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Marshall County is a county of the state of Alabama, United States. As of the 2020 census the population was 97,612.<ref name="QF">Template:Cite web</ref> Its county seat is Guntersville.<ref name="GR6">Template:Cite web</ref> A second courthouse is in Albertville. Its name is in honor of John Marshall, famous Chief Justice of the United States.<ref>Template:Cite book</ref> 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, AL Micropolitan Statistical Area, which is also included in the Huntsville-Decatur-Albertville, AL Combined Statistical Area.

History

Marshall County was established on January 9, 1836.<ref>Marshall County History Template:Webarchive</ref>

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the county has a total area of Template:Convert, of which Template:Convert is land and Template:Convert (9.2%) is water.<ref name="GR1">Template:Cite web</ref> The Tennessee River runs both north and south within the county.

River

Tennessee River

Adjacent counties

Jackson County - northeast
DeKalb County - east
Etowah County - southeast
Blount County - south
Cullman County - southwest
Morgan County - west
Madison County - northwest

Adjacent city

Huntsville - northwest

Transportation

Major highways

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U.S. Highway 431 over the Tennessee River

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Rail

Alabama and Tennessee River Railway

Demographics

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2020 census

**Marshall County, Alabama – Racial and ethnic composition**
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Race / Ethnicity (NH = Non-Hispanic)	Pop 2000<ref name=2000CensusP004>Template:Cite web</ref>	Pop 2010<ref name=2010CensusP2>Template:Cite web</ref>	Template:Partial<ref name=2020CensusP2>Template:Cite web</ref>	% 2000	% 2010	Template:Partial
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%

As of the census of 2020, there were 97,612 people, 35,330 households, and 25,078 families residing in the county.

2010 census

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 Template:Convert. There were 40,342 housing units at an average density of Template:Convert. 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.<ref name="2010 census">Template:Cite web</ref> 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

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 Template:Convert. There were 36,331 housing units at an average density of Template:Convert. 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.<ref name="GR8">Template:Cite web</ref> According to the census<ref name="GR2">Template:Cite web</ref> 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

At the 2010 census:<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>

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

Communities

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Marshall County courthouse in Albertville.

Education

School districts include:<ref>Template:Cite web - Text list</ref>

Places of interest

Marshall County is home to numerous outdoor recreation areas including Lake Guntersville State Park, Cathedral Caverns State Park, and Buck's Pocket State Park.

References

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External links

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