Marshall Population

1850–2026

6,786

2026 projection

0.5% since 2020 (decrease)

02K4K6K8K186018801900192019401960198020002020

Source: U.S. Census Bureau decennial counts and annual estimates, including 2010–2020 intercensal estimates. 2026 is a projection. Values between recorded years are interpolated.

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Population by year

Population estimates for Marshall. Annual change is shown as a percentage. Growth is the total change since the preceding observation.
20266,786-140.21%
20256,800-90.13%
20246,809+70.10%
20236,802+20.03%
20226,800-290.42%
20216,829+70.10%
20206,822-300.44%
20196,852-250.36%
20186,877-270.39%
20176,904-370.53%

Showing 10 of 32 years.

The 2020 row compares the April 1 Census count with the July 1, 2019 estimate (about nine months). Its Growth and Annual change therefore do not represent a full year.

Growth since 2020, compared

Marshall has a population change lower than Calhoun County, Michigan, and the U.S.

  • United States+3.1%
  • Michigan+0.6%
  • Calhoun County−0.6%
  • Marshall−0.9%

Change from July 1, 2020 to July 1, 2025 population estimates—not annualized growth or site projections.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau. U.S. totals are summed from the 50 states and D.C.; unavailable comparisons are omitted.

Marshall Demographics

46.5median age

Median age

Female49.6 yrs
Male43.4 yrs

Adults

5,737
1,609 seniors (65+) · 28% of adults4,128 other adults

Sex

Female 54.5% · 3,706Male 45.5% · 3,098

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S0101

Race and ethnicity

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Each square is about 1% of residents (roughly 68 people).

Hispanic or Latino residents can be of any race. All other groups exclude Hispanic residents.

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table B03002

Marshall Income

$76,050median household income

Median household income

$76,050

Half of households earn more, half earn less

Median earnings

$48,995

Typical yearly pay for a worker 25 or older.

Poverty rate

5.7%

About 1 in 18 residents

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Tables S1901, S1501, S1701

Marshall Marital Status

49% of residents age 15 and older are married.

MarriedNever married
Overall
Male
Female
Marital status of residents age 15 and older
StatusOverallMaleFemale
Married49%51%47%
Never married28%37%20%
Divorced15%8%22%
Widowed7%2%11%
Separated1%2%<1%

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S1201