County · Mississippi
Marshall County, Mississippi
Marshall County, Mississippi. Marshall County had 34,654 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 2.7% since 2020, while Mississippi shrank 0.2%. It holds 8 places (3 cities, villages and boroughs and 5 census-designated) and 10 census tracts. GEOID 28093.
Marshall County is one of the 9 counties of the Memphis, TN-MS-AR metropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
34,654
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 33,752 · ACS 2020-2024: 33,979
Median household income
$53,458
±$7,014 (90% margin)
Mississippi: $56,447
Median home value
$167,900
±$16,877 (90% margin)
Mississippi: $169,800
Median gross rent
$868
±$107 (90% margin)
Mississippi: $954
How many people live in Marshall County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 33,752 residents in Marshall County. The Census Bureau estimates 34,654 for July 1, 2025, up 2.7% since 2020, while Mississippi shrank 0.2%. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 33,979 over 706 square miles of land.
| Measure | Marshall County | Mississippi | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 33,979 | 2,946,779 | −1,620 |
| Households | 13,187±368 | 1,145,431 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.44±0.07 | 2.49 | −0.18 |
| Housing units | 15,519±43 | 1,341,114 | no clear change |
Marshall County's population since 2000
From 34,993 in 2000 to 34,654 in 2025: down 1.0%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Marshall County?
Marshall County holds 8 places: 3 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 5 census-designated places. The largest is Holly Springs with 6,402 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Holly Springs | 6,968 | $45,462 |
|---|---|---|
| Byhalia | 1,339 | $38,500 |
| VictoriaGEOID 2876760 | 1,066 | $70,143 |
| Potts CampGEOID 2859720 | 416 | $41,875 |
| BethlehemGEOID 2805780 | 319 | not published |
| Mount PleasantGEOID 2849640 | 293 | $60,267 |
| Red BanksGEOID 2861240 | 215 | not published |
| WaterfordGEOID 2877880 | 112 | $32,917 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Marshall County?
The median resident of Marshall County is 41.9 years old; 20.8% are under 18 and 19.0% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 47.1%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 42.8%. 2.8% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Marshall County | Mississippi | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41.9±1.1 | 38.6 | +1.5 |
| Under 18 years | 20.8% | 23.3% | – |
| 65 years and over | 19.0%±0.2 pts | 17.2% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 5.1% | 3.7% | +1.4 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 47.1%±0.6 pts | 55.2% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 42.8%±1.2 pts | 36.3% | −4.9 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.2%±0.2 pts | 1.0% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.2%±0.2 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.2 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.9%±1.3 pts | 3.0% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.6%±0.5 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 2.8%±0.7 pts | 2.4% | +1.2 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 5.4%±1.2 pts | 4.3% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 5.2%±0.8 pts | 6.8% | – |
| With a disability | 23.6%±2.1 pts | 17.8% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 11.8%±1.8 pts | 11.0% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 81.4%±2.7 pts | 87.1% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 14.6%±1.8 pts | 25.1% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 5.5%±1.3 pts | 9.9% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 3.3%±1.4 pts | 2.1% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Marshall County earn?
Half of Marshall County's 13,187 households earn less than $53,458 a year (±$7,014), against $56,447 in Mississippi. In 2015-2019 it was $51,976 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 23.0% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Marshall County | Mississippi | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $53,458±$7,014 | $56,447 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $73,596±$6,610 | $78,922 | – |
| Per capita income | $28,455±$2,372 | $31,549 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 23.0%±3.1 pts | 18.9% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 36.4%±6.8 pts | 26.0% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 13.9%±2.7 pts | 13.5% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 80.0%±3.2 pts | 84.1% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Marshall County?
Owners occupy 79.1% of Marshall County's occupied homes and renters 20.9%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $167,900 by its owner (±$16,877). The median renter pays $868 a month including utilities, and 49.6% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Marshall County | Mississippi | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $167,900±$16,877 | $169,800 | +$35,108 |
| Median gross rent | $868±$107 | $954 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 49.6%±10.5 pts | 42.1% | +16.3 pts |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,384±$84 | $1,394 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 79.1%±2.6 pts | 70.0% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 15,519±43 | 1,341,114 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0%±0.4 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 2.9%±2.1 pts | 8.2% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 70.4%±2.8 pts | 69.3% | – |
| Mobile homes | 23.8%±2.6 pts | 14.4% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 2.1%±0.7 pts | 1.7% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 4.2%±1.3 pts | 4.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Marshall County building?
Builders took permits for 372 new housing units across Marshall County in 2025 (341 single-family), 10.7 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Marshall County get to work?
86.4% of Marshall County's workers drive alone and 3.5% work from home. The average trip to work takes 29.2 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 4.4%.
| Measure | Marshall County | Mississippi | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 54.7%±2.3 pts | 57.4% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.4%±1.2 pts | 5.8% | −2.3 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 86.4%±2.2 pts | 81.8% | – |
| Carpooled | 8.9%±2.0 pts | 9.2% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.4%±0.6 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Walked | 0.4%±0.4 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Worked from home | 3.5%±1.3 pts | 5.9% | no clear change |
| Mean travel time to work | 29.2 min±1.6 | 25.6 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What are Marshall County's census tracts?
Marshall County is divided into 10 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $39,125 (Tract 9505.01) to $85,300 (Tract 9503.02).
| Tract 9501.0128093950101 | 2,912±570 | $71,381 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9501.0228093950102 | 3,376±444 | $44,144 |
| Tract 9502.0128093950201 | 3,523±630 | $39,444 |
| Tract 9502.0228093950202 | 4,392±518 | $54,006 |
| Tract 9503.0128093950301 | 3,418±544 | $67,174 |
| Tract 9503.0228093950302 | 3,861±584 | $85,300 |
| Tract 9504.0128093950401 | 2,338±353 | $47,933 |
| Tract 9504.0228093950402 | 4,543±410 | $42,621 |
| Tract 9505.0128093950501 | 2,443±474 | $39,125 |
| Tract 9505.0228093950502 | 3,173±409 | $42,429 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Marshall County compare with Mississippi's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 22nd of 82 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 12th of 82 |
| Residents per square mile | 31st of 82 |
| Median household income | 25th of 82 |
| Median home value | 15th of 82 |
| Median gross rent | 24th of 81 |
| Poverty rate | 33rd of 82 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 63rd of 82 |
| Median age | 19th of 82 |
Source: PlainCities ranks from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
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