Marshall County, Alabama#Micropolitan Statistical Area

{{Infobox U.S. county

| county = Marshall County

| state = Alabama

| seal = Seal of Marshall County, Alabama.png

| founded year = 1836

| founded date = January 9

| seat wl = Guntersville

| largest city wl = Albertville

| area_total_sq_mi = 623

| area_land_sq_mi = 566

| area_water_sq_mi = 57

| area percentage = 9.2

| population_as_of = 2020

| population_total = 97612

| pop_est_as_of = 2023

| population_est = 100756 {{increase}}

| population_density_sq_mi = auto

| time zone = Central

| web = www.marshallco.org

| ex image = Marshall County Courthouse in Guntersville, Alabama.JPG

| ex image cap = Marshall County Courthouse in Guntersville

| district = 4th

| named for = John Marshall

| footnotes =

County Number 50 on Alabama Licence Plates

}}

Marshall County is a county of the state of Alabama, United States. As of the 2020 census the population was 97,612.{{cite web|title=State & County QuickFacts|url=https://www.census.gov/quickfacts/fact/table/marshallcountyalabama/PST045222|publisher=United States Census Bureau|access-date=September 14, 2023}} Its county seat is Guntersville.{{cite web|url=http://www.naco.org/Counties/Pages/FindACounty.aspx|access-date=June 7, 2011|title=Find a County|publisher=National Association of Counties}} A second courthouse is in Albertville. Its name is in honor of John Marshall, famous Chief Justice of the United States.{{cite book|last=Gannett|first=Henry|title=The Origin of Certain Place Names in the United States|url=https://archive.org/details/bub_gb_9V1IAAAAMAAJ|year=1905|publisher=U.S. Government Printing Office|page=[https://archive.org/details/bub_gb_9V1IAAAAMAAJ/page/n199 200]}} Marshall County is a dry county, with the exception of the five cities of Albertville, Arab, Grant, 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.

History

Marshall County was established on January 9, 1836.[http://www.marshallco.org/history.php Marshall County History] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101220203756/http://marshallco.org/history.php |date=December 20, 2010 }}

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the county has a total area of {{convert|623|sqmi}}, of which {{convert|566|sqmi}} is land and {{convert|57|sqmi}} (9.2%) is water.{{cite web|url=http://www2.census.gov/geo/docs/maps-data/data/gazetteer/counties_list_01.txt|publisher=United States Census Bureau|access-date=August 22, 2015|date=August 22, 2012|title=2010 Census Gazetteer Files}} The Tennessee River runs both north and south within the county.

=River=

Tennessee River

=Adjacent counties=

Jackson County - northeast
DeKalb County - east
Etowah County - southeast
Blount County - south
Cullman County - southwest
Morgan County - west
Madison County - northwest

=Adjacent city=

Huntsville - northwest

Transportation

=Major highways=

File:US431 Guntersville.jpg over the Tennessee River]]

=Rail=

Alabama and Tennessee River Railway

Demographics

{{US Census population

|1840= 7553

|1850= 8846

|1860= 11472

|1870= 9871

|1880= 14585

|1890= 18935

|1900= 23289

|1910= 28553

|1920= 32669

|1930= 39802

|1940= 42395

|1950= 45090

|1960= 48018

|1970= 54211

|1980= 65622

|1990= 70832

|2000= 82231

|2010= 93019

|2020= 97612

|estyear=2023

|estimate=100756

|estref={{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/popest/data/tables.html|title=Annual Estimates of the Resident Population for Counties: April 1, 2020 to July 1, 2023|publisher=United States Census Bureau|access-date=March 27, 2024}}

|align-fn=center

|footnote=U.S. Decennial Census{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html|title=U.S. Decennial Census|publisher=United States Census Bureau|access-date=August 22, 2015}}
1790–1960{{cite web|url=http://mapserver.lib.virginia.edu|title=Historical Census Browser|publisher=University of Virginia Library|access-date=August 22, 2015}} 1900–1990{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/population/cencounts/al190090.txt|title=Population of Counties by Decennial Census: 1900 to 1990|publisher=United States Census Bureau|editor-last=Forstall|editor-first=Richard L.|date=March 24, 1995|access-date=August 22, 2015}}
1990–2000{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/population/www/cen2000/briefs/phc-t4/tables/tab02.pdf|title=Census 2000 PHC-T-4. Ranking Tables for Counties: 1990 and 2000|publisher=United States Census Bureau|date=April 2, 2001|access-date=August 22, 2015}} 2010–2020

