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Marshall, AR
City in Searcy County, Arkansas.
Population
1,196
Land area
4.1sq mi
People per sq mi
293
ZIP codes
0
Marshall and its ZIP codes
Marshall at a glance
- Marshall is about 5 times as dense as Arkansas as a whole.
- The median household income is $28,021, 54% below the Arkansas median of $60,773.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $99,700 (47% below Arkansas) and median rent is $500 a month.
Local data for Marshall, AR
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Marshall, AR, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$28,021
Poverty rate
31.8%
Median home value
$99,700
Median rent
$500/mo
Homeownership
51.5%
Bachelor's or higher
13.8%
Median age
41.5
Average commute
16.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (114), Irish Americans (97), Mexican Americans (37).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Searcy County. PPP loans are for Marshall.
Unemployment rate
3.8%
Aug 2026, -0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$37,098
1,490 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$37,061
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$82.15M
FY 2026, $10,495 per person
How people get to work
Marshall, AR, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone81.4%
- Carpooled8.5%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.9%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other5.5%
- Worked from home3.7%
Average one-way commute: 16.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Marshall, AR, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
272
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
July high / Jan low
89° / 26°F
47.5 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone21 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Marshall, AR, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.0%
U.S. 33.3% +6.7 pts
Diabetes
16.9%
U.S. 12.1% +4.8 pts
Smoking
22.1%
U.S. 12.8% +9.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
13.7%
U.S. 11.1% +2.6 pts
Cities near Marshall
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| GilbertTown | 7 mi | 0.4 |
| LeslieCity | 7.3 mi | 0.8 |
| St. JoeTown | 12 mi | 1.2 |
| DennardCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 21.9 |
| Big FlatTown | 15 mi | 1.1 |
| Witts SpringsCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 3.8 |
| PindallTown | 16 mi | 2.9 |
| FoxCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 5.5 |
| Buffalo CityCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 0.1 |
| Western GroveTown | 22 mi | 1.1 |
| YellvilleCity | 22 mi | 2.5 |
| EvertonTown | 22 mi | 0.5 |
| Mount JudeaCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 3.3 |
| Fifty-SixCity | 23 mi | 2.1 |
| SummitCity | 24 mi | 1.2 |
| ClintonCity | 25 mi | 13.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Marshall, AR in?
- Marshall is in Searcy County, Arkansas.
- What is the population of Marshall, AR?
- About 1,196 people live in Marshall, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Marshall?
- Nearby places include Gilbert (7 mi), Leslie (7.3 mi), St. Joe (12 mi), Dennard (12 mi), Big Flat (15 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023