Marfa, TX Demographics

A map of Marfa's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Hispanic	1,369	1,055	55.2%	59.0%
White	997	678	40.2%	37.9%
Multiracial	115	24	4.6%	1.3%
Asian	1	12	0.0%	0.7%
Black	0	13	0.0%	0.7%
Native American/Other	0	6	0.0%	0.3%

Marfa, Texas has an estimated population of 2,482, a dramatic increase from the 1,788 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 55.2% Hispanic, 40.2% White, 4.6% Multiracial, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Marfa, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Marfa has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Texas overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Marfa, that probability was 50.8% in 2020 and 53.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Marfa is ranked the 659th most populous place in Texas, out of 1,863 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Marfa was ranked the 756th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Marfa's White Population

997 residents of Marfa, or 40.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Marfa is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 39.1% of the population is White. Marfa ranks 1209th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Marfa's White population has grown by an estimated 47.1%. White residents' share of Marfa's population has increased from 37.9% to 40.2%.

Marfa is more White than neighboring Valentine (15.9% White), and Balmorhea (30% White). Marfa is less White than neighboring Fort Davis (73.5% White), Alpine (40.7% White), and Marathon (71% White).

Marfa's Black Population

0 residents of Marfa, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Marfa is considerably lower than in Texas overall, where 11.9% of the population is Black. Marfa ranks 1100th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Marfa's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Marfa's population has decreased from 0.7% to 0.0%.

Marfa is less Black than neighboring Alpine (0.9% Black).

Marfa's Asian Population

1 residents of Marfa, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Marfa is lower than in Texas overall, where 5.5% of the population is Asian. Marfa ranks 650th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Marfa's Asian population has declined by an estimated 91.7%. Asian residents' share of Marfa's population has decreased from 0.7% to 0.0%.

Marfa is less Asian than neighboring Alpine (2.7% Asian), and Balmorhea (0.2% Asian).

Marfa's Hispanic Population

1,369 residents of Marfa, or 55.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Marfa is significantly higher than in Texas overall, where 39.7% of the population is Hispanic. Marfa ranks 530th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Marfa's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 29.8%. Hispanic residents' share of Marfa's population has decreased from 59.0% to 55.2%.

Marfa is more Hispanic than neighboring Fort Davis (26.5% Hispanic), Alpine (49.6% Hispanic), and Marathon (29% Hispanic). Marfa is less Hispanic than neighboring Valentine (84.1% Hispanic), and Balmorhea (69.7% Hispanic).

Marfa's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Marfa, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Marfa is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Marfa ranks 1290th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Marfa's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Marfa's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Marfa is less Native American/Other than neighboring Alpine (0.3% Native American/Other).

Marfa's Multiracial Population

115 residents of Marfa, or 4.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Marfa is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 3.1% of the population is Multiracial. Marfa ranks 1381st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Marfa's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 379.2%. Multiracial residents' share of Marfa's population has increased from 1.3% to 4.6%.

Marfa is more Multiracial than neighboring Fort Davis (0% Multiracial), Valentine (0% Multiracial), Balmorhea (0% Multiracial), and Marathon (0% Multiracial). Marfa is less Multiracial than neighboring Alpine (5.8% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.