County · Tennessee
Marshall County, Tennessee
Marshall County, Tennessee. Marshall County had 38,071 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 10.9% since 2020, faster than Tennessee (+5.8%). It holds 4 places (4 cities, villages and boroughs) and 6 census tracts. GEOID 47117.
Marshall County is the county of the Lewisburg, TN micropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
38,071
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 34,318 · ACS 2020-2024: 36,049
Median household income
$71,049
±$3,558 (90% margin)
Tennessee: $69,595
Median home value
$279,800
±$12,813 (90% margin)
Tennessee: $286,700
Median gross rent
$946
±$66 (90% margin)
Tennessee: $1,189
How many people live in Marshall County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 34,318 residents in Marshall County. The Census Bureau estimates 38,071 for July 1, 2025, up 10.9% since 2020, faster than Tennessee (+5.8%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 36,049 over 375 square miles of land.
| Measure | Marshall County | Tennessee | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 36,049 | 7,066,383 | +3,084 |
| Households | 13,622±293 | 2,824,277 | +1,298 |
| Average household size | 2.62±0.06 | 2.45 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 14,749±26 | 3,143,670 | +1,080 |
Marshall County's population since 2000
From 26,767 in 2000 to 38,071 in 2025: up 42.2%. 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 4 places: 4 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places). The largest is Lewisburg with 13,517 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Lewisburg | 12,288 | $48,341 |
|---|---|---|
| Chapel Hill | 1,717 | $75,441 |
| Cornersville | 1,228 | $64,375 |
| Petersburg | 528 | $45,417 |
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 39.5 years old; 23.4% are under 18 and 16.9% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 83.0%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 7.1%. 3.2% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Marshall County | Tennessee | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39.5±0.6 | 38.9 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 23.4% | 22.2% | – |
| 65 years and over | 16.9%±0.4 pts | 17.1% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 7.1% | 7.4% | +1.7 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 83.0%±0.6 pts | 71.0% | −1.9 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 3.7%±0.5 pts | 15.4% | −3.9 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.7%±0.2 pts | 1.9% | +0.4 pts |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.6%±0.5 pts | 3.7% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.8%±0.6 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 3.2%±0.7 pts | 6.1% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 7.8%±1.1 pts | 8.6% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 7.5%±1.2 pts | 7.3% | – |
| With a disability | 13.1%±1.7 pts | 14.9% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 10.4%±1.6 pts | 10.0% | +2.9 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 90.8%±1.7 pts | 90.0% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 23.1%±2.7 pts | 31.1% | +8.4 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 6.4%±1.3 pts | 11.7% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.8%±0.8 pts | 3.0% | – |
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 13,622 households earn less than $71,049 a year (±$3,558), against $69,595 in Tennessee. In 2015-2019 it was $65,469 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 11.8% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Marshall County | Tennessee | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $71,049±$3,558 | $69,595 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $95,058±$7,319 | $96,820 | – |
| Per capita income | $37,448±$3,134 | $39,437 | +$6,176 |
| People below the poverty line | 11.8%±2.4 pts | 13.8% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 14.6%±5.0 pts | 18.8% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 6.6%±1.6 pts | 10.8% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 87.6%±2.3 pts | 89.2% | – |
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 76.8% of Marshall County's occupied homes and renters 23.2%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $279,800 by its owner (±$12,813). The median renter pays $946 a month including utilities, and 32.1% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Marshall County | Tennessee | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $279,800±$12,813 | $286,700 | +$111,933 |
| Median gross rent | $946±$66 | $1,189 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 32.1%±7.5 pts | 39.7% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,444±$78 | $1,566 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 76.8%±2.8 pts | 66.9% | +5.0 pts |
| Housing units | 14,749±26 | 3,143,670 | +1,080 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.7%±0.8 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 6.1%±3.9 pts | 6.1% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 83.3%±2.5 pts | 68.3% | – |
| Mobile homes | 7.6%±1.6 pts | 8.1% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 4.0%±1.2 pts | 3.0% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 8.5%±2.0 pts | 5.6% | – |
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 367 new housing units across Marshall County in 2025 (299 single-family), 9.6 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?
77.6% of Marshall County's workers drive alone and 14.3% work from home. The average trip to work takes 29.9 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 3.9%.
| Measure | Marshall County | Tennessee | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 62.0%±2.4 pts | 62.4% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 3.9%±1.4 pts | 4.7% | −2.1 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 77.6%±3.0 pts | 75.8% | – |
| Carpooled | 6.6%±1.7 pts | 8.4% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0%±0.3 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Walked | 0.8%±0.6 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Worked from home | 14.3%±3.1 pts | 12.9% | +11.3 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 29.9 min±1.8 | 25.7 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 6 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $37,786 (Tract 9553) to $95,417 (Tract 9550).
| Tract 955047117955000 | 9,342±624 | $95,417 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 955147117955100 | 6,347±801 | $68,985 |
| Tract 955247117955200 | 6,693±758 | $80,223 |
| Tract 955347117955300 | 4,325±531 | $37,786 |
| Tract 955447117955400 | 4,723±572 | $61,540 |
| Tract 955547117955500 | 4,619±670 | $71,179 |
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 Tennessee's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 43rd of 95 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 9th of 95 |
| Residents per square mile | 37th of 95 |
| Median household income | 19th of 95 |
| Median home value | 21st of 95 |
| Median gross rent | 23rd of 95 |
| Poverty rate | 79th of 95 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 23rd of 95 |
| Median age | 74th of 95 |
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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