Marshall County, Alabama
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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">{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> Its county seat is Guntersville.<ref name="GR6">{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=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.
HistoryEdit
Marshall County was established on January 9, 1836.<ref>Marshall County History Template:Webarchive</ref>
GeographyEdit
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">{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> The Tennessee River runs both north and south within the county.
RiverEdit
Adjacent countiesEdit
- Jackson County - northeast
- DeKalb County - east
- Etowah County - southeast
- Blount County - south
- Cullman County - southwest
- Morgan County - west
- Madison County - northwest
Adjacent cityEdit
- Huntsville - northwest
TransportationEdit
Major highwaysEdit
- File:US 231.svg U.S. Highway 231
- File:US 431.svg U.S. Highway 431
- File:Alabama 68.svg State Route 68
- File:Alabama 69.svg State Route 69
- File:Alabama 75.svg State Route 75
- File:Alabama 79.svg State Route 79
- File:Alabama 168.svg State Route 168
- File:Alabama 179.svg State Route 179
- File:Alabama 205.svg State Route 205
- File:Alabama 227.svg State Route 227
RailEdit
DemographicsEdit
2020 censusEdit
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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 censusEdit
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">{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=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 censusEdit
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">{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> According to the census<ref name="GR2">{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=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.
ReligionEdit
At the 2010 census:<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=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)
PoliticsEdit
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CommunitiesEdit
CitiesEdit
- Albertville
- Arab (partly in Cullman County)
- Boaz (partly in Etowah County)
- Guntersville (county seat)
TownsEdit
- Cherokee Ridge<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation
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Census-designated placeEdit
- Joppa (partly in Cullman County)
Unincorporated communitiesEdit
- 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 townEdit
EducationEdit
School districts include:<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }} - Text list</ref>
- Albertville City School District
- Marshall County School District
- Boaz City School District
- Arab City School District
- Guntersville City School District
Places of interestEdit
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 alsoEdit
- National Register of Historic Places listings in Marshall County, Alabama
- Properties on the Alabama Register of Landmarks and Heritage in Marshall County, Alabama
ReferencesEdit
External linksEdit
- 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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