Marshall, Indiana Population, Hospitals, Airports, and Schools

Marshall, Indiana is a small town in Parke County, located about an hour and a half west of Indianapolis. It’s a quiet, rural community of less than 900 people with a tight-knit, friendly atmosphere.

The town is nestled in the middle of farm country and surrounded by rolling hills and lush forestland. It’s an ideal spot for outdoor activities like hiking, fishing, and camping. There are several nearby state parks and nature preserves that offer plenty of recreational opportunities.

The downtown area has retained its historic charm with old-fashioned storefronts, quaint eateries, and locally owned shops. The main street is lined with decorative lampposts that add to the small-town ambiance. The annual Parke County Covered Bridge Festival takes place every October in Marshall, bringing tourists from all over to see the county’s 31 covered bridges.

Marshall also has plenty of cultural amenities such as the Marshall Community Center which offers classes on cooking, art history and more. The town also hosts an annual summer concert series on the town square featuring local bands playing music from various genres including blues rock, bluegrass and folk music.

The schools in Marshall are part of the North Central Parke Community School Corporation which serves students from grades K-12 in both Marshall and neighboring townships. The district offers families a variety of extracurricular activities including sports teams at both the middle school and high school levels as well as music programs for all grade levels.

Marshall is a great place to live for those who enjoy small-town life with easy access to big city amenities like Indianapolis just an hour away. With its friendly atmosphere, cultural events and outdoor recreation opportunities it’s no wonder why so many people call Marshall home.

Population: 360. Estimated population in July 2024: 365 (+1.4% change)
Males: 182 (50.6%), Females: 178 (49.4%)

Parke County

Zip code: 47859

Demographics

Median resident age: 30.2 years
Median household income: $33,906
Median house value: $57,300

Population by Race

Races in Marshall:

  • White Non-Hispanic (99.2%)
  • Two or more races (0.8%)

Ancestries: United States (27.2%), English (12.8%), German (8.1%), Irish (6.1%), French (3.3%), Welsh (2.8%).

Elevation: 700 feet

Land area: 0.2 square miles

Map of Marshall, IN

Population by Education

For population 25 years and over in Marshall

  • High school or higher: 82.3%
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher: 7.7%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 1.9%
  • Unemployed: 4.2%
  • Mean travel time to work: 24.1 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Marshall town

  • Never married: 24.9%
  • Now married: 54.8%
  • Separated: 1.1%
  • Widowed: 4.6%
  • Divorced: 14.6%

0.0% Foreign born

Population change in the 1990s: -19 (-5.0%).

Hospitals

Hospitals/medical centers near Marshall:

  • WEST CENTRAL COMMUNITY HOSPITAL (about 22 miles; CLINTON, IN)
  • ST VINCENT CLAY HOSPITAL INC (about 23 miles; BRAZIL, IN)
  • ST CLARE MEDICAL CENTER (about 25 miles; CRAWFORDSVILLE, IN)

Airports

Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Marshall:

  • TERRE HAUTE INTERNATIONAL-HULMAN FIELD (about 29 miles; TERRE HAUTE, IN; Abbreviation: HUF)
  • PURDUE UNIVERSITY (about 42 miles; LAFAYETTE, IN; Abbreviation: LAF)
  • MONROE COUNTY (about 63 miles; BLOOMINGTON, IN; Abbreviation: BMG)

Other public-use airports nearest to Marshall:

  • SHADES STATE PARK (about 11 miles; WAVELAND, IN; Abbreviation: 8I2)
  • CLINTON (about 18 miles; CLINTON, IN; Abbreviation: 1I7)
  • CRAWFORDSVILLE MUNI (about 21 miles; CRAWFORDSVILLE, IN; Abbreviation: CFJ)

Colleges and Universities

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Marshall:

  • DEPAUW UNIVERSITY (about 26 miles; GREENCASTLE, IN; Full-time enrollment: 2,197)
  • INDIANA STATE UNIVERSITY (about 31 miles; TERRE HAUTE, IN; Full-time enrollment: 9,597)
  • IVY TECH STATE COLLEGE-WABASH VALLEY (about 35 miles; TERRE HAUTE, IN; Full-time enrollment: 2,099)
  • PURDUE UNIVERSITY-MAIN CAMPUS (about 44 miles; WEST LAFAYETTE, IN; Full-time enrollment: 36,407)
  • INDIANA UNIVERSITY-BLOOMINGTON (about 66 miles; BLOOMINGTON, IN; Full-time enrollment: 33,835)
  • BUTLER UNIVERSITY (about 71 miles; INDIANAPOLIS, IN; Full-time enrollment: 3,721)
  • IVY TECH STATE COLLEGE-CENTRAL INDIANA (about 72 miles; INDIANAPOLIS, IN; Full-time enrollment: 3,397)

Schools

Public high school in Marshall:

  • TURKEY RUN HIGH SCHOOL (Students: 340; Location: 1551 E SR 47; Grades: 07 – 12)

Public primary/middle school in Marshall:

  • TURKEY RUN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 317; Location: 1551 E SR 47; Grades: KG – 06)

Private primary/middle school in Marshall:

  • SUGAR CREEK SCHOOL (Students: 29; Grades: 1 – 8)