City profile · Texas · Census ACS 2023

Marshall, TX

Population, income, housing, safety, climate and schools for Marshall - drawn straight from Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA, NCES, HUD and FEMA, refreshed on the 2024–2025 release cycle.

23,646
Residents
$49,817
Median income
$133,000
Median home
$1,260
Median rent (state)

Marshall - the verdict

Nationally, Marshall sits in the 19th percentile for household income and the 34th percentile for safety among US cities with a population of 1,000 or more. Source: Census ACS + FBI UCR.

19th
percentile, household income
22nd
percentile, home value
41st
percentile, median rent
34th
percentile, safety
📝 How we sourced this

Population, income, and housing-cost figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year estimates (B-series tables). Crime data uses FBI UCR; climate uses NOAA Climate Normals; school counts come from NCES Common Core of Data; permits use the Census Building Permits Survey (BPS). See our methodology page for the full ETL pipeline and OMB / FIPS join keys.

Data Snapshot: Marshall, TX

Texas's Marshall is a small city, with 23,646 residents per the latest Census Bureau ACS figures. Marshall households earn a median of $49,817 annually, in the lower quartile of U.S. cities for household income, with a poverty rate of 21.8%. Typical homes in Marshall are valued around $133,000, and the median resident age is 32.7 years. About 19.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, while 55.2% of working-age residents are in the labor force.

Housing supply pressure shows in Census Building Permit Survey data: 40 residential units were authorized in 2024 (Building Boom), up 60% from five years earlier. Crime here tracks close to the national norm: the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program logs 1919.4 total incidents per 100,000 residents here, near the national average (agency reporting is voluntary, so this measures reporting activity, not a definitive danger score). NOAA puts Marshall's yearly average temperature at 64.3°F with 51.3 inches of precipitation per year and 0.8 inches of snowfall.

Texas tracks close to the national cost-of-living baseline: the state registers 97.1 on a 100-equals-national-average index (Near Average) per BEA Regional Price Parities 2024. HUD Fair Market Rent for a typical two-bedroom in this state is $1,260 per month. EIA 2023 residential energy data puts Texas's average monthly utility costs around $223 (state average). The average commute for Marshall workers runs 15.4 minutes, with 74.9% driving alone and 6.3% working from home. FEMA's National Risk Index rates natural-hazard exposure at 77.7 out of 100 (High).

Population

23,646 residents

Census ACS 2023 - Texas

Median Household Income

$49,817 /yr

Poverty 21.8%

Cost of Living Index (state)

97.1 (US=100)

Near Average - BEA RPP 2024, Texas average

How does Marshall compare to other US cities?

Where Marshall sits among all US cities (population 1,000+) on each measure, computed live from Census and FBI data.

Household income 19% higher than other cities
Home value 22% pricier than other cities
Median rent 41% pricier than other cities
Safety 34% safer than other cities

"Safer than" reflects total crime rate from FBI UCR; the others use Census ACS estimates.

Zoom in to just Texas and the picture shifts: Marshall ranks #437 of 624 Texas cities by lowest crime rate, a different read than the national percentile above.

How we calculate these percentiles & ranks

Each percentile compares Marshall against every qualifying US city; each in-state rank narrows that to Texas only. Full formula and direction notes: methodology.

Texas-relative analysis

Poverty Rate places Marshall toward the top of Texas's cities

Among the 1,663 Texas cities PlainCities tracks with reported poverty rate data, Marshall ranks #278 - the 83rd percentile within the state. This is a different, narrower cut than the nationwide percentiles above: it compares Marshall only against its own state's cities, not the full US field.

Median Household Income
#1,145 of 1,520
25th percentile in Texas
Median Gross Rent
#610 of 1,663
63rd percentile in Texas
Median Home Value
#900 of 1,505
40th percentile in Texas
Poverty Rate
#278 of 1,663
83rd percentile in Texas
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
#689 of 1,663
58th percentile in Texas

Ranked by raw value (highest first); a higher rank is not automatically "better" for every measure, see each metric's own context above. This is a comparison within Texas only, not a livability score. See the methodology for the source and calculation.

19thIncome percentile
34thSafety percentile

19th percentile nationally for median household income · 34th percentile for safety (lower crime rate). Source: Census ACS 2023 / FBI UCR 2023.

Marshall's profile vs. every US city

Income, affordability, and safety percentile

Marshall's percentile rank on 3 favorable-direction measures (income, affordability, safety) vs. every tracked US city -- higher on every axis is more favorable. Not a composite quality score, just the arithmetic mean of the axes shown. 3-axis radar comparing 1 series across Income, Affordability, Safety. IncomeAffordabilitySafety 41 Avg. percentile National median
Marshall's percentile rank on 3 favorable-direction measures (income, affordability, safety) vs. every tracked US city -- higher on every axis is more favorable. Not a composite quality score, just the arithmetic mean of the axes shown.

