Marfa, TX

Census Place

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Population

1,788

5.15% 1-year decline

US Senator

John Cornyn

Republican Party

US Senator

Ted Cruz

Republican Party

Median Age

41.3

Poverty Rate

23.7%

Median Household Income

$39,402

7.61% 1-year decline

Median Property Value

$151,200

40.1% 1-year growth

Number of Employees

841

15.2% 1-year growth

About

In 2018, Marfa, TX had a population of 1.79k people with a median age of 41.3 and a median household income of $39,402. Between 2017 and 2018 the population of Marfa, TX declined from 1,885 to 1,788, a -5.15% decrease and its median household income declined from $42,647 to $39,402, a -7.61% decrease.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Marfa, TX are White (Hispanic) (69.1%), White (Non-Hispanic) (26.7%), American Indian & Alaska Native (Hispanic) (3.69%), Other (Hispanic) (0.336%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (0.112%). 0% of the households in Marfa, TX speak a non-English language at home as their primary language, and 76.2% of the residents in Marfa, TX are U.S. citizens.

In 2018, the median property value in Marfa, TX was $151,200, and the homeownership rate was 67.6%. Most people in Marfa, TX drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 9.61 minutes. The average car ownership in Marfa, TX was 1 car per household.

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COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Texas (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Employment by Industry Sector

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-5.78%

Year-over-year decline

Employment change between November 2019 and November 2020

As of November 2020, there are 145M people employed in Texas. This represents a -5.78% decrease in employment when compared to November 2019.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Texas.

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Community Mobility

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This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of Texas across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.

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Civics

In the 2016 presidential election, the popular vote in Presidio County, TX went to Hillary Rodham Clinton with 66% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (29.5%), followed by Other (4.44%). The most partisan county was Roberts County, TX with 94.6% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

John Cornyn and Ted Cruz are the senators currently representing the state of Texas. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Texas is currently represented by 36 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Marfa, TX. Showing the available data for Presidio County, TX.

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2016 Election Results

Hillary Rodham Clinton (66%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (29.5%)
Republican Party
Other (4.44%)
Other Party

In the 2016 presidential election, the popular vote in Texas went to Hillary Rodham Clinton with 66% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (29.5%), followed by Other (4.44%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Texas for each registered party from 1976 to 2016.

Presidential Popular Vote by County

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Showing data up to the 2016 election. Updated election results are currently being processed, and will be released in the coming months.

Hillary Rodham Clinton

Popular Vote for Presidio County, TX

66% for the Democratic Party

Most Partisan Counties in Texas

Roberts County, TX
94.6% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
King County, TX
93.7% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Motley County, TX
92% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)

In the 2016 presidential election, the most partisan county in Texas was Roberts County, TX with 94.6% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

The following map shows the counties in Texas colored by their party leaning.

US Senators from Texas

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Texas.

John Cornyn

Senator from Texas

Assumed office on December 2, 2002

Ted Cruz

Senator from Texas

Assumed office on January 3, 2013

John Cornyn and Ted Cruz are the senators currently representing Texas.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Texas over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representatives from Texas

Texas is currently represented by 36 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Texas have changed over time starting in 2008.

Diversity

Marfa, TX is home to a population of 1.79k people, from which 76.2% are citizens. As of 2018, 29.5% of Marfa, TX residents were born outside of the country (527 people).

In 2018, there were 2.59 times more White (Hispanic) residents (1.24k people) in Marfa, TX than any other race or ethnicity. There were 478 White (Non-Hispanic) and 66 American Indian & Alaska Native (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Marfa, TX

White (Hispanic)
1.24k ± 264
White (Non-Hispanic)
478 ± 191
American Indian & Alaska Native (Hispanic)
66 ± 97

73.2%

Hispanic Population

1.31k people

73.2% of the people in Marfa, TX are hispanic (1.31k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Marfa, TX as a share of the total population.

Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

29.5%

2018 Foreign-Born Population

527 people

26.9%

2017 Foreign-Born Population

507 people

As of 2018, 29.5% of Marfa, TX residents (527 people) were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 13.7%. In 2017, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Marfa, TX was 26.9%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Marfa, TX compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Age by Nativity

Median Native-Born Age

± 10

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 18.8

In 2018, the median age of all people in Marfa, TX was 41.3. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 37, were generally younger than than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 42. But people in Marfa, TX are getting getting older. In 2017, the average age of all Marfa, TX residents was 41.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Texas.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
2,517,866 ± 37,182 people
India
267,786 ± 12,644 people
El Salvador
216,011 ± 11,367 people

In 2019, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Texas was Mexico, the natal country of 2,517,866 Texas residents, followed by India with 267,786 and El Salvador with 216,011.

