County · West Virginia
Marshall County, West Virginia
Marshall County, West Virginia. Marshall County had 29,159 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 4.7% since 2020, a steeper fall than West Virginia's (−1.5%). It holds 6 places (6 cities, villages and boroughs) and 10 census tracts. GEOID 54051.
Marshall County is one of the 3 counties of the Wheeling, WV-OH metropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
29,159
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 30,591 · ACS 2020-2024: 29,865
Median household income
$59,169
±$5,383 (90% margin)
West Virginia: $59,608
Median home value
$149,800
±$12,676 (90% margin)
West Virginia: $162,600
Median gross rent
$837
±$49 (90% margin)
West Virginia: $872
How many people live in Marshall County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 30,591 residents in Marshall County. The Census Bureau estimates 29,159 for July 1, 2025, down 4.7% since 2020, a steeper fall than West Virginia's (−1.5%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 29,865 over 305 square miles of land.
| Measure | Marshall County | West Virginia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 29,865 | 1,778,373 | −1,443 |
| Households | 12,487±322 | 728,655 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.33±0.06 | 2.37 | −0.18 |
| Housing units | 14,701±27 | 861,325 | −1,083 |
Marshall County's population since 2000
From 35,519 in 2000 to 29,159 in 2025: down 17.9%. 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 6 places: 6 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places). The largest is Moundsville with 7,659 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
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 46.3 years old; 19.0% are under 18 and 23.8% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 92.9%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 4.1%. 0.6% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Marshall County | West Virginia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 46.3±0.3 | 42.7 | +0.6 |
| Under 18 years | 19.0%±0.2 pts | 20.0% | – |
| 65 years and over | 23.8%±0.1 pts | 21.0% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.2% | 2.1% | +0.2 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 92.9%±1.1 pts | 89.7% | −3.8 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.3%±0.2 pts | 3.1% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.3%±0.2 pts | 0.8% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.1%±0.7 pts | 3.9% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 1.0%±0.9 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 0.6%±0.2 pts | 1.8% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 2.0%±0.7 pts | 2.5% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 7.3%±1.2 pts | 7.4% | – |
| With a disability | 19.7%±1.6 pts | 19.1% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 5.6%±1.1 pts | 6.0% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 92.5%±1.6 pts | 89.3% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 20.5%±2.0 pts | 24.1% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 6.8%±1.4 pts | 9.7% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.6%±0.6 pts | 2.4% | – |
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 12,487 households earn less than $59,169 a year (±$5,383), against $59,608 in West Virginia. In 2015-2019 it was $59,759 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 16.8% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Marshall County | West Virginia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $59,169±$5,383 | $59,608 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $78,395±$5,098 | $81,190 | – |
| Per capita income | $34,200±$2,034 | $34,203 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 16.8%±2.2 pts | 16.7% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 27.8%±6.1 pts | 21.5% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 21.2%±2.5 pts | 17.3% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 85.7%±2.3 pts | 86.1% | – |
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 78.4% of Marshall County's occupied homes and renters 21.6%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $149,800 by its owner (±$12,676). The median renter pays $837 a month including utilities, and 47.9% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Marshall County | West Virginia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $149,800±$12,676 | $162,600 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $837±$49 | $872 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 47.9%±8.1 pts | 39.0% | +12.7 pts |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,147±$53 | $1,255 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 78.4%±3.5 pts | 74.9% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 14,701±27 | 861,325 | −1,083 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.2%±0.8 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 4.5%±3.6 pts | 6.7% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 81.5%±2.5 pts | 70.9% | – |
| Mobile homes | 8.8%±2.0 pts | 13.6% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.5%±0.4 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 27.7%±3.0 pts | 14.9% | – |
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 0 new housing units across Marshall County in 2025 (0 single-family), 0.0 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?
79.1% of Marshall County's workers drive alone and 5.3% work from home. The average trip to work takes 24.6 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 4.3%.
| Measure | Marshall County | West Virginia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 53.9%±2.0 pts | 53.8% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.3%±1.2 pts | 5.4% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 79.1%±3.0 pts | 78.1% | – |
| Carpooled | 11.0%±2.4 pts | 8.5% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.3%±0.2 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Walked | 3.0%±1.2 pts | 2.5% | – |
| Worked from home | 5.3%±1.7 pts | 9.1% | +3.2 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 24.6 min±1.4 | 26.6 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 $30,366 (Tract 202) to $80,100 (Tract 213).
| Tract 20254051020200 | 2,201±363 | $30,366 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 20554051020500 | 957±182 | $45,083 |
| Tract 206.0154051020601 | 2,075±293 | $42,321 |
| Tract 207.0254051020702 | 1,413±229 | $72,188 |
| Tract 20854051020800 | 3,485±396 | $52,813 |
| Tract 20954051020900 | 4,551±456 | $55,938 |
| Tract 210.0154051021001 | 1,437±281 | $44,970 |
| Tract 210.0254051021002 | 4,373±616 | $52,966 |
| Tract 21154051021100 | 4,935±601 | $68,878 |
| Tract 21354051021300 | 4,438±485 | $80,100 |
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 West Virginia's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 18th of 55 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 38th of 55 |
| Residents per square mile | 15th of 55 |
| Median household income | 17th of 55 |
| Median home value | 26th of 55 |
| Median gross rent | 15th of 55 |
| Poverty rate | 27th of 55 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 18th of 55 |
| Median age | 17th of 55 |
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
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Marshall County are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' school search.