Marshallberg, North Carolina Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 398, Marshallberg's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Marshallberg is a small community located in North Carolina, within Carteret County. The total population is 398. It ranks as the 627th most populous out of 772 Census-designated places in North Carolina.

Age Demographics

The median age in Marshallberg is 50.6 years. This is 29% higher than the state median of 39.1 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Marshallberg is $88,438. This is 22% higher than the state median of $72,388. It is also 10% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 23.4%. This is 79% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.0%. 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 3.5%. This is 26% lower than the state rate of 4.7%. The median home value is $219,400. Housing costs are 24% lower than the state median of $288,900. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.5x, Marshallberg is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 83.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 26% higher than the state average of 66.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

Every resident counted in Marshallberg was recorded as White (non-Hispanic). A figure of exactly 100.0% reflects a survey sample too small to capture the community's full composition rather than a precise measurement.

Education

28.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 20% 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 93.4%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Marshallberg, North Carolina is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against North Carolina state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 772 Census-designated places in North Carolina. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.