Citizenship

76.2%

2018 Citizenship

80.1%

2017 Citizenship

As of 2018, 76.2% of Marfa, TX residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.2%. In 2017, the percentage of US citizens in Marfa, TX was 80.1%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Marfa, TX compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
9 ± 24
Gulf War (2001-)
0 ± 23
Gulf War (1990s)
0 ± 18

Marfa, TX has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, NaNy times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

Median household income in Marfa, TX is $39,402. In 2018, the place with the highest Median Household Income in Marfa, TX was Census Tract 9501 with a value of $39,010, followed by N/A and N/A, with respective values of N/A and N/A.

Males in Texas have an average income that is 1.4 times higher than the average income of females, which is $49,245. The income inequality in Texas (measured using the Gini index) is 0.48, which is higher than than the national average.

The economy of Marfa, TX employs 841 people. The largest industries in Marfa, TX are Accommodation & Food Services (310 people), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting (145 people), and Construction (81 people), and the highest paying industries are Educational Services ($47,188), Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($45,430), and Arts, Entertainment, & Recreation ($36,932).

Wages

Median Household Income

$39,402

2018 value

± $12,025

-7.61%

1 Year Growth

± 42.4%

Households in Marfa, TX have a median annual income of $39,402, which is less than the median annual income of $61,937 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $42,647 in 2017, which represents a -7.61% annual growth.

The following chart shows how the median household income in Marfa, TX compares to that of its neighboring and parent geographies.

Wage by Gender in Common Jobs

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Texas.

$68,707

Average Male Salary in Texas

± $741

$49,245

Average Female Salary in Texas

± $549

In 2019, full-time male employees in Texas made 1.4 times more than female employees.

This chart shows the gender-based wage disparity in the 5 most common occupations in Texas by number of full-time employees.

Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

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Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity in Texas

Asian
$69,055 ± $2,236
White
$55,439 ± $530
American Indian
$49,081 ± $7,151

In 2019 the highest paid race/ethnicity of Texas workers was Asian. These workers were paid 1.25 times more than White workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity in Texas.

This chart shows the race- and ethnicity-based wage disparities in the 5 most common occupations in Texas by number of full-time employees.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Marfa, TX is from Texas.

0.48

2019 Wage GINI in Texas

0.482

2018 Wage GINI in Texas

In 2019, the income inequality in Texas was 0.48 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.281% decline from 2018 to 2019, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Texas was higher than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in Texas in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Texas across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 9501
N/A
N/A

In 2018, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Marfa, TX was Census Tract 9501 with a value of $39,010, followed by N/A and N/A, with respective values of N/A and N/A.

The following map shows all of the places in Marfa, TX colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Poverty by Age and Gender

Males < 5

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

23.7% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Marfa, TX (422 out of 1.78k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 13.1%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males < 5, followed by Females 75+ and then Males 12 - 14.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Poverty by Race and Ethnicity

Largest Race or Ethnicity Living in Poverty

Hispanic
391 ± 147
White
356 ± 135
Native American
66 ± 100

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Marfa, TX is Hispanic, followed by White and Native American.

Occupations

Employment by Occupations

841

2018 Value

± 221

15.2%

1 Year growth

± 32.7%

From 2017 to 2018, employment in Marfa, TX grew at a rate of 15.2%, from 730 employees to 841 employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Marfa, TX, are Management Occupations (202 people), Building & Grounds Cleaning & Maintenance Occupations (151 people), and Food Preparation & Serving Related Occupations (103 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Marfa, TX.

Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of Marfa, TX, by number of employees, are Management Occupations (202 people), Building & Grounds Cleaning & Maintenance Occupations (151 people), and Food Preparation & Serving Related Occupations (103 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other places, Marfa, TX has an unusually high number of residents working as Farming, Fishing, & Forestry Occupations (7.07 times higher than expected), Building & Grounds Cleaning & Maintenance Occupations (4.61 times), and Management Occupations (2.41 times).

Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Marfa, TX, by median earnings, are Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, & Media Occupations ($51,944), Sales & Related Occupations ($51,620), and Education, Legal, Community Service, Arts, & Media Occupations ($51,111).

Industries

Employment by Industries

841

2018 Value

± 221

15.2%

1 Year growth

± 32.7%

From 2017 to 2018, employment in Marfa, TX grew at a rate of 15.2%, from 730 employees to 841 employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Marfa, TX, are Accommodation & Food Services (310 people), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting (145 people), and Construction (81 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Marfa, TX, though some of these residents may live in Marfa, TX and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Most Common

The most common industries in Marfa, TX, by number of employees, are Accommodation & Food Services (310 people), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting (145 people), and Construction (81 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other places, Marfa, TX has an unusually high number of Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting (14.3 times higher than expected), Accommodation & Food Services (4.87 times), and Arts, Entertainment, & Recreation (3.4 times) industries.

Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Marfa, TX, by median earnings, are Educational Services ($47,188), Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($45,430), and Arts, Entertainment, & Recreation ($36,932).

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Texas to other states, or from other states to Texas.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2018, the top outbound Texas product (by dollars) was Fuel oils with $358B, followed by Crude petroleum ($332B) and Gasoline ($284B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Texas products.

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for Texas.

