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Marlin

County:
Falls County
County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
4.517
State:
Texas

Marlin is a city located in Falls County, Texas. Marlin has a 2026 population of 5,634. It is also the county seat of Falls County. Marlin is currently growing at a rate of 0.55% annually and its population has increased by 3.41% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 5,448 in 2020.

The median household income in Marlin is $36,426 with a poverty rate of 26.73%. The median age in Marlin is 35 years: 33.1 years for males, and 38.8 years for females. For every 100 females there are 111.7 males.

5.6K
Total Population
1,247
Density (mi²)
31 0.55%
Growth

Marlin Population

Marlin Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20265,634310.55%
20255,603310.56%
20245,57270.13%
20235,565891.63%
20225,476-43-0.78%
20215,519711.3%
20205,448-8-0.15%
20195,58050.09%
20185,575-63-1.12%
20175,638-14-0.25%
20165,652330.59%
20155,619-33-0.58%
20145,652-103-1.79%
20135,755-42-0.72%
20125,797-124-2.09%
20115,921-55-0.92%
20105,97670.12%
20006,6282423.79%
19906,386-713-10.04%
19807,09974811.78%
19706,351-567-8.2%
19606,918-181-2.55%
19507,0995578.51%
19406,5421,20422.56%
19305,3381,02823.85%
19204,31043211.14%
19103,87878625.42%
19003,092-2,635-46.01%

Median Age

Overall: 35 years
Female: 38.8 years
Male: 33.1 years

Marlin Adults

There are 4,225 adults, (891 of whom are seniors) in Marlin.

Sex Ratio

Female: 2,605 (47.2%)
Male: 2,911 (52.8%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Marlin includes 39.36% Black or African American, 28.88% White, 16.53% Asian, 3.61% other race, and smaller percentages for Native American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Black or African American2,17139.36%
White1,59328.88%
Asian91216.53%
Two or more races59010.7%
Other race1993.61%
Native American510.92%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Asian67012.15%
Two or more races4207.61%
Other race1993.61%
White1963.55%
Native American510.92%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Black or African American2,17139.36%
White1,39725.33%
Asian2424.39%
Two or more races1703.08%

Marlin Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Marlin 's average per capita income is $32,276. Household income levels show a median of $36,426. The poverty rate stands at 26.73%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$59,596-
Families$57,135$65,591
Households$36,426$47,654
Non Families$26,729$32,029

$32,276

Average Income

$36,426

Median Household Income

26.73%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)