Marlin, TX Demographics

A map of Marlin's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Black	2,171	2,320	39.4%	42.5%
Hispanic	1,536	1,421	27.8%	26.0%
White	1,397	1,530	25.3%	28.0%
Asian	242	23	4.4%	0.4%
Multiracial	170	146	3.1%	2.7%
Native American/Other	0	22	0.0%	0.4%

Marlin, Texas has an estimated population of 5,516, a less than 1% change from the 5,462 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 39.4% Black, 27.8% Hispanic, 25.3% White, 4.4% Asian, 3.1% Multiracial, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Marlin, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Marlin has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is more 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 Marlin, that probability was 67.3% in 2020 and 70.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Marlin is ranked the 406th 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). Marlin was ranked the 382nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Marlin's White Population

1,397 residents of Marlin, or 25.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Marlin is considerably lower than in Texas overall, where 39.1% of the population is White. Marlin ranks 1335th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Marlin's White population has declined by an estimated 8.7%. White residents' share of Marlin's population has decreased from 28.0% to 25.3%.

Marlin is less White than neighboring Chilton (27.9% White), Riesel (81.3% White), Lott (48.7% White), Golinda (48.4% White), and Mart (54.1% White).

Marlin's Black Population

2,171 residents of Marlin, or 39.4% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Marlin is significantly higher than in Texas overall, where 11.9% of the population is Black. Marlin ranks 27th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Marlin's Black population has declined by an estimated 6.4%. Black residents' share of Marlin's population has decreased from 42.5% to 39.4%.

Marlin is more Black than neighboring Chilton (16.3% Black), Riesel (1.2% Black), Lott (12.7% Black), Golinda (19.6% Black), and Mart (29.1% Black).

Marlin's Asian Population

242 residents of Marlin, or 4.4% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Marlin is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 5.5% of the population is Asian. Marlin ranks 877th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Marlin's Asian population has grown by an estimated 952.2%. Asian residents' share of Marlin's population has increased from 0.4% to 4.4%.

Marlin is more Asian than neighboring Chilton (0% Asian), Riesel (0.3% Asian), Lott (0.3% Asian), and Mart (0% Asian). Marlin is less Asian than neighboring Golinda (5.6% Asian).

Marlin's Hispanic Population

1,536 residents of Marlin, or 27.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Marlin is considerably lower than in Texas overall, where 39.7% of the population is Hispanic. Marlin ranks 1001st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Marlin's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 8.1%. Hispanic residents' share of Marlin's population has increased from 26.0% to 27.8%.

Marlin is more Hispanic than neighboring Riesel (14% Hispanic), Golinda (25.5% Hispanic), and Mart (5.5% Hispanic). Marlin is less Hispanic than neighboring Chilton (53.9% Hispanic), and Lott (37.9% Hispanic).

Marlin's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Marlin, 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 Marlin is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Marlin ranks 1223rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

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

Marlin is less Native American/Other than neighboring Riesel (0.3% Native American/Other), and Mart (1% Native American/Other).

Marlin's Multiracial Population

170 residents of Marlin, or 3.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Marlin is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 3.1% of the population is Multiracial. Marlin ranks 1037th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Marlin's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 16.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Marlin's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.1%.

Marlin is more Multiracial than neighboring Chilton (1.9% Multiracial), Riesel (3% Multiracial), Lott (0.3% Multiracial), and Golinda (0.8% Multiracial). Marlin is less Multiracial than neighboring Mart (10.3% 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.