Marshall County, Tennessee Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Marshall County is located in Tennessee with a total population of 35,276. It is the 44th most populous county out of 95 in Tennessee.

Age Demographics

The median age in Marshall County is 39.6 years. This is 2% higher than the state median of 38.9 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Marshall County is $70,829. This is 6% higher than the state median of $67,097. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 10% lower. The poverty rate stands at 14.2%. This is 3% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 4.5%. This is 6% lower than the state rate of 4.7%. The median home value is $246,100. Housing costs are 4% lower than the state median of $256,800. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.5x. 77.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 16% higher than the state average of 67.0%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Marshall County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 83.5% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 6.8%. The Black or African American population (4.1%) is well below the state average of 15.7%. The Asian population (0.7%) is well below the state average of 1.8%.

Education

21.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 31% lower than the state rate of 30.4%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 90.5%.