$2.8T

2018 Value in Texas

$5.07T

Projected 2045 Value in Texas

81.2% growth

In 2018, total outbound Texas trade was $2.8T. This is expected to increase 81.2% to $5.07T by 2045.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Texas trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Texas to other states, or from other states to Texas.

Most Common Trade Partners

Louisiana
$97.6B
Michigan
$67.7B
California
$60.2B

In 2018, the top outbound Texas domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Louisiana with $97.6B, followed by Michigan with $67.7B and California and $60.2B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Texas shares with each state (excluding itself).

Housing & Living

The median property value in Marfa, TX was $151,200 in 2018, which is 0.658 times smaller than the national average of $229,700. Between 2017 and 2018 the median property value increased from $107,900 to $151,200, a 40.1% increase. The homeownership rate in Marfa, TX is 67.6%, which is higher than the national average of 63.9%. People in Marfa, TX have an average commute time of 9.61 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Marfa, TX is lower than the national average, with an average of 1 car per household.

Housing

Property Value

$151,200

2018 Median

± $63,772

$107,900

2017 Median

± $77,640

In 2018, the median property value in Marfa, TX grew to to $151,200 from the previous year's value of $107,900.

The following charts display, first, the property values in Marfa, TX compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies and, second, owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property value buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Marfa, TX the largest share of households have a property value in the $40k - $50k range.

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$39,402

Median Household Income

± $12,025

627

Number of Households

± 158

In 2018, the median household income of the 627 households in Marfa, TX declined from $39,402 from the previous year's value of $42,647.

The following chart displays the households in Marfa, TX distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $100k - $125k range.

Property Taxes

$800 - $1,499

Average Range

This chart shows the households in Marfa, TX distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Marfa, TX the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

Rent vs Own

67.6%

2018 Homeownership

73.2%

2017 Homeownership

In 2018, 67.6% of the housing units in Marfa, TX were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 73.2%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is higher than the national average of 63.9%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in Marfa, TX compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Commute Time

9.61 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Marfa, TX have a shorter commute time (9.61 minutes) than the normal US worker (25.3 minutes). Additionally, 0% of the workforce in Marfa, TX have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Marfa, TX compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2018

Drove Alone (45.6%)
Walked (27.1%)
Carpooled (20.9%)

In 2018, 45.6% of workers in Marfa, TX drove alone to work, followed by those who walked to work (27.1%) and those who carpooled to work (20.9%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Transportation

Car Ownership

1 car

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Marfa, TX distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Marfa, TX have 1 car, followed by 2 cars.

Health

76.3% of the population of Marfa, TX has health coverage, with 35% on employee plans, 12.2% on Medicaid, 16.8% on Medicare, 12.2% on non-group plans, and 0% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in Texas was $6,998 in 2014. This is a 5.06% increase from the previous year ($6,661).

Comparing across all counties in the state, Trinity County has the highest prevalence of diabetes (23.2%). Additionally, Burleson County has the highest prevalence of adult obesity (46.6%)

Behavioral Health Conditions

Data only available at the state level.

State with the Highest Prevalence

West Virginia
8.26% of the population affected
Arkansas
8.13% of the population affected
New Hampshire
7.98% of the population affected

In 2016, West Virginia had the highest prevalence of adults with major depressive episode, with 8.26% of the population affected. The second highest is Arkansas (8.13%), followed by New Hampshire (7.98%).

The following map shows the percent of individuals with major depressive episode by state over multiple years.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Access and Quality

Data only available at state level.

Most prevalent states

Mississippi
19.2% of adults
Texas
17.9% of adults
Louisiana
17.6% of adults

In 2016, Mississippi had the highest prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost, at 19.2%. It is followed by Texas (17.9%) and Louisiana (17.6%).

The following map shows the prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost by state over multiple years.

Health Care Spending

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Texas.

$6,998

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care in Texas

$4,696

Per Enrollee Private Health Insurance Spending on Personal Health Care

$7,273

Per Enrollee Medicaid Spending on Personal Health Care

$11,895

Per Enrollee Medicare Spending on Personal Health Care

Between 2013 and 2014, all personal health care spending per capita in Texas (including private, Medicare, and Medicaid) grew 5.06%, from $6,661 to $6,998.

The following chart shows how this spending changed over time in comparison to Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance spending, per enrollee.

Health Care Coverage

23.7%

Uninsured

35%

Employer Coverage

12.2%

Medicaid

16.8%

Medicare

12.2%

Non-Group

Military or VA

Between 2017 and 2018, the percent of uninsured citizens in Marfa, TX declined by 17.8% from 28.9% to 23.7%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Marfa, TX changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Health Risks

Data available at the county level.

Most at risk counties

Trinity County
23.2% prevalence
San Augustine County
22.7% prevalence
Gray County
22.5% prevalence

Trinity County has the highest prevalence of diabetes in Texas, at 23.2%.

The following map shows the prevalence of diabetes in Texas by county over multiple years.

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