Marshall County, Mississippi Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Marshall County is located in Mississippi with a total population of 33,899. It is the 23rd most populous county out of 82 in Mississippi.

Age Demographics

The median age in Marshall County is 41.8 years. This is 9% higher than the state median of 38.4 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Marshall County is $51,875. This is 6% lower than the state median of $54,915. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 34% lower. The poverty rate stands at 22.8%. This is 20% higher than the state poverty rate of 19.1%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 4.9%. This is 18% lower than the state rate of 6.0%. The median home value is $172,200. Housing costs are 7% higher than the state median of $161,400. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.3x. 76.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 10% higher than the state average of 69.5%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Marshall County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 46.9% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 43.6%. The Asian population (0.2%) is well below the state average of 1.0%.

Education

14.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 40% lower than the state rate of 24.2%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 81.6%.