Marshall County, Alabama

County in Alabama, United States

County in Alabama

Marshall County

County

Marshall County Courthouse in Guntersville

Seal

Location within the U.S. state of Alabama

Alabama's location within the U.S.

Coordinates: 34°22′05″N 86°18′14″W﻿ / ﻿34.368055555556°N 86.303888888889°W﻿ / 34.368055555556; -86.303888888889
Country|  United States
State|  Alabama
Founded| January 9, 1836
Named after| John Marshall
Seat| Guntersville
Largest city| Albertville
Area

• Total

| 623 sq mi (1,610 km2)
• Land| 566 sq mi (1,470 km2)
• Water| 57 sq mi (150 km2)  9.2%
Population

(2020)

• Total

| 97,612

• Estimate

(2023)

| 100,756
• Density| 160/sq mi (60/km2)
Time zone| UTC−6 (Central)
• Summer (DST)| UTC−5 (CDT)
Congressional district| 4th
Website| www.marshallco.org

* County Number 50 on Alabama Licence Plates

Marshall County is a county of the state of Alabama, United States. As of the 2020 census the population was 97,612.[1] Its county seat is Guntersville.[2] A second courthouse is in Albertville. Its name is in honor of John Marshall, famous Chief Justice of the United States.[3] 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

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Marshall County was established on January 9, 1836.[4]

## Geography

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According to the United States Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 623 square miles (1,610 km2), of which 566 square miles (1,470 km2) is land and 57 square miles (150 km2) (9.2%) is water.[5] The Tennessee River runs both north and south within the county.

### River

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Tennessee River

### Adjacent counties

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

### Adjacent city

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* Huntsville \- northwest

## Transportation

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### Major highways

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U.S. Highway 431 over the Tennessee River

* U.S. Highway 231
* U.S. Highway 431
* State Route 68
* State Route 69
* State Route 75
* State Route 79
* State Route 168
* State Route 179
* State Route 205
* State Route 227

### Rail

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* Alabama and Tennessee River Railway

## Demographics

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Historical population Census| Pop.| Note| %±

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1840| 7,553| | —
1850| 8,846| | 17.1%
1860| 11,472| | 29.7%
1870| 9,871| | −14.0%
1880| 14,585| | 47.8%
1890| 18,935| | 29.8%
1900| 23,289| | 23.0%
1910| 28,553| | 22.6%
1920| 32,669| | 14.4%
1930| 39,802| | 21.8%
1940| 42,395| | 6.5%
1950| 45,090| | 6.4%
1960| 48,018| | 6.5%
1970| 54,211| | 12.9%
1980| 65,622| | 21.0%
1990| 70,832| | 7.9%
2000| 82,231| | 16.1%
2010| 93,019| | 13.1%
2020| 97,612| | 4.9%
2023 (est.)| 100,756| [6]| 3.2%
U.S. Decennial Census[7]
1790–1960[8] 1900–1990[9]
1990–2000[10] 2010–2020[1]

### 2020 census

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Marshall County, Alabama – Racial and ethnic composition
Note: the US Census treats Hispanic/Latino as an ethnic category. This table excludes Latinos from the racial categories and assigns them to a separate category. Hispanics/Latinos may be of any race. Race / Ethnicity (NH = Non-Hispanic) | Pop 2000[11] | Pop 2010[12] | Pop 2020[13] | % 2000  | % 2010  | % 2020

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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

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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 164 people per square mile (63 people/km2). There were 40,342 housing units at an average density of 71 units per square mile (27 units/km2). 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.[14] 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

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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 145 people per square mile (56 people/km2). There were 36,331 housing units at an average density of 64 units per square mile (25 units/km2). 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.[15] According to the census[16] 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

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At the 2010 census:[17]

* 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

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Marshall County is a strongly Republican county. The last Democrat to win the county was Jimmy Carter in 1980.

