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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Marfa

Texas · 2,274 residents · 1.623 sq mi
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Marfa has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $15,955. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $33,900. With a median age of 40.4, the population is older than the US median of 33.0. The poverty rate of 27.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 41% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 40.4
US median: 33.0
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

2,274
+7%vs 2000
vs 2,121 in 2000
1990 – 2025
1,401 / sq mi
+7%vs 2000
vs 1,307 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
40.4
+4%vs 2000
vs 38.7 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
2K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Marfa
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$15,955
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $24,712 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$8,777
−40%vs 2000
vs $14,636 in 2000
US average: $14,340
27.7%
+7.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 20.6% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$33,900
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $44,000 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$255
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $294 in 2000
US average: $450
71.5%
−1.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 72.8% in 2000
28.5% rent
2.1
+19%vs 2000
vs 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
1990
White, non-Hispanic97.4%(2,214)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino67.2%(1,529)
Asian0.6%(13)
Other2.1%(47)
Diversity Score62.4%(1,419)
62
+19%vs 2000
vs 52 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

15.8%
−2.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 18.7% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
60.7%
−4.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 65.2% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
5.4%
−3.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 9.0% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

12.9 min
+8%vs 2000
vs 11.9 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Marfa, Texas?

Marfa, Texas has about 2,274 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Marfa, Texas?

The typical household in Marfa, Texas earns about $15,955 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 $33,900, and the typical rent is about $255 a month.

How educated are people in Marfa, Texas?

About 15.8% 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 27.7% of people in Marfa, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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