Population & Household section gives reader an outlook. of general population profile, structure, and outlook.
Population Trend
Total Population
97923
Sex Ratio
98.9 %
Population Growth (2021-2022)
0.8 %
Population CAGR (2010-2022)
0.63 %
Population Growth Rate (%)
Source: Census.gov
Age Structure
Marshall County, AL, exhibits a population growth rate of 0.8% over the past year, slightly above the state average of 0.6%. With a median age of 38.8 years, it is younger than several neighboring counties, such as Baldwin (43.7) and Etowah (41.9). The county has a notably high young-age dependency ratio of 43.8%, indicating a significant proportion of youth compared to the elderly (17.2% above 65 years). This demographic profile suggests a vibrant community with potential for growth, contrasting with counties like Mobile, which has seen a population decline.
Dependency Rate
73.6 %
Median Age
38.8 y.o.
% of Population > 65 y.o.
17.2 %
Active Aging Index
82.8 %
Old Dependency Rate
29.9 %
Young Dependency Rate
43.8 %
Age Structure (%)
Source: Census.gov
Population Structure
Source: Census.gov
Household Status
Total Households
35930
Married-couple Household
18830
Household CAGR (2010-2022)
0.36 %
Household Growth (2021-2022)
1.39 %
Average Household Size
2.69 p
Average Family Size
3.23 p
Household with Children (%)
32.9 %
Household with Elder 65+ (%)
31.9 %
Household Size
Source: Census.gov
Household Structure
Source: Census.gov
Marriage
Never Married
25.7 %
Now Married
53.9 %
Widowed
7.8 %
Divorced
12.6 %
Marriage Status
Source: Census.gov
Marriage Status Breakdown
Source: Census.gov | S1201
Cultures
*Culture section contains several components: races, education, marriage and other factors.