Marshalltown, IA
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
Living In Marshalltown, Iowa Summary
Life in Marshalltown research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Marshalltown over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Marshalltown:
The population in Marshalltown is 27,570.
The median home value in Marshalltown is $94,300.
The median income in Marshalltown is $57,367.
The cost of living in Marshalltown is 88 which is 0.9x lower than the national average.
The median rent in Marshalltown is $778.
The unemployment rate in Marshalltown is 6.5%.
The poverty rate in Marshalltown is 14.6%.
Table Of Contents
Marshalltown SnackAbility
5
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
6/10
Housing
5
Affordability
9
Diversity
9
Safety
5
Amenities
8.5
Education
5
Commute
9.5
Marshalltown, IA Crime Report
657
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
2,414.8
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
3.90%
Above National Average
Above National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Marshalltown / 100k People |
Iowa / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 657 | 2,414.8 | 2,001.7 | 2,324.2 |
| Violent Crime | 179 | 657.9 | 303.5 | 369.8 |
| Murder | 1 | 3.7 | 3.5 | 6.3 |
| Robbery | 6 | 22.1 | 29.8 | 66.1 |
| Aggravated Assault | 146 | 536.6 | 229.4 | 268.2 |
| Property Crime | 478 | 1,756.9 | 1,698.2 | 1,954.4 |
| Burglary | 86 | 316.1 | 371.1 | 269.8 |
| Larceny | 352 | 1,293.8 | 1,130.1 | 1,401.9 |
| Car Theft | 40 | 147.0 | 197.1 | 282.7 |
Marshalltown, IA Cost Of Living
88
Marshalltown's Overall Cost Of Living
Marshalltown's Overall Cost Of Living
0.9x
Lower Than The National Average
Lower Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Marshalltown | Iowa | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 88 | 89 | 100 | |
| Services | 103 | 95 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 102 | 98 | 100 | |
| Health | 100 | 99 | 100 | |
| Housing | 55 | 73 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 105 | 98 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 90 | 94 | 100 | |
Marshalltown, IA Photos
Source: Wikipedia User Kepper66 | CC BY-SA 3.0
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Rankings for Marshalltown in Iowa
Map Of Marshalltown, IA
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Population over time in Marshalltown
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 26,957 | -1.2% |
| 2020 | 27,275 | -0.6% |
| 2019 | 27,440 | -0.7% |
| 2018 | 27,637 | -0.5% |
| 2017 | 27,770 | 0.1% |
| 2016 | 27,749 | 0.3% |
| 2015 | 27,656 | 0.7% |
| 2014 | 27,465 | 0.6% |
| 2013 | 27,309 | 0.8% |
| 2012 | 27,096 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Marshalltown
| Race | Marshalltown | IA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 57.9% | 84.4% | 59.4% |
| African American | 1.4% | 3.7% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 4.7% | 2.5% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Two Or More | 3.3% | 2.6% | 3.2% |
| Hispanic | 32.3% | 6.4% | 18.4% |
Gender in Marshalltown
| Gender | Marshalltown | IA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.6% | 50.0% | 50.5% |
| Male | 50.4% | 50.0% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Marshalltown for adults over 25
| Education | Marshalltown | IA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 12.0% | 2.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 8.0% | 4.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 33.0% | 31.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 18.0% | 21.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 10.0% | 12.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 12.0% | 20.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 5.0% | 7.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Marshalltown, Iowa
| Income | Marshalltown | IA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 6.6% | 4.7% | 5.5% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 5.4% | 3.8% | 3.9% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 9.8% | 8.2% | 7.8% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 9.2% | 8.6% | 8.2% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 12.6% | 12.6% | 11.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 20.0% | 18.8% | 16.8% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 13.8% | 14.2% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 15.9% | 17.0% | 16.3% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 3.9% | 6.4% | 7.8% |
| $200,000 or more | 2.8% | 5.8% | 9.5% |
