Marshfield, MO

Marshfield is a city in and the county seat of Webster County, Missouri. As of the 2020 census, Marshfield had a population of 7,458. As of 2024, the population is estimated to be 7,935. It is part of the Springfield, Missouri, metropolitan area.

History

Marshfield was platted in 1855, taking its name from Marshfield, Massachusetts. A post office called Marshfield has been in operation since 1856. Marshfield is the county seat of Webster County and sits on land donated by William T. Burford and C.F. Dryden.

The Hosmer Dairy Farm Historic District and Rainey Funeral Home Building are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Marshfield is home to the only intersection of the TransAmerica Bicycle Trail and U.S. Route 66.

Marshfield is the hometown of Edwin Hubble. A replica of the Hubble Space Telescope can be found in front of the Webster County Court House at 100 S Clay St.

Culture

Missouri Cherry Blossom Festival

Founded in 2005, The Missouri Cherry Blossom Festival is an annual three-day event that takes place in late April. Visitors to the festival can purchase crafts and food from vendors in the town square. Activities are available for the whole family, and notable speakers are invited to provide both entertainment and education. Descendants of Presidents are invited to attend and typically speak at the Presidential forum. Additionally, entertainers from television, music, and film are available at the Nostalgia Fest Autograph Show typically taking place on the Friday and Saturday of the festival.

Demographics

2020 census

At the 2020 census, 7,458 people, 2,664 households, and 1,716 families were living in the city. The population density was . The 3,179 housing units had an average density of . The racial makeup of the city was 91.5% White, 0.6% African American, 1.0% Native American, 0.4% Asian, 0.8% from other races, and 5.6% from two or more races. Hispanics or Latinos of any race were 2.5%.

Of the 2,664 households, 26.4% had children under 18 living with them, 58.1% were married couples living together, 26.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 11.8% had a male householder with no wife present, and 4.1% were not families. About 27.5% of households were one person, and 15.0% were one person 65 or older. The average household size was 2.79, and the average family size was 3.37.

The median age was 33.5 years. The city's age distribution was 29.6% under 18, 7% between 20 and 24; 29.0% from 25 to 44; 18.3% from 45 to 64; and 17.0% 65 or older. The gender makeup of the city was 44.2% male and 55.8% female.

2010 census

At the 2010 census, 6,633 people, 2,605 households, and 1,756 families were living in the city. The population density was . The 2,918 housing units had an average density of . The racial makeup of the city was 96.5% White, 0.4% African American, 0.8% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 0.5% from other races, and 1.7% from two or more races. Hispanics or Latinos of any race were 1.7%.

Of the 2,605 households, 37.0% had children under 18 living with them, 49.0% were married couples living together, 14.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.4% had a male householder with no wife present, and 32.6% were not families. About 28.9% of households were one person, and 14.8% were one person 65 or older. The average household size was 2.47, and the average family size was 3.04.

The median age was 36.4 years. The city's age distribution was 27.6% under 18, 8.5% between 18 and 24; 24.3% from 25 to 44; 21.9% from 45 to 64; and 17.7% 65 or older. The gender makeup of the city was 47.1% male and 52.9% female.

2000 census

At the 2000 census, 5,720 people, 2,256 households, and 1,534 families resided in the city. The population density was . The 2,417 housing units had an average density of . The racial makeup of the city was 97.80% White, 0.19% African American, 0.42% Native American, 0.30% Asian, 0.12% from other races, and 1.17% from two or more races. Hispanics or Latinos of any race were 1.75%.

Of the 2,256 households. 34.7% had children under 18 living with them, 53.2% were married couples living together, 11.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.0% were not families. About 28.7% of households were one person, and 16.0% were one person 65 or older. The average household size was 2.44, and the average family size was 3.00.

The age distribution was 27.1% under 18, 9.4% from 18 to 24, 27.2% from 25 to 44, 18.2% from 45 to 64, and 18.1% 65 or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 85.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 79.3 males.

As of 2000, The median household income was $27,753, and the median family income was $36,090. Males had a median income of $27,813 versus $20,752 for females. The per capita income for the city was $14,855. About 5.5% of families and 11.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 10.2% of those under age 18 and 12.2% of those age 65 or over.

Education

Marshfield has one public high school, Marshfield High School. Marshfield Christian School is a private institution.

Marshfield has a lending library, which is a branch of the Webster County Library.

Government

As of June 2021, the mayor of Marshfield is Natalie B. McNish and the city administrator is Sam Rost.

Notable people

* Dan Hendrycks, director of the Center for AI Safety
* Dan Clemens, Republican member of the Missouri State Senate
* Joe Haymes, Swing Era orchestra leader
* Edwin Hubble, American astronomer - part of Interstate 44 through Marshfield is named the Edwin Hubble Highway.
* Darren King, member of the band Mutemath

Geography

Marshfield is located at (37.339599, -92.907230). According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all land.

Climate

Marshfield has a humid subtropical climate (Köppen climate classification ''Cfa''), with elements of a humid continental climate. The city experiences four distinct seasons; summers are warm and humid, while winters are cool with occasional cold spells. Rainfall is highest in the late spring. Snowfall is generally light, with an average of 5.2 inches (13 cm).

References

External links

City of Marshfield

Marshfield Mail newspaper


* Historic maps of Marshfield in th
Sanborn Maps of Missouri Collection
at the University of Missouri

Marshfield, MO Tornado, Apr 1880
at GenDisasters.com

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Populated places established in 1830
Cities in Webster County, Missouri
County seats in Missouri
Springfield metropolitan area, Missouri
Cities in Missouri
1830 establishments in Missouri