Population 15,792 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Marshall County
Household size in Marshall County
| Period | Marshall County | Oklahoma | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.72 | 2.55 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.64 | 2.60 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.62 | 2.63 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.67 | 2.58 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.05 | +0.03 | −0.03 |
Households in Marshall County average 2.67 people, about the same as the country as a whole (2.65). The typical household here is bigger than in Oklahoma as a whole, where it has 2.58 people. Household size has edged down from 2.72 in 2006–10, mirroring the country.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Marshall County
| Period | Marshall County | Oklahoma | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 42.2 | 37.4 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 42.7 | 37.5 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 44.4 | 37.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 45.3 | 38.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.1 | +0.6 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 45.3, Marshall County is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 42.2, in line with the national trend. Few Oklahoma counties are older: only three of 77.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Marshall County
| Period | Marshall County | Oklahoma | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.7% | 11.9% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 9.6% | 12.1% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 12.7% | 12.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 10.6% | 12.0% | 11.6% |
| Change | +1.0 pts | +0.1 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head just over one in ten households in Marshall County (10.6%), a little below the national share of 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has edged up 1.0 points, even as the national share fell.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Marshall County
Renters in Marshall County
| Period | Marshall County | Oklahoma | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 23.5% | 31.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 21.2% | 33.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 27.4% | 34.4% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 22.4% | 34.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | −1.0 pts | +2.4 pts | +1.5 pts |
Marshall County is largely a place of homeowners: only 22.4% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 64.9% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has edged down 1.0 points since 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Marshall County
| Period | Marshall County | Oklahoma | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 34.2% | 12.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 33.0% | 12.7% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 32.4% | 13.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 28.3% | 11.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | −5.8 pts | −1.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Marshall County: 28.3% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 5.8 points, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Marshall County
| Period | Marshall County | Oklahoma | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1977 | 1976 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1978 | 1977 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1981 | 1979 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1984 | 1982 | 1980 |
| Change | +7 | +7 | +6 |
The housing in Marshall County is a little younger than the country's: half of it was built after 1984, against 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1977 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the south, while the north has the oldest housing.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Marshall County
| Period | Marshall County | Oklahoma | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $535 | $716 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $626 | $805 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $692 | $897 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $867 | $1,127 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$332 | +$411 | +$606 |
Rent in Marshall County runs $867 a month at the median, utilities included, well below the U.S. median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $332 a month since 2006–10, up 62%, roughly in step with the nation. Rent takes 26.0% of the typical renter's income, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. The priciest rents are in the southwest; the most affordable are in the north.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Marshall County
Bachelor's degrees in Marshall County
| Period | Marshall County | Oklahoma | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.6% | 24.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 14.7% | 24.9% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 15.0% | 26.1% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 17.4% | 28.9% | 35.6% |
| Change | +0.8 pts | +4.7 pts | +7.2 pts |
Fewer adults in Marshall County have a four-year degree than in the country as a whole: 17.4%, against 35.6% nationally. The share with a degree is up 0.8 points from 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Marshall County
| Period | Marshall County | Oklahoma | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 80.3% | 86.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 80.6% | 87.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 78.3% | 88.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 86.0% | 89.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +5.7 pts | +3.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
About one in seven adults in Marshall County never finished high school, a bit more than nationally: 86.0% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% across the U.S. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 5.7 points, as it has nationally.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Marshall County
| Period | Marshall County | Oklahoma | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.7% | 6.1% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 8.2% | 6.8% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.0% | 5.2% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.4% | 5.0% | 5.4% |
| Change | −0.3 pts | −1.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Marshall County is the same as the national rate: 5.4% of the labor force. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Marshall County compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marshall County | 2.67 | 45.3 | 10.6% | 22.4% | 28.3% | 1984 | $867 | 17.4% | 86.0% | 5.4% |
| Bryan County | 2.59 | 38.1 | 13.4% | 36.2% | 11.1% | 1989 | $963 | 26.9% | 88.2% | 4.7% |
| Love County | 2.64 | 39.0 | 12.7% | 27.0% | 16.9% | 1986 | $937 | 16.2% | 85.9% | 5.1% |
| Carter County | 2.54 | 38.7 | 13.8% | 33.2% | 11.6% | 1977 | $1,025 | 20.4% | 88.2% | 3.9% |
| Jefferson County | 2.43 | 42.0 | 13.5% | 29.1% | 20.2% | 1970 | $600 | 15.7% | 84.7% | 5.2% |
| Choctaw County | 2.45 | 41.5 | 12.1% | 34.2% | 16.6% | 1983 | $753 | 15.3% | 87.5% | 4.7% |
| Wichita County | 2.47 | 37.7 | 13.3% | 38.6% | 11.2% | 1972 | $1,105 | 25.8% | 88.6% | 4.1% |
| McCurtain County | 2.80 | 38.2 | 16.2% | 26.9% | 18.3% | 1984 | $742 | 16.6% | 85.8% | 4.8% |
| Sevier County | 2.84 | 33.8 | 12.9% | 32.4% | 16.8% | 1982 | $739 | 10.1% | 73.6% | 5.2% |
| Wilbarger County | 2.57 | 39.5 | 14.8% | 32.8% | 16.5% | 1965 | $881 | 17.6% | 82.0% | 8.7% |
| Howard County | 2.48 | 38.5 | 16.2% | 27.5% | 16.4% | 1980 | $743 | 17.3% | 87.7% | 5.1% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Marshall County. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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