Marshall, Fauquier County, Virginia Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for Marshall, Virginia, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in Marshall, Virginia. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in Marshall, Virginia. The estimated population of Marshall, Virginia is 14,733 people, with a median age of 44.5.

We can look at the total population in Marshall over the last 5 years to see how much it has changed.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
14,733
+1.17%
+12.84%
2020
14,562
+10.55%
-
2019
13,172
+0.14%
-
2018
13,153
+0.74%
-
2017
13,056
- -

Population of Marshall, Virginia by Race and Ethnicity

We can also look at how the population has changed over the last 5 years by each of the race/ethnicity types as defined by the US Census Bureau.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
76%
83.7%
-9.20%
Black/African American
8.3%
8.4%
-1.19%
Native
0.4%
0.1%
+300.00%
Hispanic
10.3%
4.4%
+134.09%
Asian
0.7%
1.8%
-61.11%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
0.00%
Two Or More Races
3.8%
1.6%
+137.50%
Other
0.5%
0%
0.00%

This data can be very important for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of Marshall, Virginia by Age and Gender

The age and gender of a population is another interesting demographic statistic because it lets us track trends in the population over time. For example, we can see how the population has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 44.5 -5.32% 43.5 -4.19% 46.7 -2.51%
2020 47 -1.47% 45.4 -4.82% 47.9 +0.42%
2019 47.7 0% 47.7 -0.21% 47.7 0%
2018 47.7 +1.92% 47.8 +4.14% 47.7 +0.42%
2017 46.8 - 45.9 - 47.5 -

The median age of Marshall, Virginia gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 811 -4.87% 593 -8.65% 756 528
10 to 19 882 +2.97% 886 +11.66% 903 959
20 to 29 501 +54.11% 673 +27.43% 796 860
30 to 39 595 +76.47% 527 +26.6% 1,137 643
40 to 49 798 -7.64% 891 +2.34% 736 895
50 to 59 1,184 +1.31% 1,174 -6.42% 1,199 1,091
60 to 69 919 +21.63% 890 +33.96% 1,109 1,229
70+ 897 +12.09% 835 +7.66% 996 896

Median Household Income

The latest median household income of Marshall, Virginia is $122,627.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less. The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for Marshall.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $127,606.00
  • 45 to 64
    $151,432.00
  • 65 and over
    $85,789.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in Marshall, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in Marshall, and then dividing that number by the total number of households. This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of Marshall, Virginia is currently $146,799.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

23.01% of households in Marshall are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of Marshall against other areas.

  • Less than $24,999
    7.64%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    10.64%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    12.27%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    9.90%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    20.50%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    16.03%
  • $200,000 or more
    23.01%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in Marshall is $54,237.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of Marshall by the total population of Marshall.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people in Marshall, Virginia, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in Marshall to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    16.26%
  • Bachelor's degree
    39.59%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    9.84%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    33.30%
  • Less than high school diploma
    1.00%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in Marshall that are over the age of 16.

The total population of Marshall over the age of 16 is 12,315.

Of those people, a total of 66.30% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in Marshall is 64.20%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 728 51.60% 3.70%
20 to 24 years 907 77.20% 13.10%
25 to 29 years 749 83.60% 7.20%
30 to 34 years 583 78.40% 0.00%
35 to 44 years 2,076 90.50% 1.00%
45 to 54 years 1,976 88.70% 3.00%
55 to 59 years 1,066 81.70% 0.60%
60 to 64 years 1,177 63.60% 5.30%
65 to 74 years 1,948 36.60% 0.00%
75 years and over 1,105 4.50% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in Marshall. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 10,671 67.10% 2.90%
Black or African American 988 62.20% 8.10%
American Indian and Alaska Native 23 34.80% 0.00%
Asian 83 16.90% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 80 75.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 470 65.50% 4.20%
Hispanic or Latino 1,004 65.50% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 9,916 67.00% 3.10%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations in Marshall as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in Marshall is 7,902, with median earnings of $56,186.00.

