Marshville is a town located in Union County North Carolina. Marshville has a 2024 population of 2,700. Marshville is currently growing at a rate of 1.5% annually and its population has increased by 6.3% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,540 in 2020.
The average household income in Marshville is $65,461 with a poverty rate of 18.03%. The median age in Marshville is 36.2 years: 35.8 years for males, and 36.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Marshville was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,239 | 47.91% |
| Black or African American | 1,171 | 45.28% |
| Other race | 98 | 3.79% |
| Two or more races | 76 | 2.94% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 2 | 0.08% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Other race
Two or more races
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Native American
Asian
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 835 | 2.95 | 56.2 | 43.8 |
| Married | 329 | 3.48 | 49.2 | 50.8 |
| Non Family | 232 | 1.24 | 68.5 | 31.5 |
| Female | 231 | 3.87 | 64.1 | 35.9 |
| Male | 43 | 3.23 | 0 | 100 |
3.55
Average Family Size
2.95
Average Household Size
56.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 142 | 8.93% |
| Associates Degree | 188 | 11.82% |
| Bachelors Degree | 148 | 9.3% |
| Graduate Degree | 63 | 3.96% |
| High School Graduate | 535 | 33.63% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 151 | 9.49% |
| Some College | 364 | 22.88% |
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 | 768 | 664 | 159 |
| Black | 640 | 513 | 52 |
| Hispanic | 135 | 77 | 0 |
| Other Race | 65 | 21 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 60 | 42 | 0 |
| Islander | 2 | 2 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 20.7%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $55,511 | $0 | $51,719 |
| Graduate Degree | $46,492 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $39,750 | $40,463 | $37,368 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $33,516 | $55,256 | $0 |
| Overall | $41,662 | $42,277 | $39,286 |
| Some College | $45,938 | $51,667 | $39,102 |
$41,662
Average Earnings
$42,277
Average Male
$39,286
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
92.61% of Marshville residents speak only English, while 7.39% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 7.39% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 1,134 | 318 | 28.04% |
| White | 1,090 | 68 | 6.24% |
| Other | 98 | 49 | 50% |
| Hispanic | 185 | 49 | 26.49% |
| Multiple | 76 | 9 | 11.84% |
| Islander | 2 | 2 | 100% |
18.03%
Overall Poverty Rate
13.92%
Male Poverty Rate
21.82%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Marshville is Islander, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Marshville is White, with 6.24% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 6.21%. Among those working part-time, it was 1.71%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 32.46%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 17.92% |
| High School | 17.84% |
| Some College | 11.69% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.46% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 89.13% |
| Male Unemployed | 13.79% |
| Female Employed | 6.38% |
| Male Employed | 5.16% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $71,080 | $72,209 |
| Households | $60,784 | $65,461 |
| Married Families | $84,375 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $36,304 | $40,806 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
39.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
45.7%
Male Marriage Rate
35.0%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, 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
162
Number of Veterans
124
Male Veterans
38
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 105 |
| Second Gulf War | 43 |
| Vietnam | 16 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 87 |
| 55 to 64 | 37 |
| 65 to 74 | 24 |
| 75+ | 14 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 81 | 10.04% |
| White | 72 | 8.29% |
| 2+ Races | 9 | 13.85% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
31.85%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
61.7%
Labor Force Participation
55.2%
Employment Rate
10.5%
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
78.19%
Born in Marshville
96.56%
Native Born
3.44%
Foreign Born
3.44%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
96.56% of Marshville residents were born in the United States, with 78.19% having been born in North Carolina. 3.44% 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 | 2,900 | 40 | 1.4% |
| 2028 | 2,860 | 40 | 1.42% |
| 2027 | 2,820 | 40 | 1.44% |
| 2026 | 2,780 | 40 | 1.46% |
| 2025 | 2,740 | 40 | 1.48% |
| 2024 | 2,700 | 40 | 1.5% |
| 2023 | 2,660 | 61 | 2.35% |
| 2022 | 2,599 | 16 | 0.62% |
| 2021 | 2,583 | 43 | 1.69% |
| 2020 | 2,540 | -246 | -8.83% |
| 2019 | 2,786 | 33 | 1.2% |
| 2018 | 2,753 | 54 | 2% |
| 2017 | 2,699 | 32 | 1.2% |
| 2016 | 2,667 | 2 | 0.08% |
| 2015 | 2,665 | 47 | 1.8% |
| 2014 | 2,618 | 48 | 1.87% |
| 2013 | 2,570 | 51 | 2.02% |
| 2012 | 2,519 | 26 | 1.04% |
| 2011 | 2,493 | 26 | 1.05% |
| 2010 | 2,467 | 0 | 0% |