}}

=2020 census=

class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;"

|+Marshall County, Alabama – Racial and ethnic composition
{{nobold|Note: the US Census treats Hispanic/Latino as an ethnic category. This table excludes Latinos from the racial categories and assigns them to a separate category. Hispanics/Latinos may be of any race.}}

!Race / Ethnicity (NH = Non-Hispanic)

!Pop 2000{{Cite web|title=P004 Hispanic or Latino, and Not Hispanic or Latino by Race – 2000: DEC Summary File 1 – Marshall County, Alabama|url=https://data.census.gov/table?q=p004&g=050XX00US01095&tid=DECENNIALSF12000.P004|website=United States Census Bureau}}

!Pop 2010{{Cite web|title=P2 Hispanic or Latino, and Not Hispanic or Latino by Race – 2010: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) – Marshall County, Alabama|url=https://data.census.gov/table?q=p2&g=050XX00US01095&tid=DECENNIALPL2010.P2|website=United States Census Bureau}}

!{{partial|Pop 2020}}{{Cite web|title=P2 Hispanic or Latino, and Not Hispanic or Latino by Race – 2020: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) – Marshall County, Alabama|url=https://data.census.gov/cedsci/table?q=p2&g=050XX00US01095&tid=DECENNIALPL2020.P2|website=United States Census Bureau}}

!% 2000

!% 2010

!{{partial|% 2020}}

White alone (NH)

|75,081

|78,060

|style='background: #ffffe6; |74,666

|91.30%

|83.92%

|style='background: #ffffe6; |76.49%

Black or African American alone (NH)

|1,194

|1,389

|style='background: #ffffe6; |2,293

|1.45%

|1.49%

|style='background: #ffffe6; |2.35%

Native American or Alaska Native alone (NH)

|408

|570

|style='background: #ffffe6; |418

|0.50%

|0.61%

|style='background: #ffffe6; |0.43%

Asian alone (NH)

|196

|475

|style='background: #ffffe6; |579

|0.24%

|0.51%

|style='background: #ffffe6; |0.59%

Pacific Islander alone (NH)

|20

|63

|style='background: #ffffe6; |128

|0.02%

|0.07%

|style='background: #ffffe6; |0.13%

Other race alone (NH)

|35

|63

|style='background: #ffffe6; |199

|0.04%

|0.07%

|style='background: #ffffe6; |0.20%

Mixed race or Multiracial (NH)

|641

|1,161

|style='background: #ffffe6; |3,671

|0.78%

|1.25%

|style='background: #ffffe6; |3.76%

Hispanic or Latino (any race)

|4,656

|11,238

|style='background: #ffffe6; |15,658

|5.66%

|12.08%

|style='background: #ffffe6; |16.04%

Total

|82,231

|93,019

|style='background: #ffffe6; |97,612

|100.00%

|style='background: #ffffe6; |100.00%

As of the census of 2020, there were 97,612 people, 35,330 households, and 25,078 families residing in the county.

=2010 census=

As of the census of 2010, there were 93,019 people, 35,810 households, and 25,328 families living in the county. The population density was {{convert|164|/mi2|/km2|disp=preunit|people |people|}}. There were 40,342 housing units at an average density of {{convert|71|/mi2|/km2|disp=preunit|units |units|}}. 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.{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov|publisher=United States Census Bureau|access-date=August 3, 2015|title=U.S. Census website}}

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.