Women in Marshall, Virginia earning approximately 55.00% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 7,902 $56,186.00
Male 4,374 $72,318.00
Female 3,528 $39,773.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 1,113 $92,917.00
Business and Financial 769 $120,068.00
Computer and Mathematical 391 $130,234.00
Architecture and Engineering 149 $113,393.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 64 $130,192.00
Community and Social Service 41 $34,141.00
Legal 113 $64,330.00
Educational and Library 554 $64,534.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 91 $66,875.00
Healthcare Practitioners 245 $68,487.00
Healthcare Support 50 $20,417.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 75 $36,094.00
Law Enforcement 87 $95,398.00
Food Preparation and Serving 452 $9,452.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 344 $33,625.00
Personal Care and Service 300 $31,750.00
Sales 754 $32,763.00
Office and Administrative Support 674 $31,912.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 233 $33,906.00
Construction and Extraction 376 $42,283.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 208 $110,625.00
Production 197 $2,499.00
Transportation and Material Moving 345 $32,991.00

Occupations by Gender

The table below shows the same occupations from the list above, but we have split them by male and female to see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 727 $104,177.00 386 $84,914.00
Business and Financial 459 $130,215.00 310 $58,617.00
Computer and Mathematical 324 $130,625.00 67 $124,219.00
Architecture and Engineering 148 $113,571.00 1 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 36 $167,750.00 28 $0.00
Community and Social Service 11 $0.00 30 $34,063.00
Legal 39 $244,306.00 74 $63,125.00
Educational and Library 225 $115,843.00 329 $58,125.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 37 $83,938.00 54 $38,333.00
Healthcare Practitioners 48 $250,001.00 197 $43,162.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 50 $20,417.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 36 $48,125.00 39 $32,321.00
Law Enforcement 61 $95,739.00 26 $91,563.00
Food Preparation and Serving 124 $8,566.00 328 $18,534.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 221 $45,518.00 123 $28,353.00
Personal Care and Service 30 $64,318.00 270 $31,417.00
Sales 339 $40,043.00 415 $27,102.00
Office and Administrative Support 109 $51,055.00 565 $31,415.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 227 $34,844.00 6 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 376 $42,283.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 208 $110,625.00 0 $0.00
Production 46 $61,667.00 151 $2,499.00
Transportation and Material Moving 266 $27,079.00 79 $33,804.00

Households and Family Size

A household defined bu the US Census Bureau is a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 5,233 households in Marshall, with an average household size of 2.82 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 3,998 families in Marshall with an average family size of 3.19 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each.

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 3,199 300 499 1,235
Average Household Size 3.31 3.34 3.15 1.26
Total Families 3,199 300 499 0
Average Household Size 3.29 2.81 2.77 0

Poverty

Of the 3,998 families in Marshall, 4.30% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in Marshall:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 6,060 housing units in Marshall, Virginia.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 5,233 86.35%
Vacant 827 13.65%

18.28% of the total 6,060 housing units in Marshall are rental units. This is approximately 1,108 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 3,881 are occupied by the owner - or 64.04% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in Marshall is $1,477.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in Marshall that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    244
  • Less than $500
    11
  • $500 to $999
    104
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    466
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    385
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    128
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    14
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in Marshall is $493,300.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in Marshall that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    21
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    7
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    74
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    115
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    234
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    1,540
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    1,548
  • $1,000,000 or more
    342

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in Marshall. The chart below shows the number of properties in Marshall that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    1,033
  • 1940 to 1949
    117
  • 1950 to 1959
    324
  • 1960 to 1969
    376
  • 1970 to 1979
    820
  • 1980 to 1989
    1,081
  • 1990 to 1999
    988
  • 2000 to 2009
    1,049
  • 2010 to 2013
    272
  • 2014 or later
    0

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in Marshall that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    110
  • 1 vehicle available
    986
  • 2 vehicles available
    1,779
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    2,358

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in Marshall get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in Marshall that commute to work in a particular way.

39.2 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in Marshall.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    82
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    663
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    466
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    770
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    644
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    139
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    783
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    110
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    262
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    893
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    1,539
  • 90 or more minutes
    527

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for Marshall, Virginia in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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