City safety & data profile

MarshallTX

Marshall, TX is a 24K-resident city in Harrison County with a median household income of $55,089.

Harrison County, Texas. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for Marshall, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. Marshall has a population larger than 53% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, and a median home value of $141,400.

Data updated 2026-07-20

24K
Population
Top 47%
By size
$55,089
Median income
$141,400
Median home
22.4%
Poverty rate

The read on Marshall

Marshall posts a median household income higher than 15% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks.

Top 85%
by median income, US cities

Where Marshall income ranks nationally

Median household income vs. every place Areazine profiles (place-level ACS)

$55,089 Bottom 15% higher than 15% of 3,889 places Areazine profiles

$0–$20,000: 0 places Areazine profiles (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 71 places Areazine profiles (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 47 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $220,000–$240,000: 18 places Areazine profiles (0%). Above this entry. $240,000–$260,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. TX $0 $260,000 every profiled place, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (place-level) · 2024 ACS 5-year

The quick read

Reading Marshall, TX beyond the headline numbers

Marshall sits inside Harrison County, Texas, at roughly 32.54°N, -94.37°W. Population 23,820, $55,089 median household income. Median home value $141,400, median rent $949. Poverty rate 22.4%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: Marshall's highest-prevalence health measure is obesity at 41.7%, then short sleep duration at 40.9%.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, CDC PLACES, CMS Hospital Compare, plus live alerts for Marshall from FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC. Comparison bars benchmark each metric against the national reference.

Population
23,820
Marshall
Median Income
$55,089
-19% vs avg
Median Home Value
$141,400
-38% vs avg
Median Age
32.5
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Harrison County) - Marshall's own historical series isn't separately published by the Census Bureau, so these year-over-year figures track the surrounding county, not the city alone.

20132024
Population
70K+6%
Median Income
$66,103+45%
Median Home Value
$180,400+66%
Poverty Rate
15.6%-3%
Unemployment
5.6%-42%

Economics

Economics indicators for Marshall, TX
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$949/mo
Poverty Rate
22.4% +58% vs avg
Unemployment 8.1%
Bachelor's Degree+ 20%
Work From Home 5.4%
Public Transit 0%

Population

White 36.9%
African American 39.8%
Asian 0.3%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.5%

Health Profile 14 measures

Health Indicators

Obesity
41.7%
Short Sleep Duration
40.9%
High Blood Pressure
40.1%
Physical Inactivity
33.9%
Frequent Mental Distress
20.2%
Lack of Health Insurance
18.3%
Current Smoking
16.4%
Frequent Physical Distress
15.7%
Diabetes
15.6%
Binge Drinking
14.8%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 48.4%
Annual Checkup 76%

Other Measures

Coronary Heart Disease
7.1%
Stroke
4.6%

Frequently Asked Questions 5

What is the population of Marshall, TX? ▼
Marshall, TX has a population of 23,820 people, located in Harrison County, Texas.
What is the median household income in Marshall? ▼
The median household income in Marshall, TX is $55,089 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 22.4%.
What is the median home value in Marshall? ▼
The median home value in Marshall, TX is $141,400. Median rent is $949/month.
What are the top health concerns in Marshall? ▼
The top health indicators in Marshall include Obesity (41.7%), Short Sleep Duration (40.9%), High Blood Pressure (40.1%). Data from CDC PLACES.
What is the median age in Marshall? ▼
The median age in Marshall, TX is 32.5 years. 20% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Marshall, TX is located in Harrison County, Texas. With a population of 24K and a $55,089 median household income, the community faces health challenges including obesity and short sleep duration. Safety alerts for the Marshall area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Primary source data

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Nearby Cities 8

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Using Marshall's profile

Use this as a starting research checklist, not a verdict on whether to live here.

  • Check live recalls, weather and hazard alerts scoped to the Marshall area before relying on national headlines. Check your area
  • Read the poverty rate alongside the income figure, two places with the same median can have very different realities.
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Population and economics (income, home value, poverty, education) are place-level U.S. Census ACS; health is CDC PLACES; hospital counts reflect facilities in and around the city.

Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates, place geography). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Climate data from NOAA. Education data from NCES. Cost of living from Bureau of Economic Analysis. Crime statistics, where referenced on Areazine, originate from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Housing market figures referenced on Areazine come from HUD Fair Market Rents. Census economics and population are at place geography; some health and hospital indicators are reported at the county level (Harrison County) where that is the smallest published unit.

Every figure on Areazine is published directly from official U.S. government sources, no number is typed in by an editor. City demographic and health figures are compiled directly from U.S. Census, CDC, and CMS releases, updated quarterly within 30 days of upstream release. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.