State
County
Land Area (mi²)
19.3 sq mi
Density (mi²)
1,350.0/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
-1.21%
Growth Since 2010
-5.52%
Rank in State
Rank in Country
Marshalltown, Iowa Population 2021
26,030
Marshalltown is a city located in Marshall County Iowa. It is also the county seat of Marshall County. With a 2020 population of 26,030, it is the 18th largest city in Iowa and the 1483rd largest city in the United States . Marshalltown is currently declining at a rate of -1.21% annually and its population has decreased by -5.52% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 27,552 in 2010. Marshalltown reached it's highest population of in . Spanning over 19 miles, Marshalltown has a population density of 1,350 people per square mile.
The average household income in Marshalltown is $62,565 with a poverty rate of 14.79%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $685 per month, and the median house value is $94,300. The median age in Marshalltown is 36.7 years, 35.9 years for males, and 37.5 years for females.
Marshalltown Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Marshalltownwas:
- White: 81.09%
- Other race: 8.99%
- Asian: 5.18%
- Two or more races: 2.71%
- Black or African American: 1.62%
- Native American: 0.36%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.05%
The current population of Marshalltown, Iowa is 26,030 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 26,666.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 27,552.
Marshalltown, Iowa Population 2021
2020 and 2021 population is estimated by projecting the 2019 numbers.
| Year | Population | Growth | Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 38,331 | -519 | -1.35% |
| 2020 | 38,850 | -519 | -1.34% |
| 2019 | 39,369 | -519 | -1.32% |
| 2018 | 39,888 | -190 | -0.48% |
| 2017 | 40,078 | -57 | -0.14% |
| 2016 | 40,135 | -217 | -0.54% |
| 2015 | 40,352 | -370 | -0.92% |
| 2014 | 40,722 | -273 | -0.67% |
| 2013 | 40,995 | -37 | -0.09% |
| 2012 | 41,032 | 19 | 0.05% |
| 2011 | 41,013 | 291 | 0.71% |
| 2010 | 40,722 | 0.00% |
Marshalltown Metro Area Population by Year
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 21,938 | 81.09% |
| Some Other Race | 2,432 | 8.99% |
| Asian | 1,402 | 5.18% |
| Two or More Races | 733 | 2.71% |
| Black or African American | 438 | 1.62% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 97 | 0.36% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 13 | 0.05% |
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Marshalltown Population by Race
Marshalltown Population Pyramid $2021
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Marshalltown Population by Age
Marshalltown Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 10,273 | 2.53 | 64.7 |
| Married | 4,900 | 3.21 | 81.3 |
| Non Family | 3,899 | 1.26 | 48.7 |
| Female | 1,009 | 3.51 | 39.9 |
| Male | 465 | 3.83 | 77.8 |
3.19
Average Family Size
2.53
Average Household Size
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Marshalltown Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 2,209 | 12.63% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,513 | 8.65% |
| High School Graduate | 5,757 | 32.91% |
| Some College | 3,268 | 18.68% |
| Associates Degree | 1,573 | 8.99% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,244 | 12.83% |
| Graduate Degree | 931 | 5.32% |
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Marshalltown Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Marshalltown Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 12,348 | 11,348 | 2,798 |
| Hispanic | 3,705 | 1,597 | 150 |
| Other Race | 1,089 | 420 | 46 |
| Asian | 807 | 250 | 133 |
| Black | 361 | 288 | 6 |
| 2+ Races | 270 | 242 | 88 |
| Native American | 81 | 81 | |
| Islander | 13 | 13 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 32.59%.
Marshalltown Educational Attainment by Race
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$36,700
Average Earnings
$43,359
Average Male
$29,299
Average Female
Marshalltown Earnings by Educational Attainment
Marshalltown Language by Age
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Marshalltown Language
68.06% of Marshalltown residents speak only English, while 31.94% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 26.36% of the population.
Marshalltown Language
Marshalltown Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 8,296 | 1,875 | 22.60% |
| White | 15,115 | 1,721 | 11.39% |
| Other | 2,432 | 328 | 13.49% |
| Asian | 1,394 | 97 | 6.96% |
| Black | 408 | 96 | 23.53% |
| Multiple | 712 | 62 | 8.71% |
| Native | 95 | 14 | 14.74% |
14.79%
Overall Poverty Rate
13.70%
Male Poverty Rate
15.89%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Marshalltown
The race most likely to be in poverty in Marshalltown is Black, with 23.53% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Marshalltown is Asian, with 6.96% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.95%. Among those working part-time, it was 16.83%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 21.95%.
Marshalltown Poverty
Marshalltown Poverty Rate by Education
Marshalltown Marital Status
Marriage Rates
50.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
50.9%
Male Marriage Rate
49.4%
Female Marriage Rate
Marshalltown Married by Age and Sex
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Marshalltown Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Marshalltown Marital Status by Race
Marshalltown Marital Status
Marshalltown Veterans by War
Marshalltown Veterans by Age
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,946 | 11.49% |
| Hispanic | 36 | 0.76% |
| Native American | 35 | 43.21% |
| Other Race | 14 | 0.99% |
| 2+ Races | 9 | 2.88% |
Marshalltown Veterans by Race
Marshalltown Veterans by Education
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4.49%
Veteran Poverty Rate
37.02%
Veteran Disability Rate
Marshalltown Veterans by Education
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62.7%
Labor Force Participation
59.3%
Employment Rate
5.4%
Unemployment Rate
Marshalltown Employment by Age
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Marshalltown Employment by Race
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Marshalltown Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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61.18%
Born in Marshalltown
81.34%
Native Born
18.66%
Foreign Born
13.37%
Non Citizen
5.29%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
81.34% of Marshalltown residents were born in the United States, with 61.18% having been born in Iowa. 13.37% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Marshalltown Place of Birth
Note: 2020 and 2021 data is projected
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 26,030 | -318 | -1.21% |
| 2020 | 26,348 | -318 | -1.19% |
| 2019 | 26,666 | -318 | -1.18% |
| 2018 | 26,984 | -140 | -0.52% |
| 2017 | 27,124 | -53 | -0.20% |
| 2016 | 27,177 | -170 | -0.62% |
| 2015 | 27,347 | -262 | -0.95% |
| 2014 | 27,609 | -214 | -0.77% |
| 2013 | 27,823 | 0.00% | |
| 2012 | 27,823 | 47 | 0.17% |
| 2011 | 27,776 | 172 | 0.62% |
| 2010 | 27,604 | 1,595 | 0.60% |
| 2000 | 26,009 | 831 | 0.33% |
| 1990 | 25,178 | -1,760 | -0.67% |
| 1980 | 26,938 | 719 | 0.27% |
| 1970 | 26,219 | 3,698 | 1.53% |
| 1960 | 22,521 | 2,700 | 1.29% |
| 1950 | 19,821 | 581 | 0.30% |
| 1940 | 19,240 | 1,867 | 1.03% |
| 1930 | 17,373 | 1,642 | 1.00% |
| 1920 | 15,731 | 2,357 | 1.64% |
| 1910 | 13,374 | 1,830 | 1.48% |
| 1900 | 11,544 | 2,630 | 2.62% |
| 1890 | 8,914 | 2,674 | 3.63% |
| 1880 | 6,240 | 3,022 | 6.85% |
| 1870 | 3,218 | 0.00% |