Marshall County, Alabama facts for kids
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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 |
| State |  Alabama |
| 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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(2021)
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98,228  |
| • 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 county of the state of Alabama, United States. As of the 2020 census the population was 97,612. Its county seat is Guntersville. A second courthouse is in Albertville. Its name is in honor of John Marshall, famous Chief Justice of the United States. Marshall County is a dry county, with the exception of the four cities of Albertville, Arab, Guntersville, and Boaz. Marshall County comprises the Albertville, AL Micropolitan Statistical Area, which is also included in the Huntsville-Decatur-Albertville, AL Combined Statistical Area.
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History
Marshall County was established on January 9, 1836.
Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 623 square miles (1,610 km2), of which 566 square miles (1,470 km2) is land and 57 square miles (150 km2) (9.2%) is water. The Tennessee River runs both north and south within the county.
River
Adjacent counties
- Jackson County - northeast
- DeKalb County - east
- Etowah County - southeast
- Blount County - south
- Cullman County - southwest
- Morgan County - west
- Madison County - northwest
Transportation
Major highways
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
Rail
- Alabama and Tennessee River Railway
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1840 | 7,553 | — | |
| 1850 | 8,846 | 17.1% | |
| 1860 | 11,472 | 29.7% | |
| 1870 | 9,871 | −14.0% | |
| 1880 | 14,585 | 47.8% | |
| 1890 | 18,935 | 29.8% | |
| 1900 | 23,289 | 23.0% | |
| 1910 | 28,553 | 22.6% | |
| 1920 | 32,669 | 14.4% | |
| 1930 | 39,802 | 21.8% | |
| 1940 | 42,395 | 6.5% | |
| 1950 | 45,090 | 6.4% | |
| 1960 | 48,018 | 6.5% | |
| 1970 | 54,211 | 12.9% | |
| 1980 | 65,622 | 21.0% | |
| 1990 | 70,832 | 7.9% | |
| 2000 | 82,231 | 16.1% | |
| 2010 | 93,019 | 13.1% | |
| 2020 | 97,612 | 4.9% | |
| 2021 (est.) | 98,228 | 5.6% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 1790–1960 1900–1990 1990–2000 2010–2020 |
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2010 census
At the 2010 census there were 93,019 people, 35,810 households, and 25,328 families living in the county. The population density was 164 people per square mile (63/km2). There were 40,342 housing units at an average density of 71 per square mile (28/km2). The racial makeup of the county was 87.6% White, 1.6% Black or African American, 0.8% Native American, 0.5% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 7.8% from other races, and 1.7% from two or more races. 12.1% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. Of the 35,810 households 30.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.4% were married couples living together, 12.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.3% were non-families. 25.4% of households were one person and 11.4% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.57 and the average family size was 3.05.
The age distribution was 25.0% under the age of 18, 8.58% from 18 to 24, 25.3% from 25 to 44, 26.0% from 45 to 64, and 14.9% 65 or older. The median age was 38.2 years. For every 100 females, there were 97.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 100.1 males.
The median household income was $37,661 and the median family income was $47,440. Males had a median income of $36,024 versus $27,478 for females. The per capita income for the county was $19,875. About 15.3% of families and 19.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 30.3% of those under age 18 and 12.5% of those age 65 or over.
2020 census
| Race | Num. | Perc. |
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| White (non-Hispanic) | 74,666 | 76.49% |
| Black or African American (non-Hispanic) | 2,293 | 2.35% |
| Native American | 418 | 0.43% |
| Asian | 579 | 0.59% |
| Pacific Islander | 128 | 0.13% |
| Other/Mixed | 3,870 | 3.96% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15,658 | 16.04% |
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 97,612 people, 35,330 households, and 25,078 families residing in the county.
Religion
As of the census of 2010:
- Southern Baptist Convention (35556)
- Catholic Church (8382)
- The United Methodist Church (6908)
- Church of God (Cleveland) (2810)
- Churches of Christ (2495)
- Assemblies of God (692)
- Episcopal Church (669)
- The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (609)
Communities
Cities
- Albertville
- Arab (partly in Cullman County)
- Boaz (partly in Etowah County)
- Guntersville (county seat)
Towns
- Douglas
- Grant
- Sardis City (partly in Etowah County)
- Union Grove
Census-designated place
- Joppa (partly in Cullman County)
Unincorporated communities
Ghost town
Places of interest
Marshall County is home to numerous outdoor recreation areas including Lake Guntersville State Park, Cathedral Caverns State Park, and Buck's Pocket State Park.
See also
In Spanish: Condado de Marshall (Alabama) para niños
