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Marlin, TX
City in Falls County, Texas.
Population
5,516
Land area
4.5sq mi
People per sq mi
1,221
ZIP codes
0
Marlin and its ZIP codes
Marlin at a glance
- Marlin is about 11 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $36,426 a year, 54% less than the Texas figure of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $66,000 (77% below Texas) and median rent is $689 a month.
Local data for Marlin, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Marlin, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$36,426
Poverty rate
26.7%
Median home value
$66,000
Median rent
$689/mo
Homeownership
66.1%
Bachelor's or higher
16.2%
Median age
35.0
Average commute
23.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (1,497), Cambodian Americans (746), German Americans (299).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Falls County. PPP loans are for Marlin.
Unemployment rate
4.4%
Aug 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$54,850
3,030 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$47,312
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$114M
FY 2026, $6,697 per person
How people get to work
Marlin, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone74.2%
- Carpooled7.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked4.3%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.2%
- Worked from home13.4%
Average one-way commute: 23.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Marlin, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: tornado
Storm events since 1996
375
Countywide, mostly drought
Flood insurance policies
2
0.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
95° / 34°F
39.1 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Marlin, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
45.6%
U.S. 33.3% +12.3 pts
Diabetes
19.9%
U.S. 12.1% +7.8 pts
Smoking
20.4%
U.S. 12.8% +7.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
21.8%
U.S. 11.1% +10.7 pts
Cities near Marlin
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| ChiltonCensus-designated place | 9.9 mi | 4 |
| LottCity | 11 mi | 1 |
| GolindaCity | 12 mi | 4.2 |
| RieselCity | 12 mi | 4.2 |
| KosseTown | 16 mi | 1.3 |
| BremondCity | 16 mi | 0.9 |
| RosebudCity | 16 mi | 0.8 |
| MartCity | 17 mi | 1.4 |
| RobinsonCity | 17 mi | 30.6 |
| HallsburgCity | 18 mi | 2.7 |
| LorenaCity | 19 mi | 3.9 |
| ThorntonTown | 20 mi | 1 |
| HewittCity | 21 mi | 6.9 |
| Bruceville-EddyCity | 21 mi | 4.1 |
| BurlingtonCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 4 |
| Beverly HillsCity | 22 mi | 0.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Marlin, TX in?
- Marlin is in Falls County, Texas.
- What is the population of Marlin, TX?
- About 5,516 people live in Marlin, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Marlin?
- Nearby places include Chilton (9.9 mi), Lott (11 mi), Golinda (12 mi), Riesel (12 mi), Kosse (16 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023