United States presidential election results for Marshall County, Alabama[18] Year  | Republican | Democratic | Third party(ies)

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No. | % | No. | % | No. | %
2024 | 34,434  | 85.26% | 5,553  | 13.75%  | 401  | 0.99%
2020 | 33,191  | 83.70% | 5,943  | 14.99%  | 521  | 1.31%
2016 | 29,233  | 82.78% | 4,917  | 13.92%  | 1,166  | 3.30%
2012 | 25,867  | 79.24% | 6,299  | 19.30%  | 478  | 1.46%
2008 | 25,727  | 77.57% | 7,038  | 21.22%  | 401  | 1.21%
2004 | 22,783  | 72.35% | 8,452  | 26.84%  | 256  | 0.81%
2000 | 17,084  | 61.04% | 10,381  | 37.09%  | 524  | 1.87%
1996 | 12,323  | 52.89% | 8,722  | 37.43%  | 2,255  | 9.68%
1992 | 12,249  | 45.85% | 10,421  | 39.01%  | 4,047  | 15.15%
1988 | 12,148  | 60.90% | 7,357  | 36.88%  | 442  | 2.22%
1984 | 12,330  | 60.47% | 7,704  | 37.78%  | 357  | 1.75%
1980 | 8,159  | 40.93%  | 10,854  | 54.45% | 920  | 4.62%
1976 | 6,006  | 29.88%  | 13,696  | 68.14% | 398  | 1.98%
1972 | 12,090  | 74.45% | 3,894  | 23.98%  | 254  | 1.56%
1968 | 2,725  | 16.34%  | 955  | 5.73%  | 13,000  | 77.94%
1964 | 5,712  | 56.33% | 0  | 0.00%  | 4,428  | 43.67%
1960 | 3,398  | 33.98%  | 6,595  | 65.94% | 8  | 0.08%
1956 | 3,071  | 32.34%  | 6,329  | 66.66% | 95  | 1.00%
1952 | 2,069  | 25.55%  | 6,011  | 74.22% | 19  | 0.23%
1948 | 870  | 25.69%  | 0  | 0.00%  | 2,517  | 74.31%
1944 | 1,200  | 26.31%  | 3,356  | 73.58% | 5  | 0.11%
1940 | 913  | 17.98%  | 4,142  | 81.55% | 24  | 0.47%
1936 | 925  | 17.95%  | 4,208  | 81.68% | 19  | 0.37%
1932 | 904  | 18.64%  | 3,836  | 79.09% | 110  | 2.27%
1928 | 2,511  | 51.84% | 2,322  | 47.94%  | 11  | 0.23%
1924 | 1,718  | 38.75%  | 2,629  | 59.31% | 86  | 1.94%
1920 | 3,879  | 48.74%  | 4,041  | 50.78% | 38  | 0.48%
1916 | 1,183  | 37.32%  | 1,944  | 61.32% | 43  | 1.36%
1912 | 428  | 13.84%  | 1,457  | 47.11% | 1,208  | 39.06%
1908 | 923  | 39.43%  | 1,313  | 56.09% | 105  | 4.49%
1904 | 966  | 37.03%  | 1,336  | 51.21% | 307  | 11.77%
1900 | 1,139  | 40.32%  | 1,398  | 49.49% | 288  | 10.19%
1896 | 520  | 20.52%  | 1,944  | 76.72% | 70  | 2.76%
1892 | 1  | 0.04%  | 1,521  | 57.90% | 1,105  | 42.06%
1888 | 248  | 16.89%  | 1,166  | 79.43% | 54  | 3.68%
1884 | 73  | 6.87%  | 987  | 92.94% | 2  | 0.19%
1880 | 83  | 7.68%  | 939  | 86.86% | 59  | 5.46%
1876 | 167  | 13.53%  | 1,067  | 86.47% | 0  | 0.00%
1872 | 298  | 32.68%  | 614  | 67.32% | 0  | 0.00%
1868 | 422  | 40.66%  | 616  | 59.34% | 0  | 0.00%
1860 | 0  | 0.00%  | 763  | 55.73% | 606  | 44.27%
1856 | 0  | 0.00%  | 883  | 90.84% | 89  | 9.16%
1852 | 111  | 16.35%  | 568  | 83.65% | 0  | 0.00%
1848 | 246  | 25.79%  | 708  | 74.21% | 0  | 0.00%
1844 | 162  | 15.62%  | 875  | 84.38% | 0  | 0.00%
1840 | 142  | 13.32%  | 924  | 86.68% | 0  | 0.00%
1836 | 101  | 15.78%  | 539  | 84.22% | 0  | 0.00%

## Communities

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Marshall County courthouse in Albertville.

