Of the 9,082 citizens living in Marshall County in 2021, 97.5% said they were only one race, while 2.5% said they were two or more races, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained in June.
The most prevalent racial group among citizens in Marshall County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 94.7% or 8,600 individuals.
The percentage of multiracial residents in Marshall County is 2.1% lower than the state average, which stands at 4.6%.
An agency of the U.S. Federal Statistical System, the Census Bureau is responsible for compiling statistical facts about the American people, places and economy. Data for this story was compiled from the bureau’s American Community Survey. Information from the survey helps to determine how federal and state funds are distributed. These funds significantly influence community services, education, and infrastructure in areas like Marshall County.
| Estimated Total | |
|---|---|
| White | 8,600 |
| Multiracial | 227 |
| Some Other Race | 139 |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 42 |
| African American | 41 |
| Asian | 33 |
Source: US Census Bureau
