Marshalltown is a city located in Marshall County Iowa. Marshalltown has a 2024 population of 27,575. It is also the county seat of Marshall County. Marshalltown is currently growing at a rate of 0% annually and its population has increased by 0.02% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 27,569 in 2020.
The average household income in Marshalltown is $79,511 with a poverty rate of 14.03%. The median age in Marshalltown is 35.7 years: 35.1 years for males, and 36.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Marshalltown was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 18,178 | 66.12% |
| Two or more races | 4,323 | 15.73% |
| Other race | 2,394 | 8.71% |
| Asian | 1,436 | 5.22% |
| Black or African American | 731 | 2.66% |
| Native American | 429 | 1.56% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 10,127 | 2.59 | 66.9 | 33.1 |
| Married | 5,026 | 3.45 | 82.9 | 17.1 |
| Non Family | 3,716 | 1.22 | 49.7 | 50.3 |
| Female | 936 | 3.07 | 53.1 | 46.9 |
| Male | 449 | 3.41 | 57.7 | 42.3 |
3.31
Average Family Size
2.59
Average Household Size
66.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,259 | 7.2% |
| Associates Degree | 1,922 | 10.99% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,230 | 12.75% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,207 | 6.9% |
| High School Graduate | 5,744 | 32.85% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,874 | 10.72% |
| Some College | 3,249 | 18.58% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 11,519 | 10,962 | 2,816 |
| Hispanic | 4,290 | 2,244 | 317 |
| 2+ Races | 1,975 | 1,416 | 324 |
| Other Race | 1,269 | 436 | 122 |
| Asian | 798 | 323 | 133 |
| Black | 500 | 450 | 17 |
| Native American | 187 | 116 | 10 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 95.16%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 24.45%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $48,141 | $66,563 | $35,083 |
| Graduate Degree | $67,486 | $80,691 | $59,094 |
| High School Graduate | $40,531 | $45,385 | $32,546 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $40,621 | $45,770 | $33,831 |
| Overall | $41,960 | $48,048 | $36,079 |
| Some College | $41,852 | $53,814 | $39,245 |
$41,960
Average Earnings
$48,048
Average Male
$36,079
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
66.71% of Marshalltown residents speak only English, while 33.29% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 27.11% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 14,311 | 1,907 | 13.33% |
| Hispanic | 9,037 | 1,586 | 17.55% |
| Multiple | 4,290 | 844 | 19.67% |
| Other | 2,394 | 374 | 15.62% |
| Black | 693 | 59 | 8.51% |
| Asian | 1,436 | 44 | 3.06% |
| Native | 422 | 27 | 6.4% |
14.03%
Overall Poverty Rate
12.07%
Male Poverty Rate
16%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Marshalltown is Multiple, with 19.67% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Marshalltown is Asian, with 3.06% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.68%. Among those working part-time, it was 15.86%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 22.12%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 14.4% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 13.63% |
| Some College | 10.62% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 7.08% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 40.13% |
| Female Unemployed | 38.01% |
| Female Employed | 8.93% |
| Male Employed | 5.24% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $84,059 | $93,977 |
| Households | $68,854 | $79,511 |
| Married Families | $94,286 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $40,156 | $49,943 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
50.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
49.2%
Male Marriage Rate
52.0%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
1,891
Number of Veterans
1,817
Male Veterans
74
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 704 |
| Second Gulf War | 269 |
| First Gulf War | 261 |
| World War II | 132 |
| Korea | 124 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 628 |
| 65 to 74 | 588 |
| 35 to 54 | 318 |
| 55 to 64 | 252 |
| 18 to 34 | 105 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,667 | 11.64% |
| 2+ Races | 118 | 4.67% |
| Hispanic | 118 | 2.14% |
| Black | 60 | 11.28% |
| Asian | 38 | 4.19% |
| Native American | 8 | 3.59% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
12.82%
Veteran Poverty Rate
39.85%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
66.5%
Labor Force Participation
63.5%
Employment Rate
4.5%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
59.19%
Born in Marshalltown
80.9%
Native Born
19.1%
Foreign Born
12.13%
Non Citizen
6.97%
Naturalized
80.9% of Marshalltown residents were born in the United States, with 59.19% having been born in Iowa. 12.13% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 27,584 | 2 | 0.01% |
| 2028 | 27,582 | 2 | 0.01% |
| 2027 | 27,580 | 1 | 0% |
| 2026 | 27,579 | 2 | 0.01% |
| 2025 | 27,577 | 2 | 0.01% |
| 2024 | 27,575 | 1 | 0% |
| 2023 | 27,574 | 178 | 0.65% |
| 2022 | 27,396 | -50 | -0.18% |
| 2021 | 27,446 | -123 | -0.45% |
| 2020 | 27,569 | 820 | 3.07% |
| 2019 | 26,749 | -233 | -0.86% |
| 2018 | 26,982 | -122 | -0.45% |
| 2017 | 27,104 | -66 | -0.24% |
| 2016 | 27,170 | -168 | -0.61% |
| 2015 | 27,338 | -266 | -0.96% |
| 2014 | 27,604 | -219 | -0.79% |
| 2013 | 27,823 | -1 | 0% |
| 2012 | 27,824 | 44 | 0.16% |
| 2011 | 27,780 | 175 | 0.63% |
| 2010 | 27,605 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 26,009 | 831 | 3.3% |
| 1990 | 25,178 | -1,760 | -6.53% |
| 1980 | 26,938 | 719 | 2.74% |
| 1970 | 26,219 | 3,698 | 16.42% |
| 1960 | 22,521 | 2,700 | 13.62% |
| 1950 | 19,821 | 581 | 3.02% |
| 1940 | 19,240 | 1,867 | 10.75% |
| 1930 | 17,373 | 1,642 | 10.44% |
| 1920 | 15,731 | 2,357 | 17.62% |
| 1910 | 13,374 | 1,830 | 15.85% |
| 1900 | 11,544 | 2,630 | 29.5% |
| 1890 | 8,914 | 2,674 | 42.85% |
| 1880 | 6,240 | 3,022 | 93.91% |
| 1870 | 3,218 | -24,366 | -88.33% |