City · Texas
Marfa, Texas
Marfa, city, in Presidio County, Texas. Marfa had 1,574 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 12.0% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 1,788 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 2,482 (±152). GEOID 4846620.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
1,574
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 1,788 · ACS 2020-2024: 2,482 ±152
Median household income
$44,306
±$13,130 (90% margin)
Texas: $78,476
Median home value
$251,400
±$112,207 (90% margin)
Texas: $283,800
Median gross rent
$474
±$308 (90% margin)
Texas: $1,403
Where is Marfa and what county is it in?
Marfa is a city in Presidio County, Texas. It covers 1.6 square miles of land, 1,102 residents per square mile in 2020.
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Marfa, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 1,574 people lived in Marfa on July 1, 2025, down 12.0% since 2020, while Texas grew 8.8%. The 2020 Census counted 1,788 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 2,482 (±152).
| Measure | Marfa | Presidio County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 2,482 ±152 | 5,930 | +651 |
| Households | 1,165 ±151 | 2,418 | +467 |
| Average household size | 2.13 ±0.25 | 2.45 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 1,485 ±190 | 3,273 | +374 |
Marfa's population since 2000
From 2,121 in 2000 to 1,574 in 2025: down 25.8%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Marfa as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Marfa?
The median resident of Marfa is 47.7 years old; 16.6% are under 18 and 27.8% are 65 or older. The largest group is Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 55.2%, then non-Hispanic white residents at 40.2%.
| Measure | Marfa | Presidio County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 47.7 ±7.5 | 41.2 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 16.6% ±2.9 pts | 25.6% | – |
| 65 years and over | 27.8% ±6.5 pts | 19.5% | – |
| Male | 52.6% ±5.9 pts | 53.8% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 55.2% ±6.3 pts | 79.5% | −17.1 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 40.2% ±7.8 pts | 18.2% | +12.6 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±2.0 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±2.0 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±2.0 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.6% ±4.9 pts | 1.9% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±2.0 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 13.6% ±9.6 pts | 30.6% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 39.1% ±10.0 pts | 71.7% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 4.9% ±3.7 pts | 2.9% | – |
| With a disability | 16.3% ±6.4 pts | 16.7% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 19.2% ±10.2 pts | 33.6% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 78.3% ±11.7 pts | 67.3% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 38.1% ±11.1 pts | 28.0% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 6.2% ±3.8 pts | 6.8% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 92.6% ±5.9 pts | 95.3% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.0% ±2.0 pts | 0.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Marfa earn?
Half of Marfa's 1,165 households earn less than $44,306 a year (±$13,130), against $43,802 in Presidio County and $78,476 in Texas. In 2015-2019 it was $48,075 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 26.9% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Marfa | Presidio County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $44,306 ±$13,130 | $43,802 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $73,833 ±$36,345 | $59,967 | – |
| Per capita income | $33,472 ±$12,122 | $23,915 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 26.9% ±11.4 pts | 32.0% | – |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 45.3% ±31.8 pts | 52.6% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 18.4% ±10.1 pts | 17.6% | – |
| Households with a computer | 87.3% ±9.3 pts | 86.6% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 77.9% ±12.2 pts | 80.4% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Marfa?
Owners occupy 75.2% of Marfa's occupied homes and renters 24.8%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $251,400 by its owner (±$112,207). The median renter pays $474 a month including utilities.
| Measure | Marfa | Presidio County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $251,400 ±$112,207 | $121,300 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $474 ±$308 | $448 | −$407 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 30.9% ±28.4 pts | 21.7% | – |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,445 ±$149 | $1,351 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 75.2% ±12.7 pts | 77.3% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 24.8% ±12.7 pts | 22.7% | – |
| Housing units | 1,485 ±190 | 3,273 | +374 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.4% ±2.3 pts | 4.5% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0% ±15.2 pts | 6.2% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 70.2% ±10.4 pts | 66.8% | – |
| Mobile homes | 15.4% ±8.9 pts | 22.5% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0% ±3.3 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 3.2% ±3.6 pts | 8.0% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 22.6% ±9.0 pts | 13.1% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 8.2% ±8.0 pts | 5.7% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Marfa building?
Builders took permits for 8 new housing units in Marfa in 2025 (8 in single-family houses), 5.1 per 1,000 residents against 6.6 across Texas.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Marfa work and get to work?
48.8% of Marfa's workers drive alone and 13.8% work from home. The average trip to work takes 5.9 minutes.
| Measure | Marfa | Presidio County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 61.7% ±8.5 pts | 57.4% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 0.0% ±3.7 pts | 6.7% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 48.8% ±12.8 pts | 65.5% | – |
| Carpooled | 2.0% ±3.1 pts | 7.0% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±3.7 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Walked | 16.9% ±11.5 pts | 9.3% | – |
| Worked from home | 13.8% ±8.3 pts | 7.6% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 5.9 min ±1.5 | 9.1 min | −5.1 min |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Marfa?
No census tract lies mostly in Marfa; 1 tract reaches into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9501Presidio County | 2,633 | $45,263 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Marfa) · Census block assignment files
How does Marfa compare with other places in Texas?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Marfa is the 8,577th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 681st-most populous of 1,224 in Texas.
Marfa ranks 845th of 933 places in Texas with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 681st | 1,224 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 782nd | 784 |
| Residents per square mile | 476th | 979 |
| Median household income | 845th | 933 |
| Per capita income | 439th | 978 |
| Median home value | 345th | 950 |
| Median gross rent | 845th | 852 |
| Poverty rate | 98th | 716 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 189th | 877 |
| Median age | 98th | 973 |
| Owner-occupied share | 395th | 973 |
| Work from home | 237th | 557 |
| Travel time to work | 976th | 976 |
Marfa's figures with every place in Texas (CSV)
Every place in Texas, sortable · Compare Marfa with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Marfa?
20 of the 57 figures for Marfa on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Marfa are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Marfa.