Marshall County, Kentucky
Marshall County: County in Kentucky, United States
About
Marshall County is a county located in the U.S. state of Kentucky. As of the 2010 census, the population was 31,448 and a population density of 36 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 31,163 inhabitants. Its county seat is Benton. The county was created 182 years ago in 1842.
Quick Facts about Marshall County
| Population : | 31,163 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Kentucky (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 : | 881 km2 |
| Official name : | Marshall County |
| Water as percent of area : | 11% |
| Land as percent of area : | 89% |
| Named for : | John Marshall |
| Capital : | Benton |
| Establishment : | February 02, 1842 |
| Time Zone : | Central Time Zone |
| Local time : | 12:57:01 (21st December 2024) |
| Density : | 35 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -0.91% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Marshall County is located at 36°53'0"N 88°19'46"W (36.8834500, -88.3293800). It has 6 neighbors: Calloway County, Graves County, Livingston County, Lyon County, McCracken County and Trigg County.
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The largest city of Marshall County is Benton with a population of 4,467. Other cities include, Calvert City population 2,505 and Hardin population 607. See all Marshall County cities & populated places.
Marshall County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Marshall County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Benton | 4,467 | City in Kentucky |
| Calvert City | 2,505 | City in Marshall County, Kentucky |
| Hardin | 607 | Human settlement in Marshall County, Kentucky, United States of America |
- Official Website
Official website of Marshall County
Marshall County has 6 neighbours.
- Calloway County county in Kentucky, United States
- Graves County county in Kentucky, United States
- Livingston County county in Kentucky, United States
- Lyon County county in Kentucky, United States
- McCracken County county in Kentucky, United States
- Trigg County county in Kentucky, United States
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Marshall County decreased by 0.91% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 31,448 | - | census |
| 2011 | 31,261 | -0.6% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 31,261 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 31,215 | -0.15% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 30,993 | -0.72% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 31,059 | 0.21% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 31,280 | 0.71% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 31,318 | 0.12% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 31,202 | -0.37% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 31,100 | -0.33% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 31,163 | 0.2% | estimation process |
People born in Marshall County (1)
American politician J. J. Edens was born in Marshall County
Other places with the same name (12)
- Marshall County , Alabama county in Alabama, United States with a population of 96,990 people.
- Marshall County , Indiana county in Indiana, United States with a population of 46,108 people.
- Marshall County , Iowa county in Iowa, United States with a population of 39,495 people.
- Marshall County , Mississippi county in Mississippi, United States with a population of 35,301 people.
- Marshall County , Tennessee county in Tennessee, United States with a population of 35,016 people.
- Marshall County , West Virginia county in West Virginia, United States with a population of 30,103 people.
- Marshall County , Oklahoma county in Oklahoma, United States with a population of 17,114 people.
- Marshall County , Illinois county in Illinois, United States with a population of 11,309 people.
- Marshall County , Kansas county in Kansas, United States with a population of 9,652 people.
- Marshall County , Minnesota county in Minnesota, United States with a population of 9,321 people.
- Marshall County , South Dakota county in South Dakota, United States with a population of 4,884 people.
Kentucky Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Jefferson County | 767,452 | County in Alabama, United States |
| Louisville | 760,026 | The nineteenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Louisville metropolitan area. |
| Fayette County | 324,735 | County in West Virginia, United States |
| Lexington-Fayette | 314,488 | The most populous city in Kentucky and the center of the Lexington-Fayette metropolitan area. |
| Meads | 288,649 | A census-designated place located in Meade County, Kentucky. |
| Ironville | 288,649 | A city located in Lawrence County, Kentucky. |
| Lexington | 225,366 | The second most populous city in Kentucky. |
| Kenton County | 167,949 | County in Kentucky, United States |
| Boone County | 135,396 | County in Kentucky, United States |
| Warren County | 134,510 | County in Kentucky, United States |
| Hardin County | 111,309 | County in Tennessee, United States |
| Daviess County | 101,978 | County in Kentucky, United States |
| Madison County | 94,265 | County in Kentucky, United States |
| Campbell County | 94,020 | County in northeastern Wyoming, United States |
| Bullitt County | 82,182 | County in Kentucky, United States |
| Christian County | 71,478 | County in Missouri, United States |