=2000 census=

As of the census of 2000, there were 82,231 people, 32,547 households, and 23,531 families living in the county. The population density was {{convert|145|/mi2|/km2|disp=preunit|people |people|}}. There were 36,331 housing units at an average density of {{convert|64|/mi2|/km2|disp=preunit|units |units|}}. The racial makeup of the county was 93.38% White, 1.47% Black or African American, 0.53% Native American, 0.24% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 3.24% from other races, and 1.09% from two or more races. 5.66% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov|publisher=United States Census Bureau|access-date=May 14, 2011|title=U.S. Census website}}

According to the census{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov|publisher=United States Census Bureau|access-date=January 31, 2008|title=U.S. Census website}} of 2000, the largest ancestry groups in Marshall County were English 68.2%, Scots-Irish 12.31%, Scottish 5.1%, Irish 4.22%, Welsh 2.3% and African 1.47%.

Of the 32,547 households 32.40% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.80% were married couples living together, 10.70% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.70% were non-families. 24.60% of households were one person and 10.90% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.50 and the average family size was 2.96.

The age distribution was 24.90% under the age of 18, 8.50% from 18 to 24, 29.00% from 25 to 44, 23.40% from 45 to 64, and 14.20% 65 or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 94.80 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.50 males.

The median household income was $32,167 and the median family income was $38,788. Males had a median income of $30,500 versus $20,807 for females. The per capita income for the county was $17,089. About 11.70% of families and 14.70% of the population were below the poverty line, including 17.90% of those under age 18 and 19.30% of those age 65 or over.

Religion

At the 2010 census:{{cite web|url=http://www.thearda.com/rcms2010/r/c/01/rcms2010_01095_county_adh_2010.asp|title=Marshall County, Alabama|publisher=The Association of Religion|access-date=March 22, 2015}}

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)

Politics

Marshall County is a strongly Republican county. The last Democrat to win the county was Jimmy Carter in 1980.

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Communities

File:Marshall County, Alabama Courthouse.JPG.]]

=Cities=

Albertville
Arab (partly in Cullman County)
Boaz (partly in Etowah County)
Guntersville (county seat)

=Towns=

Cherokee Ridge{{cite web |url=https://www.waff.com/2021/05/05/cherokee-ridge-approved-become-town-marshall-county/ |title=Cherokee Ridge approved to become a town in Marshall County |last=Randall |first=Stefanté |date=May 5, 2021 |website= |publisher=WAFF (TV) |access-date=May 23, 2021 |quote=}}
Douglas
Grant
Union Grove

=Census-designated place=

Joppa (partly in Cullman County)

=Unincorporated communities=

=Ghost town=

Red Apple

Education

School districts include:{{cite web|url=https://www2.census.gov/geo/maps/DC2020/PL20/st01_al/schooldistrict_maps/c01095_marshall/DC20SD_C01095.pdf|title=2020 CENSUS - SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP: Marshall County, AL|publisher=U.S. Census Bureau|access-date=2024-09-26}} - [https://www2.census.gov/geo/maps/DC2020/PL20/st01_al/schooldistrict_maps/c01095_marshall/DC20SD_C01095_SD2MS.txt Text list]

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.

References

External links

[http://www.marshallteam.org/ Marshall County Economic Development Council]
[http://www.marshallcountycvb.com/ Marshall County Convention & Visitors Bureau]
[https://www.npr.org/podcasts/452538775/on-the-media On the Media show of "JULY 3, 2020 The Worst Thing We've Ever Done" "This episode originally aired on June 1, 2018. It was re-broadcast on July 3, 2020. Start at time 49:00 to end about Marshall County history"]

{{Geographic Location

|Centre = Marshall County, Alabama

|North =

|Northeast = Jackson County

|East = DeKalb County

|Southeast = Etowah County

|South = Blount County

|Southwest = Cullman County

|West = Morgan County

|Northwest = Madison County

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