Marshall, MO Demographics

A map of Marshall's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	9,187	8,796	66.9%	63.7%
Hispanic	2,644	2,598	19.2%	18.8%
Multiracial	768	673	5.6%	4.9%
Black	649	952	4.7%	6.9%
Native American/Other	403	637	2.9%	4.6%
Asian	88	150	0.6%	1.1%

Marshall, Missouri has an estimated population of 13,739, a less than 1% change from the 13,806 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 66.9% White, 19.2% Hispanic, 5.6% Multiracial, 4.7% Black, 2.9% Native American/Other, and 0.6% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Marshall, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Marshall has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably more diverse than Missouri overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Marshall, that probability was 54.9% in 2020 and 51.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Marshall is ranked the 63rd most populous place in Missouri, out of 1,082 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Marshall was ranked the 62nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Marshall's White Population

9,187 residents of Marshall, or 66.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Marshall is lower than in Missouri overall, where 76.3% of the population is White. Marshall ranks 990th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Marshall's White population has grown by an estimated 4.4%. White residents' share of Marshall's population has increased from 63.7% to 66.9%.

Marshall is less White than neighboring Slater (72.5% White), Malta Bend (99.1% White), Mount Leonard (94.2% White), Nelson (96% White), and Miami (85.9% White).

Marshall's Black Population

649 residents of Marshall, or 4.7% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Marshall is lower than in Missouri overall, where 10.9% of the population is Black. Marshall ranks 133rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Marshall's Black population has declined by an estimated 31.8%. Black residents' share of Marshall's population has decreased from 6.9% to 4.7%.

Marshall is more Black than neighboring Malta Bend (0.9% Black), Mount Leonard (0% Black), Nelson (3.2% Black), and Miami (0% Black). Marshall is less Black than neighboring Slater (14.1% Black).

Marshall's Asian Population

88 residents of Marshall, or 0.6% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Marshall is comparable to the share in Missouri overall, where 2.1% of the population is Asian. Marshall ranks 176th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Marshall's Asian population has declined by an estimated 41.3%. Asian residents' share of Marshall's population has decreased from 1.1% to 0.6%.

Marshall is more Asian than neighboring Malta Bend (0% Asian), Mount Leonard (0% Asian), Nelson (0% Asian), and Miami (0% Asian). Marshall is less Asian than neighboring Slater (2.6% Asian).

Marshall's Hispanic Population

2,644 residents of Marshall, or 19.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Marshall is considerably higher than in Missouri overall, where 5.2% of the population is Hispanic. Marshall ranks 22nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Marshall's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 1.8%. Hispanic residents' share of Marshall's population has remained roughly unchanged at 19.2%.

Marshall is more Hispanic than neighboring Slater (9% Hispanic), Malta Bend (0% Hispanic), Mount Leonard (0% Hispanic), Nelson (0% Hispanic), and Miami (0% Hispanic).

Marshall's Native American/Other Population

403 residents of Marshall, or 2.9% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Marshall is slightly higher than in Missouri overall, where 0.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Marshall ranks 27th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Marshall's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 36.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of Marshall's population has decreased from 4.6% to 2.9%.

Marshall is more Native American/Other than neighboring Slater (0% Native American/Other), Malta Bend (0% Native American/Other), Mount Leonard (1.9% Native American/Other), Nelson (0% Native American/Other), and Miami (0% Native American/Other).

Marshall's Multiracial Population

768 residents of Marshall, or 5.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Marshall is comparable to the share in Missouri overall, where 4.8% of the population is Multiracial. Marshall ranks 509th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Marshall's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 14.1%. Multiracial residents' share of Marshall's population has increased from 4.9% to 5.6%.

Marshall is more Multiracial than neighboring Slater (1.9% Multiracial), Malta Bend (0% Multiracial), Mount Leonard (3.8% Multiracial), and Nelson (0.8% Multiracial). Marshall is less Multiracial than neighboring Miami (14.1% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.