Marshall, Missouri
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Marshall is a city in Saline County, Missouri, United States. The population was 12,433 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Saline County,GR6. The Marshall Micropolitan Statistical Area consists of Saline County. It is also home to Missouri Valley College and Marshall High School.
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[edit] Geography
Marshall is located at (39.116210, -93.197854)GR1.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 26.5 km² (10.2 mi²). 26.3 km² (10.1 mi²) of it is land and 0.2 km² (0.1 mi²) of it (0.78%) is water.
[edit] Demographics
As of the censusGR2 of 2000, there were 12,433 people, 4,732 households, and 2,985 families residing in the city. The population density was 472.9/km² (1,225.4/mi²). There were 5,127 housing units at an average density of 195.0/km² (505.3/mi²). The racial makeup of the city was 86.05% White, 7.40% African American, 0.43% Native American, 0.39% Asian, 0.34% Pacific Islander, 3.46% from other races, and 1.94% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 7.17% of the population.
There were 4,732 households out of which 30.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.8% were married couples living together, 12.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 36.9% were non-families. 31.1% of all households were made up of individuals and 15.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.42 and the average family size was 3.00.
In the city the population was spread out with 24.7% under the age of 18, 13.0% from 18 to 24, 25.3% from 25 to 44, 21.8% from 45 to 64, and 15.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 95.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.5 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $31,649, and the median income for a family was $36,686. Males had a median income of $26,556 versus $19,688 for females. The per capita income for the city was $16,646. About 12.5% of families and 15.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 23.6% of those under age 18 and 5.1% of those age 65 or over.
[edit] SKATEPARK
Marshall, MO has the World Famous Marshall Skatepark in the Indian Foothills Park. The skatepark attracts many professional and amateur skateboarders from around the world. The Marshall Skatepark has put Marshall on the map in the world of skateboarding and action sports. http://www.marshallmoparks.net/skatepark.html
[edit] Censorship debate
In October 2006, a resident of Marshall attempted to have the graphic novels Fun Home by Alison Bechdel and Blankets by Craig Thompson removed from the Marshall Public Library.[1] Supporters of the books' removal characterized them as "pornography" and expressed concern that they would be read by children.[2] Marshall Public Library Director Amy Crump defended the books as having been well-reviewed in "reputable, professional book review journals," and characterized the removal attempt as a step towards "the slippery slope of censorship". [1][2] On October 11, 2006, the Marshall Public Library Board of Trustees appointed a committee to create a materials selection policy, and removed Fun Home and Blankets from circulation until the new policy was approved.[3][4] On March 14, 2007, the board voted to return both Fun Home and Blankets to the library's shelves.[5]
[edit] References
- ^ a b Sims, Zach. "Library trustees to hold hearing on novels", The Marshall Democrat-News, 2006-10-03. Retrieved on 2006-10-08.
- ^ a b Sims, Zach. "Library board hears complaints about books/Decision scheduled for Oct. 11 meeting", The Marshall Democrat-News, 2006-10-05. Retrieved on 2006-10-08.
- ^ Brady, Matt (2006-10-12). MARSHALL LIBARAY BOARD VOTES TO ADOPT MATERIALS SELECTION POLICY. Newsarama. Retrieved on 2006-10-12.
- ^ Sims, Zach. "Library board votes to remove 2 books while policy for acquisitions developed", The Marshall Democrat-News, 2006-10-12. Retrieved on 2006-10-12.
- ^ Harper, Rachel. "Library board approves new policy/Material selection policy created, controversial books returned to shelves", The Marshall Democrat-News, 2007-03-15. Retrieved on 2007-03-15.
[edit] External links
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Marshall is home to its local hero David Kemm.
