Marshall County, Kansas Demographics 2026
Marshall County, Kansas has a population of 9,993, the 39th most populous county in Kansas. The median household income is $68,419 and the median home value is $127,700. The poverty rate is 11.3%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Marshall County Quick Facts
How Marshall County Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 10,001 | 9,993 | -0.1% |
| Median household income | $70,828 | $68,419 | -3.4% |
| Median home value | $119,500 | $127,700 | +6.9% |
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 45 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Cities & Places in Marshall County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marysville | 3,422 | $55,386 | 11.9% | $119,200 |
| Blue Rapids | 870 | $53,214 | 5.3% | $68,300 |
| Waterville | 748 | $68,611 | 7.3% | $91,300 |
| Frankfort | 726 | $70,000 | 3.2% | $89,100 |
| Axtell | 468 | $61,023 | 4.9% | $125,000 |
| Bremen | 192 | $250,000+ | 0.0% | $126,300 |
| Beattie | 185 | $58,750 | 23.8% | $68,300 |
| Summerfield | 128 | $45,313 | 21.9% | $58,300 |
| Oketo | 109 | $75,977 | 22.0% | $160,400 |
| Home | 92 | $70,179 | 0.0% | $271,400 |
| Vermillion | 52 | N/A | 19.2% | $100,000 |
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Population Overview
Marshall County is located in Kansas with a total population of 9,993. It is the 39th most populous county out of 105 in Kansas. The county encompasses 11 Census-designated places.
Age Demographics
The median age in Marshall County is 43.2 years. This is 16% higher than the state median of 37.4 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Marshall County is $68,419. This is 8% lower than the state median of $74,275. It is also 15% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 11.3%. This is about the same as the state poverty rate of 11.3%. The unemployment rate is 2.0%. This is 48% lower than the state rate of 3.9%. The median home value is $127,700. Housing costs are 41% lower than the state median of $217,200. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.9x, Marshall County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 80.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 19% higher than the state average of 67.2%.
Race & Ethnicity
Marshall County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 93.3% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 2.8%. The Black or African American population (0.7%) is well below the state average of 5.1%. The Hispanic or Latino population (2.8%) is well below the state average of 13.6%. The Asian population (0.3%) is well below the state average of 2.9%.
Education
19.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. This is 46% lower than the state rate of 35.6%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 92.7%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All figures for Marshall County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Kansas and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Marshall County, Kansas?
Marshall County has a population of 9,993, making it the 39th most populous county in Kansas.
What is the median income in Marshall County?
The median household income in Marshall County is $68,419 with a poverty rate of 11.3%.
How many cities are in Marshall County, Kansas?
Marshall County contains 11 Census-designated places.