Marshall County, Alabama
Marshall County is a county of the state of Alabama, United States. As of the 2020 census the population was 97,612.[1] Its county seat is Guntersville.[2] A second courthouse is in Albertville. Its name is in honor of John Marshall, famous Chief Justice of the United States.[3] 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 Micropolitan Statistical Area, which is also included in the Huntsville–Decatur–Albertville combined statistical area.
History
[edit | edit source]Marshall County was established on January 9, 1836.[4]
Geography
[edit | edit source]According to the United States Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 623 square miles (1,610 km2), of which 566 square miles (1,470 km2) is land and 57 square miles (150 km2) (9.2%) is water.[5] The Tennessee River runs both north and south within the county.
River
[edit | edit source]Adjacent counties
[edit | edit source]- Jackson County - northeast
- DeKalb County - east
- Etowah County - southeast
- Blount County - south
- Cullman County - southwest
- Morgan County - west
- Madison County - northwest
Adjacent city
[edit | edit source]- Huntsville - northwest
Transportation
[edit | edit source]Major highways
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- File:US 231.svg U.S. Highway 231
- File:US 431.svg U.S. Highway 431
- File:Alabama 68.svg State Route 68
- File:Alabama 69.svg State Route 69
- File:Alabama 75.svg State Route 75
- File:Alabama 79.svg State Route 79
- File:Alabama 168.svg State Route 168
- File:Alabama 179.svg State Route 179
- File:Alabama 205.svg State Route 205
- File:Alabama 227.svg State Route 227
Rail
[edit | edit source]Demographics
[edit | edit source]2020 census
[edit | edit source]As of the 2020 census, the county had a population of 97,612. The median age was 39.2 years. 24.7% of residents were under the age of 18 and 17.7% of residents were 65 years of age or older. For every 100 females there were 96.4 males, and for every 100 females age 18 and over there were 93.9 males age 18 and over.[6][7]
The racial makeup of the county was 78.8% White, 2.5% Black or African American, 1.4% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6% Asian, 0.1% Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander, 9.8% from some other race, and 6.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino residents of any race comprised 16.0% of the population.[7]
46.3% of residents lived in urban areas, while 53.7% lived in rural areas.[8]
There were 37,257 households in the county, of which 32.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them and 26.7% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. About 26.3% of all households were made up of individuals and 12.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.[6]
There were 41,245 housing units, of which 9.7% were vacant. Among occupied housing units, 70.5% were owner-occupied and 29.5% were renter-occupied. The homeowner vacancy rate was 1.5% and the rental vacancy rate was 6.5%.[6]
Racial and ethnic composition
[edit | edit source]| Race / Ethnicity (NH = Non-Hispanic) | Pop 2000[9] | Pop 2010[10] | Pop 2020[11] | % 2000 | % 2010 | % 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| White alone (NH) | 75,081 | 78,060 | 74,666 | 91.30% | 83.92% | 76.49% |
| Black or African American alone (NH) | 1,194 | 1,389 | 2,293 | 1.45% | 1.49% | 2.35% |
| Native American or Alaska Native alone (NH) | 408 | 570 | 418 | 0.50% | 0.61% | 0.43% |
| Asian alone (NH) | 196 | 475 | 579 | 0.24% | 0.51% | 0.59% |
| Pacific Islander alone (NH) | 20 | 63 | 128 | 0.02% | 0.07% | 0.13% |
| Other race alone (NH) | 35 | 63 | 199 | 0.04% | 0.07% | 0.20% |
| Mixed race or Multiracial (NH) | 641 | 1,161 | 3,671 | 0.78% | 1.25% | 3.76% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 4,656 | 11,238 | 15,658 | 5.66% | 12.08% | 16.04% |
| Total | 82,231 | 93,019 | 97,612 | 100.00% | 100.00% | 100.00% |
2010 census
[edit | edit source]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 164 people per square mile (63 people/km2). There were 40,342 housing units at an average density of 71 units per square mile (27 units/km2). 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.[12] 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
[edit | edit source]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 145 people per square mile (56 people/km2). There were 36,331 housing units at an average density of 64 units per square mile (25 units/km2). 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.[13] According to the census[14] 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
[edit | edit source]At the 2010 census:[15]
- 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
[edit | edit source]Marshall County is a strongly Republican county. The last Democrat to win the county was Jimmy Carter in 1980.
