Marfa is a city located in Presidio County Texas. Marfa has a 2024 population of 1,637. It is also the county seat of Presidio County. Marfa is currently declining at a rate of -2.21% annually and its population has decreased by -8.29% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,785 in 2020.
The average household income in Marfa is $69,563 with a poverty rate of 25.62%. The median age in Marfa is 54.2 years: 48.2 years for males, and 61.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Marfa was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,415 | 64.94% |
| Two or more races | 763 | 35.02% |
| Asian | 1 | 0.05% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Asian
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,038 | 2.09 | 77.3 | 22.7 |
| Non Family | 615 | 1.28 | 65.2 | 34.8 |
| Married | 376 | 3.32 | 100 | 0 |
| Male | 25 | 3.48 | 100 | 0 |
| Female | 22 | 2.23 | 0 | 100 |
3.28
Average Family Size
2.09
Average Household Size
77.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 119 | 6.87% |
| Associates Degree | 50 | 2.89% |
| Bachelors Degree | 414 | 23.89% |
| Graduate Degree | 102 | 5.89% |
| High School Graduate | 349 | 20.14% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 339 | 19.56% |
| Some College | 360 | 20.77% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 992 | 568 | 168 |
| 2+ Races | 711 | 426 | 159 |
| White | 642 | 608 | 286 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 94.7%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 44.55%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $35,338 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $47,500 | $0 | $48,286 |
| High School Graduate | $63,750 | $75,239 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $10,755 | $10,687 | $0 |
| Overall | $24,257 | $20,575 | $35,924 |
| Some College | $0 | $0 | $0 |
$24,257
Average Earnings
$20,575
Average Male
$35,924
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
58.47% of Marfa residents speak only English, while 41.53% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 41.48% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 970 | 317 | 32.68% |
| Hispanic | 1,105 | 240 | 21.72% |
| Multiple | 761 | 147 | 19.32% |
25.62%
Overall Poverty Rate
20.78%
Male Poverty Rate
29.57%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Marfa is White, with 32.68% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Marfa is Multiple, with 19.32% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 12.68%. Among those working part-time, it was 22.67%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 22.56%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Bachelors or Greater | 33.53% |
| High School | 16.05% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 15.54% |
| Some College | 13.66% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 11.9% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 24.77% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $78,519 | $127,778 |
| Households | $38,205 | $69,563 |
| Married Families | $79,158 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $28,269 | $29,523 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
49.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
65.4%
Male Marriage Rate
37.7%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
82
Number of Veterans
82
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 60 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 60 |
| 55 to 64 | 22 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
| 65 to 74 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 82 | 7.74% |
| Hispanic | 82 | 8.24% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
26.83%
Veteran Poverty Rate
73.17%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
62.7%
Labor Force Participation
62.7%
Employment Rate
0%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
57.5%
Born in Marfa
84.4%
Native Born
15.6%
Foreign Born
11.38%
Non Citizen
4.22%
Naturalized
84.4% of Marfa residents were born in the United States, with 57.5% having been born in Texas. 11.38% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,452 | -37 | -2.48% |
| 2028 | 1,489 | -37 | -2.42% |
| 2027 | 1,526 | -37 | -2.37% |
| 2026 | 1,563 | -37 | -2.31% |
| 2025 | 1,600 | -37 | -2.26% |
| 2024 | 1,637 | -37 | -2.21% |
| 2023 | 1,674 | -52 | -3.01% |
| 2022 | 1,726 | -53 | -2.98% |
| 2021 | 1,779 | -6 | -0.34% |
| 2020 | 1,785 | 177 | 11.01% |
| 2019 | 1,608 | -46 | -2.78% |
| 2018 | 1,654 | -79 | -4.56% |
| 2017 | 1,733 | -26 | -1.48% |
| 2016 | 1,759 | 6 | 0.34% |
| 2015 | 1,753 | -49 | -2.72% |
| 2014 | 1,802 | -50 | -2.7% |
| 2013 | 1,852 | -63 | -3.29% |
| 2012 | 1,915 | -41 | -2.1% |
| 2011 | 1,956 | -40 | -2% |
| 2010 | 1,996 | 0 | 0% |