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Marshall, MI


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Marshall, Michigan

Marshall, Michigan is 11 miles E of Battle Creek, Michigan (center to center) and 83 miles NW of Toledo, Ohio. It is in Calhoun county. The city is part of the Kalamazoo - Battle Creek metro area. The population of Marshall is 7,459.

The People and Families of Marshall

In Marshall, about 54% of adults are married. Adults in Marshall are more likely than in most places to live alone.

The city has disproportionaly more women residents than most cities.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Marshall had a median family income of $53,317. The people of Marshall can point with pride to the large number of college graduates in the the city.

Political Inclinations

Among Marshall political contributors, George W. Bush was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $3,600. The Republican party attracted the largest share of donations from the city.

Marshall Housing

Of the housing in Marshall, approximately 67% is occupied by their owners. The average age of homes in the city is noticeably higher than in other similarly-sized communities. Real estate taxes per home are higher in Marshall than most places in Michigan.

Commuting

In Marshall, 91% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Marshall strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Michigan):

CategoryTrophy
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)
Top 15%Marshall College Educated Adults

Comparative Profile of Marshall, MI

Comparing Marshall to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Michigan (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population99
Senior Citizens88
Well-Paid Single Women89
Age of the Population78
Well-Paid Single Men78
Children Under 5 Years Old55
Racial Diversity36
Male Share of the Population22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married45
Average Household Size34

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty88
College Educated Adults89
People in Middle Class or Better78
Median Family Income68

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home88
Walking and Biking to Work88
Short Commute Times78
Public Transportation Use36

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing97
People Living Alone98
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals87
Affordability of Rents63
Affordability of Property Taxes42
Housing Recently Built24

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