Census ACS · #712 μSA
Marshalltown Metro Area
The Marshalltown, Ia Micropolitan Statistical Area has 39,971 residents. The median household income is $72,785 and the median home value is $134,100.
39,971
Population
70
People / sq mi
$72,785
Median Income
$134,100
Median Home Value
The Marshalltown CBSA covers 573 sq mi of land at 69.8 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 74.6% |
| Black or African American | 1.9% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.9% |
Economy & Income
$72,785
Median Household Income
$32,737
Per Capita Income
7.7%
Poverty Rate
2.7%
Unemployment
Housing
$134,100
Median Home Value
$860
Median Rent
73.3%
Homeownership
Education
87.0%
High School+
21.4%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.0%
Drive Alone
7.0%
Work From Home
20.1 min
Avg Commute
18.0%
Foreign Born
Marshalltown spans this state
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Marshalltown, Ia Micropolitan Statistical Area has a population of 39,971 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates, making it the #712 largest CBSA in the US.
The median household income in the Marshalltown metro area is $72,785, with a per capita income of $32,737.
The Marshalltown, Ia CBSA spans the state of Iowa.
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Data for the Marshalltown, Ia CBSA (32260) from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Core-Based Statistical Areas combine cities, suburbs, and surrounding counties tied together by commuting patterns.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.