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

Domestic Trade Growth

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$333B

2020 Value in Minnesota

$636B

Projected 2050 Value in Minnesota

91% growth

In 2020, total outbound Minnesota trade was $333B. This is expected to increase 91% to $636B by 2050.

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

Interstate Trade

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

Most Common Trade Partners

Wisconsin
$25.1B
Iowa
$14.8B
Illinois
$14B

In 2020, the top outbound Minnesota domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Wisconsin with $25.1B, followed by Iowa with $14.8B and Illinois and $14B.

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

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Minnesota went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 52.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (45.3%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.07%).

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

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

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2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (52.4%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (45.3%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.07%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Minnesota went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 52.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (45.3%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.07%).

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

Senator Elections

US Senators from Minnesota

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Amy Klobuchar

Senator from Minnesota

Assumed office on January 3, 2007
The Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party (DFL) is the Minnesota affiliate of the Democratic Party (United States)|U.S. Democratic Party and its members are counted as Democrats.

Tina Smith

Senator from Minnesota

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.

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

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Minnesota

Minnesota 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 Minnesota have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Marshall, MN awarded 663 degrees. The student population of Marshall, MN in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 2,676 male students and 4,310 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Marshall, MN are White (515 and 84.3%), followed by Black or African American (40 and 6.55%), Hispanic or Latino (19 and 3.11%), and Two or More Races (16 and 2.62%).

The largest universities in Marshall, MN by number of degrees awarded are Southwest Minnesota State University (663 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Marshall, MN are General Education (110 and 16.6%), Registered Nursing (80 and 12.1%), and General Business Administration & Management (77 and 11.6%).

The median tuition cost in Marshall, MN for a public four year colleges is $8,230 for in-state students and $8,230 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Marshall, MN, the percentage of applicants admitted was 91%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 27.7%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 6,986 (38.3% men and 61.7% 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 6,986 students enrolled in Marshall, MN, 38.3% men and 61.7% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 5,569 records, of which 63.7% were women and 36.3% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Elementary Education & Teaching
37 degree-majors awarded
Registered Nursing
80 degree-majors awarded
Kinesiology & Exercise Science
41 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Marshall, MN was Elementary Education & Teaching with 37 degrees awarded.

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

Universities

Gender

Race

Southwest Minnesota State University

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

663 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Southwest Minnesota State University with 663 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 203 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Marshall, MN, which is 0.441 times less than the 460 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 515 degrees mean that there were 12.9 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 40 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

Public, 4-year or above ($8,230) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,252) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,200) 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, 0.858% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.954% 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 (1.07M), Bachelors Degree (1.02M), and Some college (978k).

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, MN was $160,300 in 2021, which is 0.655 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $152,700 to $160,300, a 4.98% increase. The homeownership rate in Marshall, MN is 68.2%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Marshall, MN have an average commute time of 15.7 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.

Median household income in Marshall, MN is $62,388. In 2021, the county with the highest Median Household Income in Marshall, MN was Scott County, MN with a value of $109,031, followed by Carver County, MN and Washington County, MN, with respective values of $107,890 and $102,258.

Housing

Property

$160,300

Median Property Value 2021

±$5,329

$6,718

Median Property Taxes

±$378

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 $800 - $1,499 range.

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

Rent vs Own

68.2%

Homeownership

2021

64.2%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 68.2% of the housing units in Marshall, MN were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 68.6%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Marshall, MN 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, MN was Scott County, MN with a value of $109,031, followed by Carver County, MN and Washington County, MN, with respective values of $107,890 and $102,258.

The following map shows all of the counties in Marshall, MN 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.

$62,388

Median Household Income

± $2,637

9.85k

Number of Households

± 536

In 2021, the median household income of the 9.85k households in Marshall, MN grew to $62,388 from the previous year's value of $57,274.

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.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Marshall, MN is from Minnesota.

0.459

2021 Wage GINI in Minnesota

0.458

2020 Wage GINI in Minnesota

In 2021, the income inequality in Minnesota was 0.459 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.234% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Minnesota was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Minnesota in comparison to the national average.

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

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (76.5%)
Carpooled (8.82%)
Worked At Home (8.39%)

In 2021, 76.5% of workers in Marshall, MN drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (8.82%) and those who worked at home (8.39%).

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

15.7 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Marshall, MN have a shorter commute time (15.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 2.3% of the workforce in Marshall, MN have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

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.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

12.3% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Marshall, MN (3k out of 24.4k 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 18 - 24, followed by Females < 5 and then Males 18 - 24.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Marshall, MN 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, MN has health coverage, with 50.7% on employee plans, 17.8% on Medicaid, 12% on Medicare, 12.4% on non-group plans, and 1.03% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Minnesota see 1102 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.34% decrease from the previous year (1117 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1322 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 343 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,102 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Minnesota

Primary care physicians in Minnesota see an average of 1,102 patients per year. This represents a 1.34% decrease from the previous year (1,117 patients).

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

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 28% under 18 years, 20.9% between 18 and 34 years, 35.5% between 35 and 64 years, and 15.5% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.6% were men and 51.4% were women.

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

Uninsured People

6.09%

Uninsured

50.7%

Employer Coverage

17.8%

Medicaid

12%

Medicare

12.4%

Non-Group

1.03%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Marshall, MN declined by 3.31% from 6.29% to 6.09%.

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