Marlin is a city located in Falls County Texas. Marlin has a 2024 population of 5,602. It is also the county seat of Falls County. Marlin is currently growing at a rate of 0.7% annually and its population has increased by 2.9% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 5,444 in 2020.
The average household income in Marlin is $50,900 with a poverty rate of 18.21%. The median age in Marlin is 36.8 years: 31.5 years for males, and 40.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Marlin was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 2,241 | 40.75% |
| White | 1,511 | 27.47% |
| Asian | 971 | 17.65% |
| Two or more races | 594 | 10.8% |
| Other race | 156 | 2.84% |
| Native American | 27 | 0.49% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
White
Asian
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,014 | 2.41 | 72.9 | 27.1 |
| Non Family | 1,113 | 1.04 | 74.9 | 25.1 |
| Married | 562 | 3.8 | 87.4 | 12.6 |
| Female | 271 | 4.96 | 38 | 62 |
| Male | 68 | 3.16 | 58.8 | 41.2 |
4.02
Average Family Size
2.41
Average Household Size
72.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 493 | 13.69% |
| Associates Degree | 186 | 5.16% |
| Bachelors Degree | 251 | 6.97% |
| Graduate Degree | 158 | 4.39% |
| High School Graduate | 931 | 25.85% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 173 | 4.8% |
| Some College | 1,410 | 39.14% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 1,740 | 1,487 | 160 |
| White | 1,002 | 892 | 165 |
| Hispanic | 695 | 381 | 57 |
| 2+ Races | 371 | 273 | 38 |
| Asian | 154 | 154 | 27 |
| Other Race | 125 | 43 | 0 |
| Native American | 27 | 27 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 17.53%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $47,708 |
| High School Graduate | $30,787 | $23,482 | $41,667 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $27,159 | $33,523 | $0 |
| Overall | $37,451 | $32,614 | $45,000 |
| Some College | $57,865 | $57,617 | $67,786 |
$37,451
Average Earnings
$32,614
Average Male
$45,000
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
86.71% of Marlin residents speak only English, while 13.29% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 12.77% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 2,099 | 439 | 20.91% |
| White | 1,016 | 377 | 37.11% |
| Hispanic | 1,425 | 59 | 4.14% |
| Other | 144 | 30 | 20.83% |
| Multiple | 433 | 28 | 6.47% |
18.21%
Overall Poverty Rate
23.58%
Male Poverty Rate
12.22%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Marlin is White, with 37.11% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Marlin is Hispanic, with 4.14% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.86%. Among those working part-time, it was 22.26%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 30.06%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 41.72% |
| High School | 33.57% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 19.59% |
| Some College | 6.18% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 25.42% |
| Male Employed | 13.54% |
| Female Employed | 5.17% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $64,712 | $69,249 |
| Households | $38,000 | $50,900 |
| Married Families | $66,319 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $27,682 | $35,407 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
29.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
29.4%
Male Marriage Rate
28.5%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, 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
491
Number of Veterans
237
Male Veterans
254
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 299 |
| Vietnam | 61 |
| World War II | 41 |
| Second Gulf War | 16 |
| Korea | 3 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 308 |
| 65 to 74 | 70 |
| 75+ | 68 |
| 55 to 64 | 45 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 365 | 19.54% |
| White | 126 | 9.39% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
13.06%
Veteran Poverty Rate
18.47%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
52.9%
Labor Force Participation
45.8%
Employment Rate
13.3%
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
71.96%
Born in Marlin
93.4%
Native Born
6.6%
Foreign Born
5.96%
Non Citizen
0.64%
Naturalized
93.4% of Marlin residents were born in the United States, with 71.96% having been born in Texas. 5.96% 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 | 5,801 | 40 | 0.69% |
| 2028 | 5,761 | 40 | 0.7% |
| 2027 | 5,721 | 39 | 0.69% |
| 2026 | 5,682 | 40 | 0.71% |
| 2025 | 5,642 | 40 | 0.71% |
| 2024 | 5,602 | 39 | 0.7% |
| 2023 | 5,563 | 89 | 1.63% |
| 2022 | 5,474 | -41 | -0.74% |
| 2021 | 5,515 | 71 | 1.3% |
| 2020 | 5,444 | -136 | -2.44% |
| 2019 | 5,580 | 5 | 0.09% |
| 2018 | 5,575 | -63 | -1.12% |
| 2017 | 5,638 | -14 | -0.25% |
| 2016 | 5,652 | 33 | 0.59% |
| 2015 | 5,619 | -33 | -0.58% |
| 2014 | 5,652 | -103 | -1.79% |
| 2013 | 5,755 | -42 | -0.72% |
| 2012 | 5,797 | -124 | -2.09% |
| 2011 | 5,921 | -55 | -0.92% |
| 2010 | 5,976 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 6,628 | 242 | 3.79% |
| 1990 | 6,386 | -713 | -10.04% |
| 1980 | 7,099 | 748 | 11.78% |
| 1970 | 6,351 | -567 | -8.2% |
| 1960 | 6,918 | -181 | -2.55% |
| 1950 | 7,099 | 557 | 8.51% |
| 1940 | 6,542 | 1,204 | 22.56% |
| 1930 | 5,338 | 1,028 | 23.85% |
| 1920 | 4,310 | 432 | 11.14% |
| 1910 | 3,878 | 786 | 25.42% |
| 1900 | 3,092 | -2,709 | -46.7% |