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Marshall County, Indiana

Marshall County is a county located in the U.S. State of Indiana. As of 2000, the population is 45,128. The county's county seat is Plymouth, Indiana6.

Geography According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 1,165 km² (450 mi²). 1,151 km² (444 mi²) of it is land and 15 km² (6 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 1.26% water.

Demographics As of the census of 2000, there are 45,128 people, 16,519 households, and 12,191 families residing in the county. The population density is 39/km² (102/mi²). There are 18,099 housing units at an average density of 16/km² (41/mi²). The racial makeup of the county is 95.53% White, 0.30% African American, 0.30% Native American, 0.31% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 2.54% from other races, and 1.01% from two or more races. 5.90% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There are 16,519 households out of which 35.80% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.30% are married couples living together, 8.30% have a female householder with no husband present, and 26.20% are non-families. 22.30% of all households are made up of individuals and 10.00% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.69 and the average family size is 3.15.

In the county the population is spread out with 28.10% under the age of 18, 8.70% from 18 to 24, 28.00% from 25 to 44, 22.00% from 45 to 64, and 13.30% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 36 years. For every 100 females there are 98.70 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 94.90 males.

The median income for a household in the county is $42,581, and the median income for a family is $48,527. Males have a median income of $33,999 versus $22,482 for females. The per capita income for the county is $18,427. 6.80% of the population and 4.80% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total people living in poverty, 7.30% are under the age of 18 and 6.60% are 65 or older.

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