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Marfa

Texas · 1,574 residents (2025 est.) · 1.623 sq mi
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Marfa has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $44,306. Population has grown 17% since 2000. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $251,400. With a median age of 47.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. The poverty rate of 26.9% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 44% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 47.7
US median: 38.9
Average education
38% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 214%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,482
+17%since 2000
from 2,121 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,529 / sq mi
+17%since 2000
from 1,307 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
47.7
+23%since 2000
from 38.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,574 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Marfa
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,306
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,712 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,472
+129%since 2000
from $14,636 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
25.1%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 20.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
26.9%
+6.3 ptssince 2000
from 20.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.585
+28%since 2010
from 0.457 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade21.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Arts, entertainment, food9.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services5.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance2.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services2.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Retail trade2.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$251,400
+214%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$474
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $294 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
75.2%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 72.8% in 2000
24.8% rent
Vacancy rate
21.5%
−12.6 ptssince 2009
from 34.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
36.5%
+16.2 ptssince 2009
from 20.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
67.5%
+26.2 ptssince 2009
from 41.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.7
+219%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
68
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic29%(616)
Black0.2%(5)
Hispanic / Latino69.9%(1,482)
Asian0%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score52.3%(1,109)
2024
White, non-Hispanic40.2%(997)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino55.2%(1,369)
Asian0%(1)
Other4.6%(115)
Diversity Score66.5%(1,651)
Diversity Score
67
+27%since 2000
from 52 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
38.1%
+19.4 ptssince 2000
from 18.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
78.3%
+13.1 ptssince 2000
from 65.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.2%
−2.8 ptssince 2000
from 9.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
5.9 min
−51%since 2000
from 11.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
48.8%
−14.2 ptssince 2009
from 63.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.0%
−6.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
13.8%
+6.8 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
16.9%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 20.4% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
11.5%
+10.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
8.2%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−4.6 ptssince 2011
from 4.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
61.7%
+3.6 ptssince 2011
from 58.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
19.2%
−6.7 ptssince 2009
from 25.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
35.4%
−39.9 ptssince 2009
from 75.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.6%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
Female
47.4%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
Foreign born
13.6%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.9%
−38.0 ptssince 2009
from 42.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
16.3%
−6.2 ptssince 2012
from 22.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
19.2%
−65.9 ptssince 2013
from 85.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
77.9%
+18.6 ptssince 2017
from 59.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
60.9%
+30.4 ptssince 2016
from 30.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
39.0%
−28.9 ptssince 2016
from 68.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Marfa, Texas?

Marfa, Texas has about 2,482 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Marfa, Texas?

The typical household in Marfa, Texas earns about $44,306 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Marfa, Texas expensive?

In Marfa, Texas, the median home is worth about $251,400, and the typical rent is about $474 a month.

How educated are people in Marfa, Texas?

About 38.1% of adults age 25 and over in Marfa, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Marfa, Texas?

About 26.9% of people in Marfa, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Marfa, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Marfa, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 208 residents, a change of about 9 percent over that period.

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