Location:
143 miles southwest of Minneapolis, MN and 88 miles northeast of Sioux Falls, SD, Marshall is located in Lyon County. US Highway 59 and State Highways 68, 23 and 19 intersect the city.

City Population:
1960     5.280
1970     9,886
1980     11,161
1990     12,023
2000     12,735

County Population:
1960     22,655
1970     24,273
1980     25,207
1990     24,789
2000     25,425

Marshall City, Minnesota Statistics and Demographics (US Census 2000)     Number Percent Marshall Population: 12735 100.00%       Sex and Age     Male 6093 47.84% Female 6642 52.16%       Under 5 years 819 6.43% 5 to 9 years 838 6.58% 10 to 14 years 870 6.83% 15 to 19 years 1234 9.69% 20 to 24 years 1717 13.48% 25 to 34 years 1653 12.98% 35 to 44 years 1761 13.83% 45 to 54 years 1405 11.03% 55 to 59 years 439 3.45% 60 to 64 years 415 3.26% 65 to 74 years 651 5.11% 75 to 84 years 651 5.11% 85 years and over 282 2.21%       Median age (years) 30         18 years and over 9687 76.07% Male 4601 36.13% Female 5086 39.94% 21 years and over 8472 66.53% 62 years and over 1837 14.42% 65 years and over 1584 12.44% Male 577 4.53% Female 1007 7.91%       Race     One race 12564 98.66% White 11634 91.35% Black or African American 355 2.79% American Indian and Alaska Native 44 0.35% Asian 194 1.52% Asian indian 39 0.31% Chinese 37 0.29% Filipino 5 0.04% Japanese 5 0.04% Korean 15 0.12% Vietnamese 1 0.01% Other Asian 92 0.72% Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 4 0.03% Native Hawaiian 0 0% Guamanian or Chamorro 0 0% Samoan 1 0.01% Other Pacific Islander 3 0.02% Some other race 333 2.61% Two or more races 171 3.0 %       Hispanic or Latino and race     Total Population 12735 100.00% Hispanic or Latino(of any race) 755 5.93% Mexican 557 4.37% Puerto Rican 13 0.1% Cuban 2 0.02% Other Hispanic or Latino 183 1.44% Not Hispanic or Latino 11980 94.07% White alone 11290 88.65%       Relationship     Total Population 12735 100.00% In households 11731 92.12% Householder 4914 38.59% Spouse 2361 18.54% Child 3347 26.28% Own child under 18 years 2907 22.83% Other relatives 242 1.9% Under 18 years 79 0.62% Nonrelatives 867 6.81% Unmarried partner 203 1.59% In group quarters 1004 7.88% Instituntionalized population 132 1.04% Noninstitutionalized population 872 6.85%       Households by Type     Total Households 4914 100.0 % Family households (families) 2912 59.26% With own children under 18 years 1500 30.53% Married-couple family 2361 48.05% With own children under 18 years 1137 23.14% Female householder, no husband present 422 8.59% With own children under 18 years 299 6.08% Non Family households 2002 40.74% Householder living alone 1496 30.44% Householder 65 years and over 594 12.09%       Households with individuals under 18 years 1555 31.64% Households with individuals 65 years and over 1109 22.57%       Average Household size 2.39   Average family size 3.04         Housing Occupancy     Total housing units 5182 100.00% Occupied housing units 4914 94.83% Vacant housing units 268 5.17% For seasonal, recreational, or occasional use 15 0.29% Homeowner vacancy rate (percent) 1.4   Rental vacancy rate (percent) 7         Housing Tenure     Occupied housing units 4914 100.00% Owner-occupied housing units. 2784 56.65% Renter-occupied housing units. 2130 43.35%       Average household size of owner-occupied units 2.7   Average household size of renter-occupied units 1.98

Based on 2000 US Census data. For more information on population visit U.S. Census Bureau, providing access to a full range of U.S. Census information and data products.

Geography/Climate:
Flat to gently rolling terrain. January average high temperature: 20 degrees, average low temperature: -5 degrees. August average high temperature: 81, low 55. Seasonal snowfall average 35 inches. Average rainfall, 27.13 inches.

Economic Base:
Major employers include The Schwan Food Company, Southwest Minnesota State University, US Bancorp, Weiner Memorial Medical Center, Marshall Public Schools, HyVee Foods, Archer Daniels Midland,, BH Electronics, County Fair Food Store.

Marshall's primary emphasis in 2003-2004 is in attracting a highly skilled workforce for current industry openings. Positions exist at all levels in Marshall's businesses and industries, and training opportunities give employees the opportunity to sharpen their skills for the future and advance in their careers right here in Marshall, MN.

Emergency Services:
The Lyon County Sheriff and the Marshall Police Department are located at 617 West Main Street. The LCLEC operates a county-wide 911 service.

Lyon County Sheriff: (Non-emergency)	507-532-3258
Marshall Police Dept: (Non-emergency)	507-537-7000
Marshall Fire Dept: (Non-emergency)	507-532-5141
State Patrol:	507-537-6357
North Memorial Ambulance Service:	507-537-9677

Interested in Volunteering?
Help needed with:

• Friendly Visitors
• Receptionist Desk
• Newsletter
• Making calendars
• Quilting and other crafts
• Answering phones
• Decorating for Holidays

Health Insurance Counseling
Every Wednesday of the month 9 AM to 3 PM by appointment

Senior Dining
The mission of Western Community Action, Inc. Senior Dining is to promote an independent and healthy lifestyle by offering a service to older adults that provide food, fellowship, education, and an opportunity to volunteer. Come and see what senior dining is all about. Meal reservations: 507-537-6124

Library Cards:
Marshall Lyon County Library cards are honored at Southwest State University Library and throughout Minnesota.