Marshall, Minnesota

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Marshall is a city located in Lyon County, Minnesota. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 12,735. It is the county seat of Lyon County6. Marshall is home to Southwest Minnesota State University.

Geography

Image:MNMap-doton-Marshall.png According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 21.5 km² (8.3 mi²). 21.5 km² (8.3 mi²) of it is land and none of it is covered by water.

Demographics

As of the census2 of 2000, there were 12,735 people, 4,914 households, and 2,914 families residing in the city. The population density was 593.1/km² (1,537.0/mi²). There were 5,182 housing units at an average density of 241.3/km² (625.4/mi²). The racial makeup of the city was 91.35% White, 2.79% African American, 0.35% Native American, 1.52% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 2.61% from other races, and 1.34% from two or more races. 5.93% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 4,914 households out of which 30.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.0% were married couples living together, 8.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 40.7% were non-families. 30.4% of all households were made up of individuals and 12.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.39 and the average family size was 3.04.

In the city the population was spread out with 23.9% under the age of 18, 19.1% from 18 to 24, 26.8% from 25 to 44, 17.7% from 45 to 64, and 12.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 30 years. For every 100 females there were 91.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.5 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $37,950, and the median income for a family was $52,284. Males had a median income of $35,478 versus $21,640 for females. The per capita income for the city was $18,588. 12.4% of the population and 7.8% of families were below the poverty line. 10.3% of those under the age of 18 and 16.7% of those 65 and older were living below the poverty line.

Key Business(s)

The Schwan Food Company [1], headquartered in Marshall, MN., is one of the largest, branded frozen-food companies in the United States and the second-largest privately-held corporation in Minnesota.

With approximately 22,000 employees worldwide, The Schwan Food Company has grown to become one of the largest producers of frozen pizza and egg rolls. The company is also a national leader in frozen dessert and premium ice cream manufacturing and distribution.io:Marshall, Minnesota