Population 5,563 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Marshall
Household size in Marshall
| Period | Marshall | Madison area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.74 | 2.43 | 2.45 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.71 | 2.41 | 2.47 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.83 | 2.39 | 2.43 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.56 | 2.30 | 2.40 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.18 | −0.13 | −0.06 | −0.03 |
The average household in Marshall has 2.56 people, a bit under the U.S. average of 2.65. Still, the typical household here is bigger than in the Madison area as a whole, where it has 2.30 people. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.74, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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
| Period | Marshall | Madison area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 37.9 | 37.0 | 38.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 38.3 | 37.9 | 39.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 39.8 | 38.3 | 40.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 41.1 | 38.9 | 41.4 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.1 | +1.9 | +2.6 | +2.3 |
At 41.1, the median age in Marshall is close to the national median of 40.1, so its age mix looks much like the country's. The population here is older than in the Madison area as a whole, where the median age is 38.9. The median age has climbed from 37.9 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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
| Period | Marshall | Madison area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.9% | 8.7% | 10.4% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 15.7% | 8.8% | 10.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 9.3% | 8.0% | 10.0% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 9.9% | 8.2% | 9.8% | 11.6% |
| Change | +2.0 pts | −0.5 pts | −0.6 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are a bit less common in Marshall than nationally: 9.9%, against 11.6%. Still, single parents are more common here than in the Madison area as a whole (8.2%). The single-parent share has risen 2.0 points since 2006–10, 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
Renters in Marshall
| Period | Marshall | Madison area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.6% | 35.1% | 30.5% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 21.7% | 38.3% | 32.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 26.7% | 38.9% | 33.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 21.2% | 39.7% | 32.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | +5.7 pts | +4.5 pts | +1.6 pts | +1.5 pts |
Marshall is largely a place of homeowners: only 21.2% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 30.9% have no mortgage at all, below the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 5.7 points, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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
| Period | Marshall | Madison area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.8% | 8.9% | 10.5% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 5.9% | 6.3% | 10.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.8% | 5.7% | 10.1% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 5.4% | 5.5% | 9.2% | 9.6% |
| Change | −1.4 pts | −3.4 pts | −1.3 pts | −1.8 pts |
Only 5.4% of homes in Marshall are vacant, far below the national rate of 9.6%, which usually means strong demand for housing. The Madison area as a whole looks much the same. Vacancy has edged down 1.4 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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
| Period | Marshall | Madison area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1982 | 1976 | 1970 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1981 | 1978 | 1971 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1977 | 1979 | 1972 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1983 | 1983 | 1974 | 1980 |
| Change | +0 | +7 | +5 | +6 |
Homes in Marshall are about the same age as the nation's housing: the median home was built in 1983, versus 1980 nationally. The newest homes are mostly in the east, the oldest in the south.
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
| Period | Marshall | Madison area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $861 | $868 | $758 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $870 | $950 | $821 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $929 | $1,072 | $904 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,188 | $1,366 | $1,139 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$327 | +$498 | +$380 | +$606 |
The median renter in Marshall pays $1,188 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $327 a month from 2006–10, a 38% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 41.2% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. The priciest rents are in the east; the most affordable are in the south.
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
Bachelor's degrees in Marshall
| Period | Marshall | Madison area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 26.1% | 41.3% | 26.5% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 19.8% | 43.6% | 28.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 22.8% | 46.9% | 30.4% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 26.8% | 50.6% | 33.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +0.7 pts | +9.3 pts | +7.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
More than a quarter of adults 25 and older in Marshall (26.8%) have a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 0.7 points from 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally. College graduates are most concentrated in the east and least in the center.
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
| Period | Marshall | Madison area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 89.0% | 93.8% | 89.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 91.3% | 94.4% | 90.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 90.2% | 95.2% | 92.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 97.1% | 95.1% | 93.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +8.1 pts | +1.3 pts | +3.8 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in Marshall: 97.1% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma is up 8.1 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. Marshall has a higher share of high school graduates than at least four in five Wisconsin cities.
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
| Period | Marshall | Madison area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.8% | 5.0% | 6.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 7.4% | 5.5% | 7.3% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.9% | 2.6% | 3.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 1.8% | 2.6% | 3.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.0 pts | −2.4 pts | −3.4 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Marshall has been strong: just 1.8% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 3.0 points, mirroring the country. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current 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 compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marshall | 2.56 | 41.1 | 9.9% | 21.2% | 5.4% | 1983 | $1,188 | 26.8% | 97.1% | 1.8% |
| Waterloo | 2.37 | 40.0 | 13.4% | 26.3% | 6.8% | 1968 | $1,078 | 27.8% | 92.9% | 0.9% |
| York Center | 3.19 | 39.9 | 5.6% | 7.8% | 4.6% | 1982 | $1,405 | 33.2% | 95.8% | 0.7% |
| Nora | 2.63 | 39.8 | 12.0% | 11.1% | 2.0% | 1981 | $1,004 | 36.7% | 96.3% | 1.3% |
| Portland | 2.52 | 46.1 | 5.0% | 10.3% | 14.2% | 1959 | $1,097 | 23.0% | 94.9% | 2.9% |
| Deerfield | 2.59 | 38.9 | 8.7% | 17.1% | 2.1% | 1986 | $1,123 | 37.0% | 95.8% | 1.3% |
| Sun Prairie | 2.47 | 37.8 | 9.9% | 35.6% | 3.3% | 1995 | $1,482 | 51.7% | 97.0% | 2.3% |
| Cottage Grove | 2.42 | 39.7 | 4.1% | 24.3% | 3.3% | 1998 | $1,533 | 51.2% | 98.2% | 2.2% |
| Milford | 2.82 | 46.3 | 5.2% | 5.7% | 9.4% | 1990 | $1,181 | 56.8% | 96.5% | 2.5% |
| London | 2.65 | 41.9 | 4.5% | 17.0% | 3.9% | 1992 | $1,270 | 44.4% | 96.4% | 2.0% |
| North Bristol | 2.72 | 43.7 | 8.6% | 13.4% | 5.7% | 1979 | $1,545 | 42.1% | 96.1% | 1.2% |
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. 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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