Marshall County, Alabama facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Marshall County
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Marshall County Courthouse in Guntersville
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Location within the U.S. state of Alabama
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| Country |  United States |
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| State |  Alabama |
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| Founded | January 9, 1836 | |
| Named for | John Marshall | |
| Seat | Guntersville | |
| Largest city | Albertville | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 623 sq mi (1,610 km2) | |
| • Land | 566 sq mi (1,470 km2) | |
| • Water | 57 sq mi (150 km2) 9.2% | |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 97,612 | |
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(2023)
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100,756  |
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| • Density | 156.68/sq mi (60.49/km2) | |
| Time zone | UTC−6 (Central) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (CDT) | |
| Congressional district | 4th | |
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Marshall County is a special area of the state of Alabama, United States. It's called a county. In 2020, about 97,612 people lived here. The main office, or county seat, is in a city called Guntersville. There's also another important office in Albertville.
The county is named after John Marshall. He was a very important judge called the Chief Justice of the United States. He helped shape the laws of the country a long time ago. Marshall County is part of a larger area called the Albertville, AL Micropolitan Statistical Area. This area is also included in the Huntsville-Decatur-Albertville, AL Combined Statistical Area.
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History
Marshall County was officially created on January 9, 1836. This means it has been a county for a very long time!
Geography
Marshall County covers a total area of about 623 square miles. To give you an idea, that's like a square with sides about 25 miles long. Most of this area, about 566 square miles, is land. The rest, about 57 square miles, is water. This water makes up about 9.2% of the county's total area.
The famous Tennessee River flows through Marshall County. It even runs both north and south within the county, which is pretty unique!
River
Neighboring Counties
Marshall County shares its borders with several other counties:
- Jackson County is to the northeast.
- DeKalb County is to the east.
- Etowah County is to the southeast.
- Blount County is to the south.
- Cullman County is to the southwest.
- Morgan County is to the west.
- Madison County is to the northwest.
Transportation
Getting around Marshall County is easy thanks to its major roads and a railway.
Main Highways
Highways are important roads that connect different towns and cities. Here are some of the main ones in Marshall County:
U.S. Highway 231
U.S. Highway 431
State Route 68
State Route 69
State Route 75
State Route 79
State Route 168
State Route 179
State Route 205
State Route 227
Railways
- Alabama and Tennessee River Railway
People and Population
The number of people living in Marshall County has grown a lot over the years. In 1840, there were about 7,553 people. By 2020, the population had grown to 97,612. Experts think the population is still growing, reaching over 100,000 people by 2023.
Population in 2020
In 2020, there were 97,612 people living in Marshall County. These people lived in about 35,330 homes, and 25,078 of these were families.
The county is home to people from many different backgrounds. Most people are White. There are also growing numbers of Black or African American people, Native Americans, Asians, and people from other races. Many people also identify as Hispanic or Latino, making the county a diverse place to live.
Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 93,019 people living in Marshall County. The county had about 35,810 households. A household is a group of people living together in one home. About 30% of these households had children under 18 living with them. Many households were married couples, and some were single-parent families.
The average age of people in the county was about 38.2 years old. About 25% of the population was under 18 years old. This means there are many young people and families in Marshall County!
Religion
Many different religious groups have churches and communities in Marshall County. Here are some of the largest groups based on the 2010 census:
- Southern Baptist Convention
- Catholic Church
- The United Methodist Church
- Church of God (Cleveland)
- Churches of Christ
- Assemblies of God
- Episcopal Church
- The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Communities
Marshall County has several cities, towns, and smaller communities where people live.
Cities
- Albertville
- Arab (partly in Cullman County)
- Boaz (partly in Etowah County)
- Guntersville (This is the county seat, where the main county offices are.)
Towns
- Cherokee Ridge
- Douglas
- Grant
- Union Grove
Census-designated place
- Joppa (partly in Cullman County)
Unincorporated communities
These are smaller places that are not officially cities or towns, but people still live there:
Ghost town
- Red Apple (This is a place where people used to live, but now it's mostly empty.)
Education
Students in Marshall County attend schools in several different school districts:
- Albertville City School District
- Marshall County School District
- Boaz City School District
- Arab City School District
- Guntersville City School District
Places to Visit
Marshall County is a great place for outdoor adventures! You can visit several state parks:
These parks offer lots of fun activities like hiking, camping, and exploring nature.
See also
In Spanish: Condado de Marshall (Alabama) para niños
