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 $74,615 with a poverty rate of 24.86%. The median age in Marfa is 55.3 years: 48.8 years for males, and 66.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Marfa was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,544 | 72.12% |
| Two or more races | 584 | 27.28% |
| Other race | 11 | 0.51% |
| Asian | 2 | 0.09% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,139 | 1.88 | 76.3 | 23.7 |
| Non Family | 781 | 1.1 | 65.4 | 34.6 |
| Married | 358 | 3.57 | 100 | 0 |
| Male | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Female | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
3.57
Average Family Size
1.88
Average Household Size
76.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 102 | 5.87% |
| Associates Degree | 37 | 2.13% |
| Bachelors Degree | 424 | 24.4% |
| Graduate Degree | 86 | 4.95% |
| High School Graduate | 281 | 16.17% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 426 | 24.51% |
| Some College | 382 | 21.98% |
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 | 1,013 | 485 | 133 |
| White | 646 | 646 | 319 |
| 2+ Races | 553 | 247 | 126 |
| Other Race | 11 | 11 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 49.38%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $25,708 | $0 | $26,321 |
| Graduate Degree | $43,846 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $72,767 | $72,767 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $11,803 | $11,154 | $0 |
| Overall | $23,743 | $20,910 | $25,377 |
| Some College | $0 | $229,741 | $24,302 |
$23,743
Average Earnings
$20,910
Average Male
$25,377
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
51.03% of Marfa residents speak only English, while 48.97% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 48.87% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 950 | 354 | 37.26% |
| Hispanic | 1,107 | 177 | 15.99% |
| Multiple | 582 | 85 | 14.6% |
24.86%
Overall Poverty Rate
23.18%
Male Poverty Rate
26.55%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Marfa is White, with 37.26% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Marfa is Multiple, with 14.6% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 11.87%. Among those working part-time, it was 16.36%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 22.97%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Bachelors or Greater | 35.1% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 15.34% |
| High School | 9.25% |
| Some College | 2.63% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 12.23% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 16.24% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $86,250 | $171,153 |
| Households | $30,669 | $74,615 |
| Married Families | $86,250 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $28,324 | $30,364 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
51.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
70.6%
Male Marriage Rate
35.1%
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
68
Number of Veterans
68
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 57 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 57 |
| 55 to 64 | 11 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
| 65 to 74 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 68 | 5.76% |
| Hispanic | 68 | 6.69% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
16.18%
Veteran Poverty Rate
83.82%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
71.1%
Labor Force Participation
71.1%
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
52.69%
Born in Marfa
81.18%
Native Born
18.82%
Foreign Born
14.99%
Non Citizen
3.83%
Naturalized
81.18% of Marfa residents were born in the United States, with 52.69% having been born in Texas. 14.99% 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% |