Marlin, TX Demographics

A map of Marlin's Population by Race

Marlin, Texas had a population of 5,462 in 2020. It was 28.0% White, 42.5% Black, 0.4% Asian, 26.0% Hispanic, 0.4% Native American/Other, and 2.7% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Marlin, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 1,860 places in Texas, Marlin is the 382nd most populous. 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).

Marlin's White Population

1,530 residents of Marlin identify as White, or 28.0%. This makes the White share of the population of Marlin slightly less than the White share of the population of Texas (39.7% White). Of the 1,860 places in Texas, Marlin is ranked #1334 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Marlin is more White than neighboring Chilton (25% White). Marlin is less White than neighboring Riesel (79.8% White), Lott (59.5% White), Golinda (62.5% White), and Mart (54.6% White).

Marlin's Black Population

2,320 residents of Marlin identify as Black, or 42.5%. This makes the Black share of the population of Marlin considerably larger than the Black share of the population of Texas (11.8% Black). Of the 1,860 places in Texas, Marlin is ranked #27 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Marlin is more Black than neighboring Chilton (10.4% Black), Riesel (0.8% Black), Lott (16.3% Black), Golinda (14.1% Black), and Mart (25.5% Black).

Marlin's Asian Population

23 residents of Marlin identify as Asian, or 0.4%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Marlin roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Texas (5.4% Asian). Of the 1,860 places in Texas, Marlin is ranked #855 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Marlin is more Asian than neighboring Chilton (0.3% Asian), Lott (0.2% Asian), Golinda (0% Asian), and Mart (0.1% Asian). Marlin is less Asian than neighboring Riesel (0.5% Asian).

Marlin's Hispanic Population

1,421 residents of Marlin identify as Hispanic, or 26.0%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Marlin less than the Hispanic share of the population of Texas (39.3% Hispanic). Of the 1,860 places in Texas, Marlin is ranked #1001 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Marlin is more Hispanic than neighboring Riesel (12.7% Hispanic), Lott (18.9% Hispanic), Golinda (20.4% Hispanic), and Mart (12.6% Hispanic). Marlin is less Hispanic than neighboring Chilton (60.6% Hispanic).

Marlin's Native American/Other Population

22 residents of Marlin identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.4%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Marlin roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Texas (0.8% Native American/Other). Of the 1,860 places in Texas, Marlin is ranked #1168 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Marlin is less Native American/Other than neighboring Chilton (0.9% Native American/Other), Riesel (1.8% Native American/Other), Lott (1.1% Native American/Other), Golinda (1.1% Native American/Other), and Mart (1.1% Native American/Other).

Marlin's Multiracial Population

146 residents of Marlin identify as Multiracial, or 2.7%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Marlin roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Texas (3% Multiracial). Of the 1,860 places in Texas, Marlin is ranked #1010 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Marlin is more Multiracial than neighboring Golinda (1.9% Multiracial). Marlin is less Multiracial than neighboring Chilton (2.8% Multiracial), Riesel (4.4% Multiracial), Lott (4% Multiracial), and Mart (6.2% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.