Marshall County, Kentucky

Total Population: 31,728

County Seat: Benton

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Median Home Value

$173,700

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$63,611

Across all households

Median Age

44.9 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

21.0%

Adults 25 and older

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Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)95.6%
Hispanic or Latino1.9%
Two or More Races1.2%
Black (Non-Hispanic)0.7%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)0.4%
Am. Indian / Alaska Native0.2%

Under 18 Years

20.4%

65 Years and Over

22.1%

Male

49.8%

Female

50.2%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

99.8%

No Health Insurance

7.1%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

92.3%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

21.0%

Enrolled in College (18+)

3.0%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$63,611

Mean Household Income

$81,091

Per Capita Income

$33,532

Unemployment Rate (16+)

3.7%

In Labor Force (19–64)

72.4%

SNAP / Food Stamps

8.7%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$173,700

Median Rent

$773/mo

Total Housing Units

16,461

Owner-Occupied

82.1%

Renter-Occupied

17.9%

Vacancy Rate

20.1%

Married Couple Households

52.5%

Cohabiting Couple Households

7.2%

Male Householder, No Partner

18.3%

Female Householder, No Partner

22.0%

Average Household Size

2.37

Broadband Internet Access

84.5%

Housing Built Since 2010

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 21157.