Marshall, TX Demographics

A map of Marshall's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Black	9,466	8,368	39.7%	35.8%
White	8,053	9,032	33.8%	38.6%
Hispanic	5,370	4,994	22.5%	21.3%
Multiracial	788	600	3.3%	2.6%
Asian	83	197	0.3%	0.8%
Native American/Other	65	201	0.3%	0.9%

Marshall, Texas has an estimated population of 23,825, a slight increase from the 23,392 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 39.7% Black, 33.8% White, 22.5% Hispanic, 3.3% Multiracial, 0.3% Asian, and 0.3% Native American/Other. 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 is about as racially diverse as it was in the 2020 Census. It is slightly more diverse than Texas 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 67.7% in 2020 and 67.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Marshall is ranked the 146th most populous place in Texas, out of 1,863 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 139th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Marshall's White Population

8,053 residents of Marshall, or 33.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Marshall is lower than in Texas overall, where 39.1% of the population is White. Marshall ranks 1196th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Marshall's White population has declined by an estimated 10.8%. White residents' share of Marshall's population has decreased from 38.6% to 33.8%.

Marshall is less White than neighboring Scottsville (39.7% White), Nesbitt (73.1% White), Hallsville (77.8% White), Jefferson (46.7% White), and Pine Harbor (70.5% White).

Marshall's Black Population

9,466 residents of Marshall, or 39.7% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Marshall is significantly higher than in Texas overall, where 11.9% of the population is Black. Marshall ranks 41st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Marshall's Black population has grown by an estimated 13.1%. Black residents' share of Marshall's population has increased from 35.8% to 39.7%.

Marshall is more Black than neighboring Scottsville (21.9% Black), Nesbitt (13.4% Black), Hallsville (6% Black), and Pine Harbor (0% Black). Marshall is less Black than neighboring Jefferson (46.4% Black).

Marshall's Asian Population

83 residents of Marshall, or 0.3% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Marshall is lower than in Texas overall, where 5.5% of the population is Asian. Marshall ranks 542nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Marshall's Asian population has declined by an estimated 57.9%. Asian residents' share of Marshall's population has decreased from 0.8% to 0.3%.

Marshall is more Asian than neighboring Scottsville (0% Asian), Hallsville (0.2% Asian), and Pine Harbor (0% Asian). Marshall is less Asian than neighboring Nesbitt (13.4% Asian), and Jefferson (0.8% Asian).

Marshall's Hispanic Population

5,370 residents of Marshall, or 22.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Marshall is significantly lower than in Texas overall, where 39.7% of the population is Hispanic. Marshall ranks 1118th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Marshall's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 7.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Marshall's population has increased from 21.3% to 22.5%.

Marshall is more Hispanic than neighboring Nesbitt (0% Hispanic), Hallsville (13% Hispanic), Jefferson (1.6% Hispanic), and Pine Harbor (21.2% Hispanic). Marshall is less Hispanic than neighboring Scottsville (27.6% Hispanic).

Marshall's Native American/Other Population

65 residents of Marshall, or 0.3% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Marshall is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Marshall ranks 586th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Marshall's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 67.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of Marshall's population has decreased from 0.9% to 0.3%.

Marshall is more Native American/Other than neighboring Nesbitt (0% Native American/Other), Jefferson (0% Native American/Other), and Pine Harbor (0% Native American/Other). Marshall is less Native American/Other than neighboring Scottsville (0.7% Native American/Other), and Hallsville (1.1% Native American/Other).

Marshall's Multiracial Population

788 residents of Marshall, or 3.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Marshall is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 3.1% of the population is Multiracial. Marshall ranks 1072nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Marshall's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 31.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Marshall's population has increased from 2.6% to 3.3%.

Marshall is more Multiracial than neighboring Nesbitt (0% Multiracial), and Hallsville (1.9% Multiracial). Marshall is less Multiracial than neighboring Scottsville (10.1% Multiracial), Jefferson (4.6% Multiracial), and Pine Harbor (8.3% 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.