Marshall County, Iowa

Marshall County: County in Iowa, United States

About

Marshall County is a county located in the U.S. state of Iowa. As of the 2010 census, the population was 40,648 and a population density of 27 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 39,495 inhabitants. Its county seat is Marshalltown. The county was created 178 years ago in 1845.

Marshall County is located right in the heart of Iowa, with the Iowa River flowing through its center. The county was established in 1846 and has a long agricultural heritage. Key crops include corn, soybeans, and hogs.

The historic county seat town of Marshalltown was founded in 1853 and is the county's largest city. The Lennox Furnace Company spurred more growth there in the late 1800s.

Major Cities and Features

Some main cities and landmarks in Marshall County include:

  • Marshalltown - Historic county seat with a charming downtown district, museums, and diverse industries.
  • State Center - Smaller town located along the Iowa River known for its sweet corn festival.
  • Iowa River - Flowing directly through Marshalltown, it provides recreation and natural beauty.
  • Marshall County Courthouse - Striking century-old courthouse building downtown.

Things to See and Do

Top attractions and activities in Marshall County include:

  • Learning about agricultural history at the Farm Museum in rural Gilman.
  • Hiking, boating, or fishing along the banks of the Iowa River.
  • Exploring the Grimes Farm historic site and its 1880s farmstead.
  • Browsing the unique shops and restaurants in the Marshalltown town square.
  • Admiring the ornate architecture on the Marshall County Courthouse.

Marshall County offers a quintessential Midwest experience, with friendly small towns, natural beauty, and a rich agricultural heritage. Historic Marshalltown is the perfect home base for exploring it all.

Marshall County locator map
Location of Marshall County on Iowa map.

Quick Facts about Marshall County

Population : 39,495 (2020)
Country : United States of America
State : Iowa (United States)
Different from : Marshall County, Marshall County, Marshall County, Marshall County, Marshall County, Marshall County, Marshall County, Marshall County, Marshall County, Marshall County, Marshall County
Area : 1484 km2
Official name : Marshall County
Water as percent of area : 0.1%
Land as percent of area : 99.9%
Named for : John Marshall
Capital : Marshalltown
Establishment : January 01, 1846
Time Zone : UTC−05:00
Local time : 04:45:04 (29th March 2024)
Density : 27 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth : -2.92% (2010-2020)
Marshall County Courthouse DH image
Marshall County Courthouse DH
Marshall County Courthouse DH image

Geography

Marshall County is located at 42°2'9"N 92°59'56"W (42.0358500, -92.9987700). It has 2 neighbors: Grundy County and Jasper County.

Marshall County map

The largest city of Marshall County is Marshalltown with a population of 26,736. Other cities include, State Center population 1,432, Le Grand population 923, Melbourne population 796 and Albion population 493. See all Marshall County cities & populated places.

Marshall County Populated Places

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Marshall County.

City Name Population Title
Marshalltown 26,736 City in Marshal County, Iowa
State Center 1,432 City in Marshall County, Iowa, United States of America
Le Grand 923 City in Marshall County, Iowa, United States
Melbourne 796 City in Iowa, United States of America
Albion 493 City in Marshall County, Iowa
Gilman 484 City in Iowa, United States
Rhodes 298 City in Iowa, United States
Liscomb 296 Human settlement in Marshall County, Iowa, United States of America
Laurel 234 City in Marshall County, Iowa, USA
Haverhill 168 Human settlement in Marshall County, Iowa, United States of America
Clemons 141 Human settlement in Marshall County, Iowa, United States of America
Ferguson 122 City in Iowa, USA
Saint Anthony 101 City in Iowa, United States

Marshall County has 2 neighbours.

  • Marshalltown

Demographics

According to census records, the population of Marshall County decreased by 2.92% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2000 39,311 -
2010 40,648 3.29% census
2011 41,013 0.89% estimation process
2012 41,032 0.05% estimation process
2013 40,995 -0.09% estimation process
2014 40,722 -0.67% estimation process
2015 40,352 -0.92% estimation process
2016 40,135 -0.54% estimation process
2017 40,078 -0.14% estimation process
2018 39,888 -0.48% estimation process
2019 39,369 -1.32% estimation process
2020 39,495 0.32% estimation process

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People born in Marshall County (1)

American botanist, teacher and botanical collector (1869-1951) Mary Alice Nichols was born in Marshall County

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