Marshall County, Tennessee Demographics 2026

Demographic data: ACS 2020–2024 five-year estimates. Sources and methodology

Marshall County, Tennessee has a population of 36,049, the 43rd most populous county in Tennessee. The median household income is $71,049 and the median home value is $279,800. The poverty rate is 11.8%.

Marshall County Quick Facts

Population 36,049

Median Household Income $71,04990% MOE ±$3,558

Median Home Value $279,80090% MOE ±$12,813

Poverty Rate 11.8%90% MOE ±2.5 pts

Unemployment Rate 3.9%90% MOE ±1.4 pts

Median Age 39.5 years90% MOE ±0.6 years

Homeownership Rate 76.8%90% MOE ±2.8 pts

Affordability Ratio 3.9x

Bachelor's Degree+ 23.1%90% MOE ±2.6 pts

Adults 25+ with high school education or higher 90.8%

Cities/Places 4

Population 36,049 43rd of 95

Median Income $71,049 2% higher than state

Poverty Rate 11.8%

Unemployment 3.9%

How Marshall County Changed

Change from the non-overlapping 2015–2019 ACS period to 2020–2024. Earlier dollar figures are adjusted to 2024 dollars; changes marked “no clear change” are within the combined 90% margins of error.

Metric	2015–2019	2020–2024	Change
Population	32,965	36,049	+9.4%
Median household income	$65,470	$71,049	No clear change (+8.5%)
Median home value¹	$167,869	$279,800	+66.7%
Median gross rent	$939	$946	No clear change (+0.7%)

¹ The Census Bureau changed its home-value inflation adjustment beginning with the 2022 ACS; interpret that comparison with additional caution.

Median Household Income

Marshall

$71,049

$69,595

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Marshall

$279,800

$286,700

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 13.8%

$25K-$50K 21.8%

$50K-$100K 30.8%

$100K+ 33.6%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

3.4%

$10K-$15K

3.4%

$15K-$20K

3.8%

$20K-$25K

3.1%

$25K-$30K

3.6%

$30K-$35K

3.1%

$35K-$40K

7.5%

$40K-$45K

4.5%

$45K-$50K

3.1%

$50K-$60K

7.7%

$60K-$75K

9.0%

$75K-$100K

14.1%

$100K-$125K

12.4%

$125K-$150K

6.5%

$150K-$200K

7.2%

$200K+

7.5%

Employment

3.9% Unemployment Rate State: 4.7%|National: 5.2%

62.0% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 76.8%

Renter 23.2%

Affordability Index Affordable

3.9x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $946/mo 16.0% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

23.4%

18-34

21.2%

35-54

25.6%

55-74

23.4%

75+

6.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Low Diversity

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

State average: 46 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Marshall County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Lewisburg	12,861	$48,341	19.9%	$225,700
Cornersville	1,847	$64,375	27.7%	$236,700
Chapel Hill	1,712	$75,441	4.1%	$311,100
Petersburg	508	$45,417	24.3%	$154,900

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Population Overview

Marshall County is located in Tennessee with a total population of 36,049. It is the 43rd most populous county out of 95 in Tennessee. The county encompasses 4 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Marshall County is 39.5 years. This is 2% higher than the state median of 38.9 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Marshall County is $71,049. This is 2% higher than the state median of $69,595. It is also 12% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 11.8%. This is 14% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 3.9%. This is 16% lower than the state rate of 4.7%. The median home value is $279,800. Housing costs are 2% lower than the state median of $286,700. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.9x. 76.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 15% higher than the state average of 66.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Marshall County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 83.0% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 7.0%. The Black or African American population (3.7%) is well below the state average of 15.4%. The Asian population (0.7%) is well below the state average of 1.9%.

Education

23.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 26% lower than the state rate of 31.1%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 90.8%.

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 Tennessee 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, Tennessee?

Marshall County has a population of 36,049, making it the 43rd most populous county in Tennessee.

What is the median income in Marshall County?

The median household income in Marshall County is $71,049 with a poverty rate of 11.8%.

How many cities are in Marshall County, Tennessee?

Marshall County contains 4 Census-designated places.