Marshall County

As of the 2020 census, Marshall County, IA, had a population of approximately 40,105. The racial composition was 81.4% White, 2.7% African American, 0.7% Native American, 1.5% Asian, and 11.5% from other races. Hispanic or Latino individuals made up 24.4% of the population. The county includes 16,675 households and the median age was 39.1 years. The median household income was $52,454, and 11.2% of the population lived below the poverty line.

As of 2023, Marshall County, IA has a median home value of approximately $112,000. Average monthly rent is around $695. The homeownership rate stands at about 70%, with a median household income of about $55,000. The housing market has seen a modest annual appreciation rate of roughly 3%. There are around 15,000 housing units in the county, with a mix of single-family homes, apartments, and rental properties. Vacancy rates hover near 7%, signifying a relatively stable market.

Marshall County, Iowa, conducts local elections to choose representatives for various offices. As of 2023, key offices include Board of Supervisors, County Attorney, Sheriff, Auditor, and local school boards.

In recent elections:

• Voter turnout in the 2022 midterm was approximately 55%.
• There were 23,000 registered voters.
• The Board of Supervisors race saw candidates from both major parties, with the incumbent winning by a margin of 5%.

For the upcoming 2023 local elections, candidates include:

• Board of Supervisors: Incumbents John Smith (R) and Sara Brown (D).
• County Sheriff: Incumbent Tom Johnson (R) faces challenger Mike Wilson (I).
• School Board: Four seats are contested, with ten candidates running.

Election day details and voting locations are available on the Marshall County Auditor’s website. Early voting and absentee ballot options are offered for increased voter convenience.

Marshall County, IA, has educational attainment levels comparable to Iowa's averages yet trailing national figures. Of the county's population aged 25 and older, approximately 87% have completed high school, aligning with Iowa’s average of 91% but below the national average of 88%. About 18% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, compared to Iowa's 29% and the national 33%. The county's educational institutions include Marshalltown Community College and various public and private K-12 schools. Overall, while Marshall County boasts solid high school graduation rates, it lags in higher education achievement relative to state and national levels.

As of the latest data, Marshall County, IA has a population of approximately 40,000 people with a labor force participation rate of around 64%. The unemployment rate is roughly 4.8%, slightly higher than the national average of 3.5% and the state average of 3.2%.

Top industries in Marshall County include manufacturing, healthcare, and retail trade. Manufacturing employs about 28% of the workforce, significantly higher than the national average of 8.5% and the state average of 14%. Healthcare and social assistance also play a crucial role, employing 17% of the workforce, comparable to national and state averages of about 13%.

Retail trade employs around 12% of the county's workforce, close to the national average of 11% and the state average of 10%. Other notable sectors include education and agriculture, each employing around 6% of the workforce.

The county's economic focus is thus more oriented towards manufacturing compared to broader state and national trends.

As of the most recent data available, Marshall County, IA, has a median household income of around $54,800. In comparison, the state of Iowa has a median household income of approximately $60,523, and the national median household income stands at around $68,703.

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Marshall County's median household income is lower than both the state and national averages. This suggests potential economic disparities that might be a concern for local policymakers and residents.

As of the most recent data, Marshall County, IA has seen the following crime rates per 100,000 people:

The violent crime rate in Marshall County stands at 350 per 100,000, which includes murder, rape, robbery, and aggravated assault. The property crime rate is higher at 2,200 per 100,000, mainly consisting of burglary, larceny-theft, and motor vehicle theft. These numbers provide an overview of the safety and crime concerns in the area.