Marshall County, West Virginia Demographics
Population trends, housing costs, income, commuting, and health, all on one page.
Marshall County, WV Population Density Map and Area Scores
Area Score
Health, income and education, each graded from F to A+. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
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C
Health Below average
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C
Income Below averageWealthier than 78% of counties in West Virginia
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D
Education Well below averageBetter educated than 81% of counties in West Virginia
Source: Map AI Methodology
Population: density and quick facts
| Metric | Marshall County | West Virginia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 29,868 | 1,778,099 | 337,468,954 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 95.8 | 73.4 | 86.4 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | -0.97% | -0.47% | 0.59% |
| Median age | 47.0 | 40.5 | 37.3 |
| Households | 12,488 | 728,564 | 130,235,071 |
Population in Marshall County declined by 10.0% from 2009 to 2024, reaching 29,868 in 2024.
Population Growth 2009–2024
Race & Ethnicity
Age & Sex
The largest generation in Marshall County is Boomers, aged 61–79, at 22.7% of residents. That is 1.5 points above West Virginia as a whole.
- Gen Z 13–28 5,235 17.5% -2.3 pts
- Millennials 29–44 5,607 18.8% -0.4 pts
- Gen X 45–60 6,721 22.5% +1.3 pts
- Boomers 61–79 6,775 22.7% +1.5 pts
Residents by birth cohort, from the 2025 age distribution. The right-hand figure is how far each cohort's share sits above or below West Virginia, in percentage points. Children younger than Gen Z and the generations before the Boomers are counted in the population but not shown here, so these shares do not add up to 100%.
Male and female share
Women are 49.6% of the people living in Marshall County and men 50.4%.
- Women 49.6% West Virginia 50.3%
- Men 50.4% West Virginia 49.7%
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Economy
Marshall County has a the economy index of C, which means it is somewhat prosperous.
| Metric | Marshall County | West Virginia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $59,233 | $59,640 | $80,455 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 3.76% | 4.26% | 4.80% |
| Unemployment rate | 4.3% | 5.4% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Marshall County is about 1% lower than in West Virginia.
Housing
| Metric | Marshall County | West Virginia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $96,851 | $94,699 | $248,835 |
| Median rent | $836 | $871 | $1,407 |
| Homeownership rate | 78.4% | 74.9% | 65.2% |
The median home price in Marshall County is about 9.7 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $836 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Marshall County spend about 46 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 191 hours, about 8.0 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Marshall County | West Virginia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 23.0 | 21.6 | 22.4 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 45.9 | 43.2 | 44.8 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 191 | 180 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $5,929 | $5,581 | $5,790 |
| Work from home | 5.3% | 9.1% | 15.0% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 6,603 | 7,243 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 1,140 | 1,052 | 1,355 |
Fastest commutes among counties in
West Virginia:
Randolph County (16.4 min), Ohio County (17.0 min), Pocahontas County (17.2 min).
Slowest:
Hampshire County (40.3 min), Morgan County (35.8 min), Monroe County (33.7 min).
The average commute time in Marshall County is 23 minutes, longer than the 22 minutes in West Virginia.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Marshall County has a education index of D, which means it is barely educated.
| Metric | Marshall County | West Virginia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 17.9% | 21.3% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.33 | 2.37 | 2.53 |
Highest education index among counties in
West Virginia:
Monongalia County (0.4), Ohio County (0.3), Jefferson County (0.3).
Lowest:
McDowell County (0.1), Lincoln County (0.2), Clay County (0.2).
Health
Marshall County has a health index of C, which means it is somewhat healthy.
| Metric | Marshall County | West Virginia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 75.2 | 76.1 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 21.2% | 23.2% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 22.8% | 25.3% | 19.0% |
Highest health index among counties in
West Virginia:
Monongalia County (0.8), Jefferson County (0.8), Putnam County (0.8).
Lowest:
McDowell County (0.7), Lincoln County (0.8), Mingo County (0.8).
Marshall County, WV Compared With Nearby Counties
Marshall County, WV is the 3rd largest of the 4 counties compared here, 29,868 residents against a local median of 41,582. The measure that sets Marshall County, WV apart most is median home price: $96,851, 76% above the local median of $55,000.
The counties themselves spread $37,695 on median home price, so Marshall County, WV sits at one end of an already wide local range rather than apart from it. Marshall County, WV has the highest median home price of the 4 areas compared here.
| Area | Population | Median household income | Median home price | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marshall County, WV | 29,868 | $59,233 #1/4 | $96,851 #1/4 | 23.0 min #4/4 |
| Ohio County, WV | 41,582 | $56,652 | $66,603 | 17.0 min |
| Belmont County, OH | 65,473 | $58,164 | $28,908 | 20.7 min |
| Brooke County, WV | 21,782 | $54,363 | $55,000 | 21.0 min |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Marshall County, West Virginia.
How many people live in Marshall County, West Virginia?
About 29,868 people live in Marshall County, West Virginia, in 12,488 households of 2.3 people on average. The median age is 47.0, so residents are older than the U.S. median of 37.3 by about 10 years.
Is Marshall County, West Virginia urban or rural?
Averaged over its land area, Marshall County, West Virginia has 96 people per square mile, a density typical of rural areas. That is close to the U.S. average of 86.
Can a typical household afford a home in Marshall County, West Virginia?
The median home costs 1.6 times the median household income ($96,851 against $59,233), compared with 3.1 times nationally. That is within the traditional rule of thumb of about 3 times income. Median rent of $836 a month takes about 17% of the median household's income, below the 30% level at which HUD considers renters cost-burdened.
How common is a college degree in Marshall County, West Virginia?
17.9% of adults in Marshall County, West Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher (about 1 in 6), well below the U.S. share of 31.6%.
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