Marshall County, Minnesota Demographics 2026

Name: Marshall County, Minnesota Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Marshall County, Minnesota has a population of 8,909, the 73rd most populous county in Minnesota. The median household income is $72,543 and the median home value is $164,500. The poverty rate is 8.3%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Marshall County Quick Facts

Population 8,909

Median Household Income $72,543

Median Home Value $164,500

Poverty Rate 8.3%

Unemployment Rate 3.5%

Median Age 43.2 years

Homeownership Rate 83.0%

Affordability Ratio 2.3x

Bachelor's Degree+ 18.7%

High School Graduation 93.0%

Cities/Places 11

Population 8,909 73rd of 87

Median Income $72,543 19% lower than state

Poverty Rate 8.3%

Unemployment 3.5%

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	8,961	8,909	-0.6%
Median household income	$71,701	$72,543	+1.2%
Median home value	$153,300	$164,500	+7.3%

Median Household Income

Marshall

$72,543

$89,062

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Marshall

$164,500

$329,300

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 13.3%

$25K-$50K 18.9%

$50K-$100K 34.6%

$100K+ 33.3%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

3.1%

$10K-$15K

3.0%

$15K-$20K

4.4%

$20K-$25K

2.8%

$25K-$30K

3.9%

$30K-$35K

3.4%

$35K-$40K

2.9%

$40K-$45K

4.5%

$45K-$50K

4.1%

$50K-$60K

7.2%

$60K-$75K

12.9%

$75K-$100K

14.4%

$100K-$125K

11.2%

$125K-$150K

9.2%

$150K-$200K

9.1%

$200K+

3.8%

Employment

3.5% Unemployment Rate State: 4.1%|National: 5.2%

62.7% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 83.0%

Renter 17.0%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

2.3x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $690/mo 11.4% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

23.4%

18-34

16.4%

35-54

22.9%

55-74

26.8%

75+

10.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Very Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 41 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Marshall County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Warren	1,680	$59,875	14.0%	$148,400
Stephen	526	$71,250	9.9%	$87,500
Argyle	486	$105,625	1.2%	$191,800
Newfolden	332	$64,583	12.1%	$121,300
Middle River	319	$76,250	14.9%	$101,900
Alvarado	317	$66,964	12.3%	$133,300
Grygla	266	$69,167	9.0%	$89,000
Oslo	260	$63,750	5.8%	$79,600
Viking	125	$76,607	10.4%	$127,500
Holt	95	$47,250	13.7%	$125,000
Strandquist	91	$56,458	9.9%	N/A

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Population Overview

Marshall County is located in Minnesota with a total population of 8,909. It is the 73rd most populous county out of 87 in Minnesota. The county encompasses 11 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Marshall County is 43.2 years. This is 11% higher than the state median of 38.8 years. 10.5% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Marshall County is $72,543. This is 19% lower than the state median of $89,062. It is also 10% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 8.3%. This is 11% lower than the state poverty rate of 9.3%. The unemployment rate is 3.5%. This is 15% lower than the state rate of 4.1%. The median home value is $164,500. Housing costs are 50% lower than the state median of $329,300. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.3x, Marshall County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 83.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 15% higher than the state average of 72.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

Marshall County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 91.0% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 4.8%. The Black or African American population (0.4%) is well below the state average of 7.0%. The Asian population (0.3%) is well below the state average of 5.1%.

Education

18.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 52% lower than the state rate of 39.4%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 93.0%.

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 Minnesota 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, Minnesota?

Marshall County has a population of 8,909, making it the 73rd most populous county in Minnesota.

What is the median income in Marshall County?

The median household income in Marshall County is $72,543 with a poverty rate of 8.3%.

How many cities are in Marshall County, Minnesota?

Marshall County contains 11 Census-designated places.