Marshall County Public RecordsKentucky

As of 2022, Marshall County, KY has a population of approximately 31,000. The median age is 45, indicating an older demographic. About 50.5% are female and 49.5% male. The county is predominantly White (94.7%), with small minorities of Black or African American (1.1%), Hispanic or Latino (2.1%), and Asian (0.4%). The population under 18 makes up about 19.6%, while those 65 and over comprise 22%.

Marshall County, KY, has approximately 24,000 registered voters. Voters participate in primary, general, and special elections, with recent turnout around 45% in the 2022 general election. Key polling locations include Jonathan, Sharpe, and Benton, supervised by the Marshall County Clerk’s office. In the 2020 presidential election, Republican candidates received 77% and Democrats 21% of the vote. Major election issues include education funding and infrastructure. The county is administered primarily by the GOP, reflecting the 69% Republican to 25% Democrat voter registration ratio, with Independents at 6%.

Marshall County, KY features a robust educational system with 8 public schools, including Marshall County High School, serving approximately 4,700 students. Around 86% of adults hold a high school diploma while 15% have a bachelor’s degree or higher. Schools score above state average on standardized assessments, with Marshall County High School scoring 5.8/10 (GreatSchools). The district emphasizes school safety, offers strong career and technical education programs, and provides adult education opportunities such as GED courses through the West Kentucky Community & Technical College partnership.

As of 2022, Marshall County, KY, had an employment rate of around 57%. Major industries include manufacturing (22.5%), health care/social assistance (15%), and retail trade (12%). The most common occupations are production (14%), office/administrative support (11%), and sales (10%). The average commute time is 22 minutes, with about 69% of residents driving alone to work, and 22% commuting to nearby cities such as Paducah and Murray.

Marshall County, KY has a homeownership rate of about 77%, with a median home value near $163,000 as of 2023. Median rent is approximately $770/month. The county’s housing stock includes mostly single-family homes and some mobile homes, with popular neighborhoods like Benton and Draffenville. Recent market trends indicate moderate appreciation, with property values rising about 6% annually. Property tax rates are around 0.68% of assessed value, keeping taxes relatively low compared to state averages. The area offers affordable options for both buyers and renters in a mix of rural and small-town settings.

Marshall County, KY, maintains a relatively low crime rate compared to national averages. In 2023, the county reported a total crime rate of 12.5 incidents per 1,000 residents, with violent crime accounting for 1.7 and property crime for 10.8 per 1,000 people. Local law enforcement emphasizes community policing and public safety programs, resulting in crime rates consistently below state and national averages. Residents are encouraged to report suspicious activity, as reporting compliance remains high—over 90% of crimes are recorded and tracked by the Marshall County Sheriff’s Office and state agencies.