How Marshall's home value compares nationally

Median home value vs. every US city (population 1,000+)

$133,000 Among the most affordable more affordable than 78% of 15,600 US cities

$0–$25,000: 5 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $25,000–$50,000: 54 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $50,000–$75,000: 352 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $75,000–$100,000: 1,086 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $100,000–$125,000: 1,516 US cities (10%). Below this entry. $125,000–$150,000: 1,170 US cities (8%). This entry sits in this band. $150,000–$175,000: 1,278 US cities (8%). Above this entry. $175,000–$200,000: 1,229 US cities (8%). Above this entry. $200,000–$225,000: 1,035 US cities (7%). Above this entry. $225,000–$250,000: 976 US cities (6%). Above this entry. $250,000–$275,000: 754 US cities (5%). Above this entry. $275,000–$300,000: 712 US cities (5%). Above this entry. $300,000–$325,000: 521 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $325,000–$350,000: 526 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $350,000–$375,000: 465 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $375,000–$400,000: 393 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $400,000–$425,000: 317 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $425,000–$450,000: 300 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $450,000–$475,000: 307 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $475,000–$500,000: 250 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $500,000–$525,000: 160 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $525,000–$550,000: 156 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $550,000–$575,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $575,000–$600,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $600,000–$625,000: 163 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $625,000–$650,000: 167 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $650,000–$675,000: 135 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $675,000–$700,000: 101 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $700,000–$725,000: 95 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $725,000–$750,000: 71 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $750,000–$775,000: 65 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $775,000–$800,000: 70 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $800,000–$825,000: 57 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $825,000–$850,000: 67 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $850,000–$875,000: 60 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $875,000–$900,000: 58 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $900,000–$925,000: 47 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $925,000–$950,000: 37 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $950,000–$975,000: 31 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $975,000–$1,000,000: 470 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $1,000,000–$1,025,000: 0 US cities (0%). Above this entry. Marshall $0 $1,025,000 every US city, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $25K-wide band; taller bars hold more US cities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2023

Income distribution context

Household income distribution - Marshall, TX Marshall, TX's reported median household income shown against the U.S. national quintile-share pattern (not Marshall, TX-specific quintile data). The Lorenz curve traces the national cumulative income share against cumulative population share, perfect equality is the diagonal; observed inequality bows below. $ Household Income Distribution Marshall, TX median $49,817/yr, vs. U.S. national quintile pattern QUINTILE SHARE OF AGGREGATE INCOME Lowest 20% 3.4% Second 20% 9.2% Middle 20% 15.1% Fourth 20% 23.2% Top 20% 49.1% LORENZ CURVE cumulative income vs. population 100% 0% 100% pop. 0%
Marshall, TX's median household income (Census ACS 5-year estimate) plotted against the U.S. national income-quintile distribution pattern for context; the quintile shares and Lorenz curve are national figures, not computed specifically for Marshall, TX. Diagonal = perfect equality.

Key socioeconomic indicators

Bachelor's degree or higher (adults 25+) 19.9%

Census ACS S1501, educational attainment

Poverty rate (households below FPL) 21.8%

Census ACS S1701, poverty status

Labor force participation (adults 16+) 55.2%

Census ACS S2301, share of working-age residents in the labor force

Population
23,646
Median Income
$49,817
Median Home Value
$133,000
Median Age
32.7
Poverty Rate
21.8%
Labor force participation
55.2%
Bachelor's Degree+
19.9%

Safety & Crime

Total Crime Rate
1919.4
per 100,000 residents
Violent Crime
344.5
per 100,000 residents
Property Crime
1574.9
per 100,000 residents

Reflects incidents reported to the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program — agency participation is voluntary and reporting completeness varies by jurisdiction and year, so this reflects reporting activity, not a definitive danger score. Not adjusted for tourism, commuter, or daytime population.

Climate

Avg Temperature
64.3°F
Annual Precipitation
51.3"
Annual Snowfall
0.8"

Schools

Total Schools
10
Public schools in this city

Population Change

Annual U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP) estimates, 2020–2025

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23,000 residents23,500 residents24,000 residents24,500 residents25,000 residents 202020212022202320242025 23,330 residents 24,467 residents ▲ +4.9%
Marshall's Census PEP population estimates, 2020–2025.

Housing Supply

Census Bureau Building Permits Survey (BPS) - annual residential permits authorized

📈 Building Boom
Total Permits (2024)
40
housing units authorized
Single-Family
40
detached homes
Multifamily
0
apartments & condos
Supply Intensity
1.7
permits per 1,000 residents

5-Year Permit Trend (2019–2024)

Year Total
2019 25
2020 16
2021 38
2022 232
2023 32
2024 40

Permit volume increased 60% from 2019 to 2024.