### Cities

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* Albertville
* Arab (partly in Cullman County)
* Boaz (partly in Etowah County)
* Guntersville (county seat)

### Towns

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* Cherokee Ridge[19]
* Douglas
* Grant
* Union Grove

### Census-designated place

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* Joppa (partly in Cullman County)

### Unincorporated communities

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* Asbury
* Bucksnort
* Claysville
* Cottonville
* Eddy
* Egypt
* Grassy
* Hog Jaw
* Horton
* Hustleville
* Kennamer Cove
* Little New York
* Morgan City (partly in Morgan County)
* Mount Hebron
* Pinedale Shores
* Rayburn
* Red Hill
* Ruth
* Scant City
* Swearengin
* Warrenton

### Ghost town

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* Red Apple

## Education

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School districts include:[20]

* Albertville City School District
* Marshall County School District
* Boaz City School District
* Arab City School District
* Guntersville City School District

## Places of interest

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

## See also

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* National Register of Historic Places listings in Marshall County, Alabama
* Properties on the Alabama Register of Landmarks and Heritage in Marshall County, Alabama

## References

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1. ^ a b "State & County QuickFacts". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved September 14, 2023.
2. ^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved June 7, 2011.
3. ^ Gannett, Henry (1905). The Origin of Certain Place Names in the United States. U.S. Government Printing Office. p. 200.
4. ^ Marshall County History Archived December 20, 2010, at the Wayback Machine
5. ^ "2010 Census Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. August 22, 2012. Retrieved August 22, 2015.
6. ^ "Annual Estimates of the Resident Population for Counties: April 1, 2020 to July 1, 2023". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 27, 2024.
7. ^ "U.S. Decennial Census". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 22, 2015.
8. ^ "Historical Census Browser". University of Virginia Library. Retrieved August 22, 2015.
9. ^ Forstall, Richard L., ed. (March 24, 1995). "Population of Counties by Decennial Census: 1900 to 1990". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 22, 2015.
10. ^ "Census 2000 PHC-T-4. Ranking Tables for Counties: 1990 and 2000" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. April 2, 2001. Retrieved August 22, 2015.
11. ^ "P004 Hispanic or Latino, and Not Hispanic or Latino by Race – 2000: DEC Summary File 1 – Marshall County, Alabama". United States Census Bureau.
12. ^ "P2 Hispanic or Latino, and Not Hispanic or Latino by Race – 2010: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) – Marshall County, Alabama". United States Census Bureau.
13. ^ "P2 Hispanic or Latino, and Not Hispanic or Latino by Race – 2020: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) – Marshall County, Alabama". United States Census Bureau.
14. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 3, 2015.
15. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved May 14, 2011.
16. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
17. ^ "Marshall County, Alabama". The Association of Religion. Retrieved March 22, 2015.
18. ^ "Dave Leip's Atlas of U.S. Presidential Elections". Retrieved November 21, 2016.
19. ^ Randall, Stefanté (May 5, 2021). "Cherokee Ridge approved to become a town in Marshall County". WAFF (TV). Retrieved May 23, 2021.
20. ^ "2020 CENSUS - SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP: Marshall County, AL" (PDF). U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved September 26, 2024. \- Text list

## External links

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* Marshall County Economic Development Council
* Marshall County Convention & Visitors Bureau
* On the Media show of "JULY 3, 2020 The Worst Thing We've Ever Done" "This episode originally aired on June 1, 2018. It was re-broadcast on July 3, 2020. Start at time 49:00 to end about Marshall County history"

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Municipalities and communities of Marshall County, Alabama, United States

County seat: Guntersville

Cities|

* Albertville
* Arab‡
* Boaz‡
* Guntersville

Map of Alabama highlighting Marshall County

Towns|

* Douglas
* Grant
* Sardis City‡
* Union Grove

CDPs|

* Joppa‡

Unincorporated
communities|

* Asbury
* Bucksnort
* Claysville
* Cottonville
* Eddy
* Egypt
* Grassy
* Hog Jaw
* Horton
* Hustleville
* Kennamer Cove
* Little New York
* Morgan City‡
* Mount Hebron
* Pinedale Shores
* Rayburn
* Red Hill
* Ruth
* Scant City
* Swearengin
* Warrenton

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* Red Apple

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‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties

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