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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Marfa

Texas · 2,121 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 $24,712. Population has declined 7% since 1990. Median home value is $44,000. The poverty rate of 20.6% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 38% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.7
US median: 35.2
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

2,121
−7%since 1990
from 2,274 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,307 / sq mi
−7%since 1990
from 1,401 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
38.7
−4%since 1990
from 40.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
2K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Marfa
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$24,712
+18%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $15,955 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$14,636
+67%since 1990
from $8,777 in 1990
US average: $21,522
20.6%
−7.1 ptssince 1990
from 27.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$44,000
−1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $33,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$294
−12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $255 in 1990
US average: $602
72.8%
+1.3 ptssince 1990
from 71.5% in 1990
27.2% rent
1.8
−16%since 1990
from 2.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic97.4%(2,214)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino67.2%(1,529)
Asian0.6%(13)
Diversity Score62.4%(1,419)
2000
White, non-Hispanic29%(616)
Black0.2%(5)
Hispanic / Latino69.9%(1,482)
Asian0%(1)
Diversity Score52.3%(1,109)
52
−16%since 1990
from 62 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

18.7%
+2.9 ptssince 1990
from 15.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
65.2%
+4.6 ptssince 1990
from 60.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
9.0%
+3.7 ptssince 1990
from 5.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

11.9 min
−8%since 1990
from 12.9 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Marfa, Texas?

Marfa, Texas has about 2,121 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Marfa, Texas?

The typical household in Marfa, Texas earns about $24,712 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 $44,000, and the typical rent is about $294 a month.

How educated are people in Marfa, Texas?

About 18.7% 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 20.6% of people in Marfa, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Marfa, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Marfa, Texas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 153 residents, a change of about -7 percent over that period.

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

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