Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Marfa, TX Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

2,482

Median Agei

47.7

Race & Ethnicityi

Hispanic/Latino

55.2%1,369

White

40.2%997

Two or More

4.6%115

Asian

0%1

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

6.9%131

High School Diploma

17%322

Some College (<1 yr)

2.8%54

Some College (1+ yr)

7.9%150

Associate's Degree

5.6%107

Bachelor's Degree

31.8%604

Master's Degree

3.4%64

Professional Degree

2.8%54

HS or Higher

78.3%

BA or Higher

38.1%

Graduate+

6.2%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$251,400

Median Renti

$474

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

75.2%876

Renter-Occupied

24.8%289

Total Units

1,485

Homeownership

75.2%

Vacancy Rate

21.5%

Rent Distribution

Under $500

158

$500–$750

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

Year Built

2010–2019

3.2%48

2000–2009

2%29

1980–1989

14.3%212

1970–1979

3.2%47

1960–1969

11%163

1950–1959

14.9%222

1940–1949

28.9%429

1939 or earlier

22.6%335

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

44.8%522

Electricity

39.2%457

Bottled/LP Gas

9.8%114

Wood

6.2%72

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$44,306

Mean Household Incomei

$73,833

Per Capita Incomei

$33,472

Poverty Ratei

26.9%

Unemploymenti

Labor Forcei

1,326

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Residentsi

102

Avg. Tenant Renti

$317/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

23 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers62 homes85% occupied$317/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $44,306/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $13K/yr

74%

Very low income$13K–$22K/yr

20%

Low income$22K–$35K/yr

Moderate / aboveOver $35K/yr

Who Receives This Housing

57% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

83% of subsidized households are minority

10% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

45% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

33813.6%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

336

Workforce

Total Employed

1,326

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Veteransi

102(4.9% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

80.8%Insured

19.2%Uninsured