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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Marlin

Texas · 6,386 residents · 4.517 sq mi
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Marlin has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $14,724. Population has declined 4% since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $30,800. The poverty rate of 32.4% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 45% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 37.7
US median: 33.0
Less educated
11% 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

6,386
−4%vs 2000
vs 6,628 in 2000
1990 – 2025
1,414 / sq mi
−4%vs 2000
vs 1,467 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
37.7
+9%vs 2000
vs 34.7 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
5K6K6K6K7K1990201020202024Marlin
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$14,724
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $21,443 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$8,702
−36%vs 2000
vs $13,555 in 2000
US average: $14,340
32.4%
+1.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 31.3% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$30,800
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $37,300 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$229
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $319 in 2000
US average: $450
62.8%
+3.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 59.3% in 2000
37.2% rent
2.1
+20%vs 2000
vs 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic36.3%(2,406)
Black44.2%(2,932)
Hispanic / Latino18.3%(1,213)
Asian0.2%(13)
Other0%
Diversity Score79%(5,236)
1990
White, non-Hispanic50%(3,195)
Black42.4%(2,707)
Hispanic / Latino9.5%(604)
Asian0%(0)
Other7.6%(484)
Diversity Score78.6%(5,020)
79
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 79 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

11.1%
+1.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 9.5% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
60.0%
−2.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 62.8% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
6.8%
+3.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 3.2% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

13.8 min
−12%vs 2000
vs 15.7 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Marlin, Texas?

Marlin, Texas has about 6,386 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Marlin, Texas?

The typical household in Marlin, Texas earns about $14,724 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Marlin, Texas expensive?

In Marlin, Texas, the median home is worth about $30,800, and the typical rent is about $229 a month.

How educated are people in Marlin, Texas?

About 11.1% of adults age 25 and over in Marlin, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Marlin, Texas?

About 32.4% of people in Marlin, 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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