Commute Patterns

How workers travel to work, Census ACS 2023

Average Commute Time
15.4 minutes
Drive Alone
74.9%
Carpool
12.4%
Public Transit
0.0%
Walk
3.4%
Work from Home
6.3%
Other
3.0%

Based on 10,103 workers 16 and over.

Monthly Utility Costs

State-average estimates for Texas - EIA 2023 residential energy data

Electricity
$130
avg/month
Natural Gas
$45
avg/month
Water & Sewer
$48
avg/month
Total Utilities
$223
estimated/month

Estimates reflect Texas state averages. Actual costs vary by home size, usage, and local rates. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023.

Living Costs & Risk

Cost of living is a Texas state average from BEA; rent and hazard risk are county-level figures from HUD and FEMA for the county Marshall sits in

Cost of Living Index
97.1
Near Average
US average = 100 · BEA RPP 2024
Typical 2-BR Rent
$1,260/mo
HUD Fair Market Rent
County-level FMR estimate
Natural Hazard Risk
77.7 / 100
High
FEMA NRI composite score (county)

Similar Cities in Texas

Belton
23,769 people
Katy
23,900 people
Watauga
23,336 people
Fresno
24,087 people
Horizon City
23,069 people
Corinth
22,868 people

Cities of a Similar Size Nationwide

Population-matched peers from other states, closest to Marshall's 23,646 residents (Census ACS 5-Year 2023).

Griffin, GA
23,650 people
North Lynnwood, WA
23,653 people
Freeport, IL
23,636 people
Fernley, NV
23,631 people
Cartersville, GA
23,617 people
Farmington, MN
23,675 people

Cities with a Similar Household Income Nationwide

Median-household-income-matched peers from other states, closest to Marshall's $49,817 (Census ACS 5-Year 2023, table B19013).

Cynthiana, KY
$49,817 median income
St. Charles, MI
$49,816 median income
Rantoul, IL
$49,821 median income
Claypool, IN
$49,821 median income
Macy, IN
$49,821 median income
Palmyra, IN
$49,821 median income

Race & Ethnicity Composition

Race and ethnicity - Marshall, TX Race categories sum to one hundred percent per Census methodology. Hispanic or Latino is shown separately as an ethnicity overlay; it cuts across all race categories per OMB Directive 15. Race & Ethnicity Composition Marshall, TX - Census ACS, OMB race + ethnicity categories RACE, sums to 100% 39.3% 40.1% 8.1% 11.5% ETHNICITY, Hispanic or Latino (any race) 22.7% White 39.3% Black or African American 40.1% Asian 0.4% American Indian 0.6% Native Hawaiian 0.0% Some other race 8.1% Two or more races 11.5% Per OMB Directive 15: Hispanic/Latino ethnicity is reported separately from the race categories.
Race categories sum to 100%. Hispanic or Latino ethnicity is reported separately and cuts across race per Census/OMB methodology.

City-level race and ethnicity, Census ACS 5-year 2023 (tables B02001, B03001), OMB Directive 15 categories.

How Marshall compares to nearby Texas cities

Population + median household income, sourced from Census Bureau ACS 5-year B01001 (population) and B19013 (median household income).

City Population Median Household Income
Marshall (this city) 23,646 $49,817
Belton 23,769 $63,544
Katy 23,900 $107,332
Watauga 23,336 $91,669
Census ACS 5-year FIPS TX FBI UCR NOAA Normals NCES CCD Census BPS 2024 OMB Bulletin 23-01

What do people ask about Marshall, TX?

What is the population of Marshall, TX? +

Marshall, TX has a population of 23,646 according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in Marshall, TX? +

The median household income in Marshall is $49,817 per year, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the cost of living in Marshall? +

BEA does not publish a city-level cost-of-living figure for Marshall; the closest available measure is the Texas state average, a cost of living index of 97.1 (U.S. average = 100), rated "Near Average" based on BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 data. Costs within Texas vary by metro area.

Is Marshall, TX safe? +

Marshall has a total crime rate of 1919.4 per 100,000 residents, which is near the national average. This reflects incidents reported to the FBI UCR program, not a definitive safety score -- agency reporting is voluntary and completeness varies by jurisdiction.

What is the median home value in Marshall, TX? +

Marshall's median home value sits at $133,000, according to Census ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the climate like in Marshall? +

Marshall has an average annual temperature of 64.3°F, 51.3 inches of precipitation, and 0.8 inches of snowfall per year. Source: NOAA Climate Normals.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year 2023, FBI UCR, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES CCD, Census BPS 2024, Census ACS B08301/B08136, U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023, BEA Regional Price Parities 2024, HUD Fair Market Rents 2026, FEMA National Risk Index.

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Primary sources: Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES.

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