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Marshall, MO
City in Saline County, Missouri.
Population
13,739
Land area
10.1sq mi
People per sq mi
1,357
ZIP codes
0
Marshall and its ZIP codes
Marshall at a glance
- Marshall is about 15 times as dense as Missouri as a whole.
- It is the 63rd most populous of 1,062 cities and towns in Missouri.
- Households here earn a median of $54,437 a year, 23% less than the Missouri figure of $70,702.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $147,900 (36% below Missouri) and median rent is $761 a month.
Local data for Marshall, MO
Counts from official public data
- Nursing Homes2
- Schools10
- Colleges2
- Libraries1
- Banks11
- Post Offices1
- Parks4
- Grocery Stores6
- Restaurants46
- Affordable Housing4
- Home Health Agencies1
- Dialysis Centers1
- Community Health Centers3
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment1
- Private Schools1
- Community Colleges & Trade Schools1
- Toxic Release Facilities2
- Historic Places6
Housing and community stats
Marshall, MO, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$54,437
Poverty rate
17.1%
Median home value
$147,900
Median rent
$761/mo
Homeownership
65.4%
Bachelor's or higher
25.4%
Median age
30.9
Average commute
14.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (2,436), Irish Americans (1,221), Mexican Americans (992).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Saline County. PPP loans are for Marshall.
Unemployment rate
4.1%
Aug 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$47,626
8,832 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$51,364
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$133M
FY 2026, $5,718 per person
How people get to work
Marshall, MO, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone78.0%
- Carpooled11.4%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked5.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.8%
- Worked from home3.8%
Average one-way commute: 14.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Marshall, MO, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
399
Countywide, mostly flood
Flood insurance policies
9
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 19°F
41.8 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone6 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Marshall, MO, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.0%
U.S. 33.3% +3.7 pts
Diabetes
11.2%
U.S. 12.1% -0.9 pts
Smoking
15.1%
U.S. 12.8% +2.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.9%
U.S. 11.1% +0.8 pts
Cities near Marshall
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| SlaterCity | 10 mi | 1.4 |
| Mount LeonardTown | 11 mi | 0.1 |
| Malta BendTown | 11 mi | 0.3 |
| NelsonCity | 12 mi | 0.3 |
| GilliamCity | 13 mi | 0.2 |
| Arrow RockTown | 14 mi | 0.1 |
| BlackwaterCity | 14 mi | 0.3 |
| MiamiCity | 15 mi | 0.6 |
| Grand PassVillage | 15 mi | 0.1 |
| Sweet SpringsCity | 16 mi | 1.7 |
| BlackburnCity | 16 mi | 0.3 |
| HoustoniaCity | 17 mi | 0.2 |
| WaverlyCity | 19 mi | 1.3 |
| EmmaCity | 19 mi | 0.6 |
| AlmaCity | 19 mi | 0.3 |
| De WittCity | 19 mi | 0.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Marshall, MO in?
- Marshall is in Saline County, Missouri.
- What is the population of Marshall, MO?
- About 13,739 people live in Marshall, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Marshall?
- Nearby places include Slater (10 mi), Mount Leonard (11 mi), Malta Bend (11 mi), Nelson (12 mi), Gilliam (13 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023