| Year | Republican | Democratic | Third party | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No. | % | No. | % | No. | % | |
| 1904 | 966 | 37.03% | 1,336 | 51.21% | 307 | 11.77% |
| 1908 | 923 | 39.43% | 1,313 | 56.09% | 105 | 4.49% |
| 1912 | 428 | 13.84% | 1,457 | 47.11% | 1,208 | 39.06% |
| 1916 | 1,183 | 37.32% | 1,944 | 61.32% | 43 | 1.36% |
| 1920 | 3,879 | 48.74% | 4,041 | 50.78% | 38 | 0.48% |
| 1924 | 1,718 | 38.75% | 2,629 | 59.31% | 86 | 1.94% |
| 1928 | 2,511 | 51.84% | 2,322 | 47.94% | 11 | 0.23% |
| 1932 | 904 | 18.64% | 3,836 | 79.09% | 110 | 2.27% |
| 1936 | 925 | 17.95% | 4,208 | 81.68% | 19 | 0.37% |
| 1940 | 913 | 17.98% | 4,142 | 81.55% | 24 | 0.47% |
| 1944 | 1,200 | 26.31% | 3,356 | 73.58% | 5 | 0.11% |
| "text-align:center;" Template:Party shading/Dixiecrat |1948 | 870 | 25.69% | 0 | 0.00% | 2,517 | 74.31% |
| 1952 | 2,069 | 25.55% | 6,011 | 74.22% | 19 | 0.23% |
| 1956 | 3,071 | 32.34% | 6,329 | 66.66% | 95 | 1.00% |
| 1960 | 3,398 | 33.98% | 6,595 | 65.94% | 8 | 0.08% |
| 1964 | 5,712 | 56.33% | 0 | 0.00% | 4,428 | 43.67% |
| "text-align:center;" Template:Party shading/American Independent |1968 | 2,725 | 16.34% | 955 | 5.73% | 13,000 | 77.94% |
| 1972 | 12,090 | 74.45% | 3,894 | 23.98% | 254 | 1.56% |
| 1976 | 6,006 | 29.88% | 13,696 | 68.14% | 398 | 1.98% |
| 1980 | 8,159 | 40.93% | 10,854 | 54.45% | 920 | 4.62% |
| 1984 | 12,330 | 60.47% | 7,704 | 37.78% | 357 | 1.75% |
| 1988 | 12,148 | 60.90% | 7,357 | 36.88% | 442 | 2.22% |
| 1992 | 12,249 | 45.85% | 10,421 | 39.01% | 4,047 | 15.15% |
| 1996 | 12,323 | 52.89% | 8,722 | 37.43% | 2,255 | 9.68% |
| 2000 | 17,084 | 61.04% | 10,381 | 37.09% | 524 | 1.87% |
| 2004 | 22,783 | 72.35% | 8,452 | 26.84% | 256 | 0.81% |
| 2008 | 25,727 | 77.57% | 7,038 | 21.22% | 401 | 1.21% |
| 2012 | 25,867 | 79.24% | 6,299 | 19.30% | 478 | 1.46% |
| 2016 | 29,233 | 82.78% | 4,917 | 13.92% | 1,166 | 3.30% |
| 2020 | 33,191 | 83.70% | 5,943 | 14.99% | 521 | 1.31% |
| 2024 | 34,434 | 85.26% | 5,553 | 13.75% | 401 | 0.99% |
| 2016 | 1 | 33.33% | 1 | 33.33% | 1 | 33.33% |
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Communities
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Cities
[edit | edit source]- Albertville
- Arab (partly in Cullman County)
- Boaz (partly in Etowah County)
- Guntersville (county seat)
- Huntsville (Mostly in Madison County)[18]
Towns
[edit | edit source]Census-designated place
[edit | edit source]- Joppa (partly in Cullman County)
Unincorporated communities
[edit | edit source]Ghost town
[edit | edit source]Education
[edit | edit source]School districts include:[20]
- Albertville City School District
- Marshall County School District
- Boaz City School District
- Arab City School District
- Guntersville City School District
Places of interest
[edit | edit source]Marshall County is home to numerous outdoor recreation areas including Lake Guntersville State Park, Cathedral Caverns State Park, and Buck's Pocket State Park.
See also
[edit | edit source]- National Register of Historic Places listings in Marshall County, Alabama
- Properties on the Alabama Register of Landmarks and Heritage in Marshall County, Alabama
References
[edit | edit source]- ↑ "State & County QuickFacts". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved September 14, 2023.
- ↑ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved June 7, 2011.
- ↑ Gannett, Henry (1905). The Origin of Certain Place Names in the United States. U.S. Government Printing Office. p. 200.
- ↑ Marshall County History Archived December 20, 2010, at the Wayback Machine
- ↑ "2010 Census Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. August 22, 2012. Retrieved August 22, 2015.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 "2020 Decennial Census Demographic Profile (DP1)". United States Census Bureau. 2021. Retrieved December 23, 2025.
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 "2020 Decennial Census Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171)". United States Census Bureau. 2021. Retrieved December 23, 2025.
- ↑ "2020 Decennial Census Demographic and Housing Characteristics (DHC)". United States Census Bureau. 2023. Retrieved December 23, 2025.
- ↑ "P004 Hispanic or Latino, and Not Hispanic or Latino by Race – 2000: DEC Summary File 1 – Marshall County, Alabama". United States Census Bureau.
- ↑ "P2 Hispanic or Latino, and Not Hispanic or Latino by Race – 2010: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) – Marshall County, Alabama". United States Census Bureau.
- ↑ "P2 Hispanic or Latino, and Not Hispanic or Latino by Race – 2020: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) – Marshall County, Alabama". United States Census Bureau.
- ↑ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 3, 2015.
- ↑ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved May 14, 2011.
- ↑ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ↑ "Marshall County, Alabama". The Association of Religion. Archived from the original on April 2, 2015. Retrieved March 22, 2015.
- ↑ "Dave Leip's Atlas of U.S. Presidential Elections". Retrieved November 21, 2016.
- ↑ "Our Campaigns". Retrieved June 22, 2025.
- ↑ Turner, Scott (July 11, 2025). "Huntsville annexes 1,000 acres in Morgan, Marshall counties. What will become of the site?". al. Retrieved July 11, 2025.
- ↑ Randall, Stefanté (May 5, 2021). "Cherokee Ridge approved to become a town in Marshall County". WAFF (TV). Retrieved May 23, 2021.
- ↑ "2020 CENSUS - SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP: Marshall County, AL" (PDF). U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved September 26, 2024. - Text list
External links
[edit | edit source]- Marshall County Economic Development Council
- Marshall County Convention & Visitors Bureau
- 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"
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