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Marfa, TX
City in Presidio County, Texas.
Population
2,482
Land area
1.6sq mi
People per sq mi
1,530
ZIP codes
0
Marfa and its ZIP codes
Marfa at a glance
- Marfa is about 13 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
- The median household income is $44,306, 44% below the Texas median of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $251,400 (11% below Texas) and median rent is $474 a month.
Local data for Marfa, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Marfa, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$44,306
Poverty rate
26.9%
Median home value
$251,400
Median rent
$474/mo
Homeownership
75.2%
Bachelor's or higher
38.1%
Median age
47.7
Average commute
5.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (1,299), Italian Americans (329), Polish Americans (254).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Presidio County. PPP loans are for Marfa.
Unemployment rate
6.3%
Aug 2026, -1.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$59,686
2,066 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$72,762
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$167M
FY 2026, $27,277 per person
How people get to work
Marfa, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone48.8%
- Carpooled2.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked16.9%
- Bicycle11.5%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other7.0%
- Worked from home13.8%
Average one-way commute: 5.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Marfa, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
189
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
18
0.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 24°F
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Marfa, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.8%
U.S. 33.3% +6.5 pts
Diabetes
18.9%
U.S. 12.1% +6.8 pts
Smoking
14.7%
U.S. 12.8% +1.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
24.8%
U.S. 11.1% +13.7 pts
Cities near Marfa
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Fort DavisCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 10.8 |
| AlpineCity | 22 mi | 4.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Marfa, TX in?
- Marfa is in Presidio County, Texas.
- What is the population of Marfa, TX?
- About 2,482 people live in Marfa, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Marfa?
- Nearby places include Fort Davis (20 mi), Alpine (22 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023