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Marshall, Minnesota

Marshall, Minnesota is 76 miles NE of Sioux Falls, South Dakota (center to center) and 129 miles W of Minneapolis, Minnesota. It is in Lyon county. The population of the city is 12,735.

The People and Families of Marshall

In Marshall, about 49% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Marshall had a median family income of $52,284. 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, John Kerry was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $1,250. The Republican party attracted the largest share of donations from the city.

Marshall Housing

Of the housing in Marshall, approximately 57% is occupied by their owners. The city offers a good supply of small apartments.

Commuting

In Marshall, 87% of commuters drive to work. The layout of Marshall makes walking and bicycling easier than most places. The city features shorter commuting times than most similar places.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)		Top 1%trophyMarshall Short Commute Times
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)		Top 5%trophyMarshall Racial Diversity
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)		Top 15%Marshall Public Transportation Use
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)		Top 16%Marshall Walking and Biking to Work
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)		Top 17%Marshall College Educated Adults

Comparative Profile of Marshall, MN

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Women78
Racial Diversity610
Female Share of the Population67
Well-Paid Single Men66
Male Share of the Population55
Children Under 5 Years Old56
Senior Citizens44
Age of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married43
Average Household Size45

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults89
Median Family Income67
People in Middle Class or Better54
People Above Poverty42

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times1010
Walking and Biking to Work98
Public Transportation Use89
Working at Home52

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals99
Affordability of Rents74
People Living Alone76
Affordability of Property Taxes75
Housing Recently Built77
Seasonal and Vacation Housing44

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