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Marshall, WI
Village in Dane County, Wisconsin.
Population
3,778
Land area
2.1sq mi
People per sq mi
1,763
ZIP codes
0
Marshall and its ZIP codes
Marshall at a glance
- Marshall is about 16 times as dense as Wisconsin as a whole.
- The median household income is $85,942, 11% above the Wisconsin median of $77,485.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $238,900 (10% below Wisconsin) and median rent is $874 a month.
Local data for Marshall, WI
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Marshall, WI, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$85,942
Poverty rate
12.3%
Median home value
$238,900
Median rent
$874/mo
Homeownership
74.2%
Bachelor's or higher
22.9%
Median age
35.7
Average commute
24.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,495), Irish Americans (573), Norwegian Americans (289).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Dane County. PPP loans are for Marshall.
Unemployment rate
2.9%
Aug 2026, +0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$77,260
361,286 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$81,203
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$51.94B
FY 2026, $92,504 per person
How people get to work
Marshall, WI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone70.1%
- Carpooled6.8%
- Public transit0.2%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other5.7%
- Worked from home17.2%
Average one-way commute: 24.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Marshall, WI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
1,553
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
713
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
82° / 11°F
38.5 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Marshall, WI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.2%
U.S. 33.3% +3.9 pts
Diabetes
10.0%
U.S. 12.1% -2.1 pts
Smoking
13.6%
U.S. 12.8% +0.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.8%
U.S. 11.1% -2.3 pts
Cities near Marshall
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| WaterlooCity | 3.6 mi | 3.8 |
| DeerfieldVillage | 8.6 mi | 2.2 |
| Cottage GroveVillage | 9.1 mi | 4.7 |
| Sun PrairieCity | 9.2 mi | 13.1 |
| Lake MillsCity | 10 mi | 4.2 |
| CambridgeVillage | 11 mi | 1.5 |
| ColumbusCity | 12 mi | 4.5 |
| WindsorVillage | 12 mi | 27.5 |
| Lake RipleyCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 3.3 |
| DeForestVillage | 13 mi | 9.4 |
| RockdaleVillage | 14 mi | 0.3 |
| ReesevilleVillage | 14 mi | 0.6 |
| McFarlandVillage | 15 mi | 4.9 |
| Fall RiverVillage | 15 mi | 1.9 |
| MononaCity | 16 mi | 3.3 |
| Johnson CreekVillage | 16 mi | 3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Marshall, WI in?
- Marshall is in Dane County, Wisconsin.
- What is the population of Marshall, WI?
- About 3,778 people live in Marshall, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Marshall?
- Nearby places include Waterloo (3.6 mi), Deerfield (8.6 mi), Cottage Grove (9.1 mi), Sun Prairie (9.2 mi), Lake Mills (10 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023