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Marfa (TX) Streets, Geographical, Population & More

Population of Marfa, Texas

StateTexas
Land Area (mi²)1.6 sq mi
Density (mi²)1,074/sq mi
2022 Growth Rate-1.07% (-19)
Growth Since 2020-11.35% (-224)
Rank in State750th
Rank in Country11667th

The population of Marfa, TX in 2022 is estimated to be 1,750. This is a decrease of -1.07% (-19 people) compared to the population in 2021.

Population of Marfa by Race

Population by Race
  • Total
  • Hispanic
  • Non-Hispanic
Race
Population
Percentage

Population of Marfa by Age

Marfa Population Pyramid 2022
Marfa Median Age
49.3
Total
38.1
Male
62.5
Female
Marfa Sex Ratio
59.98%
1,184
Male
40.02%
790
Female
Marfa Age Dependency Ratio
53.6
Old Age Dependency Ratio
42.3
Child Dependency Ratio
Marfa Adults
1,548
Adults
(540 of whom are seniors) in Marfa.

Population of Marfa by Year

Year
PopulationGrowthAnnual Growth Rate

Poverty Rate of Marfa

Name
Total
In Poverty
Poverty Rate
  • 15.95%

    Overall Poverty Rate

  • 14.81%

    Male Poverty Rate

  • 17.66%

    Female Poverty Rate

Poverty in Marfa

While the overall poverty rate of Marfa is 15.95%, the rate varies greatly by race. The percentage of people who fell below the poverty line is highest for () and is lowest for (0%).

Across all races and ethnicities, the female poverty rate (17.66%) is generally higher than the male poverty rate (14.81%).

Poverty Rate of Marfa by Employment Status and Sex

13.76%
Female Employed
0%
Female Unemployed
6.08%
Male Employed
0%
Male Unemployed

Poverty Rate of Marfa by Education

18.29%
Less Than 9th Grade
8.06%
High School
17.7%
Some College
10.22%
Bachelors or Greater

Language of Marfa

  • All Ages
  • 5-17
  • 18-64
  • 65+
Top Languages in Marfa

The most common language spoken in Marfa is Spanish, with 51.65% of people speaking Spanish. In addition, 48.24% of people speak Only English, coming in second.

Educational Attainment of Marfa by Race

  • Percentage
  • Count
Race
Total
High School
Bachelors

students have the highest high school graduation rate of all races and ethnicities in Marfa, at .

Compared to other races and ethnicities, students have the highest bachelor's degree rate at .

Educational Attainment of Marfa by Sex (over 25)

Education AttainedCountPercentage
Graduate Degree16811.46%
Bachelors Degree33222.65%
Associates Degree221.5%
Some College31721.62%
High School Graduate1248.46%
9th to 12th Grade15710.71%
Less Than 9th Grade34623.6%

Earnings Statistics of Marfa by Educational Attainment

Education AttainedAverageMaleFemale

$24,253

Average Earnings

$23,594

Average Male

$24,469

Average Female

Employment of Marfa by Education

  • Labor Force Participation
  • Employment Rate
  • Unemployment Rate

Employment of Marfa by Age

  • Labor Force Participation
  • Employment Rate
  • Unemployment Rate
71.3%
Labor Force Participation
71.3%
Employment Rate
0%
Unemployment Rate

Employment of Marfa by Race

  • Labor Force Participation
  • Employment Rate
  • Unemployment Rate

Crime Statistics of Marfa

2019 Crime (Actual Data) Incidents
Violent Crime5
Property Crime7
Crime Rate13
Robbery0
Rape1
Murder and Mans laughter0
Motor Vehicle Theft0
Larceny and Theft6
Burglary1
Arson1
Aggravated Assault4
2022 Crime (Actual Data) Incidents
Violent Crime6
Property Crime0
Crime Rate6
Robbery0
Rape0
Murder and Mans laughter0
Motor Vehicle Theft0
Larceny and Theft0
Burglary0
Arson1
Aggravated Assault5

Marital Status of Marfa

Marriage Rates

  • 41.5%

    Overall Marriage Rate

  • 42.8%

    Male Marriage Rate

  • 39.7%

    Female Marriage Rate

Marfa Marriage

In Marfa, 42.8% of males have never been married, a higher rate than females who have never been married.

Females are more likely to be married at age 20-34, while males are more likely to be married at age Over 65.

Households and Families of Marfa

Marfa Renter vs Owner Occupied by Household Type

Marfa Household Types

Type
Owner
Renter
76.3%

Rate of Home Ownership

Households of Marfa by Type

4.19
Average Family Size
2.46
Average Family Size
Type
Count
PercentageOwned
Streets