Overview
Cost of Living
Crime
Climate
Interactive Map
Jobs
Education
Economy
Health
Religion
People
Politics & Voting
Housing Stats
Commute Time
Rankings
Upgrade to Premium

2026 Compare Cities People:
Marfa, TX vs Sanderson, TX

Change Cities
Highlights
- Sanderson is 0% more densely populated than Marfa.
- People are 30.2% more likely to be married in Sanderson.
- The Median Age is 1.8 years older in Sanderson.
 Marfa, TXSanderson, TXUnited States
 Population  Unlock853329,725,481
 Female Population35.2%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population64.8%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock54.238.4
 space3
 Population - 20101,996  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock861285,036,114
 Population - 19902,424  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock-41.8%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now-34.4%  Unlock30.8%
 space4
 Population Density  Unlock203.593.4
 Land Area1.6  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.0264,836.8
 space
 Est. Total Population By Age
 Marfa, TXSanderson, TXUnited States
 Age 0 to 40.0%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock6.3%6.1%
 Age 10 to 140.0%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock3.8%3.9%
 Age 18 to 200.2%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock0.7%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3411.2%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock8.8%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5420.2%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock5.0%6.7%
 Age 60 to 645.0%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock16.5%9.6%
 Age 75 to 846.4%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock1.4%1.9%
 space1
 Race
 Marfa, TXSanderson, TXUnited States
 White41.8%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock1.6%12.2%
 Asian0.1%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.0%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.0%0.4%
 Two or More Races3.6%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock58.7%18.4%
 space2
 Marriage & Family
 Marfa, TXSanderson, TXUnited States
 Married Population42.7%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock47.0%48.0%
 Married but Separated3.9%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock44.4%50.2%
 Never Married34.8%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock5.1%10.8%
 Widowed7.2%  Unlock5.6%
 space5
 Household Size  Unlock2.582.60
 Households870  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock21380,755,759
     Married couple, w/children8.8%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock49.3%42.9%
 Non Family Households689  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock9.9%15.8%
     Single householder, no children0.0%  Unlock10.8%
Voting
Reviews for Marfa    1 Reviews
We're from the Government. We are here to help. · Barry, TX
Nice, quiet, and really, really off the beaten pat
Over 12 years ago

Liven in the area back in the 80s. Visited in 2008. The town has changed some. It's always been a nice, quiet, friendly town. It is really way out there, though.   More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Marfa

See all reviews
Reviews for Sanderson    2 Reviews
Max · Sheridan, WY
You Want To Know Where Hell On Earth Is? Sanderson
Over 5 years ago

Sanderson is nothing short of an open grave. There were about 700 people here in 2016 and there are far, far fewer here in 2021. The town is made up of run down,  More

   |    Reply
Max · Sheridan, WY
You Want To Know Where Hell On Earth Is? Sanderson
Over 5 years ago

Sanderson is nothing short of an open grave. There were about 700 people here in 2016 and there are far, far fewer here in 2021. The town is made up of run down,  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Sanderson

See all reviews
Most Recent Searches On Compare Cities
Moving from:Moving to:
 Estes Park, ColoradoBroomfield, ColoradoCompare
 St. Helena, CaliforniaDurham, CaliforniaCompare
 Bozeman, MontanaLevittown, New YorkCompare
 Carmel, IndianaMiddletown, ConnecticutCompare
 Purcellville, VirginiaBrandon, FloridaCompare
 Bridgeport, PennsylvaniaSyracuse, New YorkCompare
 Chapel Hill, North CarolinaBridgewater, New JerseyCompare
 Platteville, WisconsinTexline, TexasCompare
 Juno Beach, FloridaTampa, FloridaCompare
 Mississippi State, MississippiTequesta, FloridaCompare

Learn More About Marfa, Texas
Overview
Cost of Living
Job Market
Crime
Climate
Economy
Religion
Voting
Learn More About Sanderson, Texas
Overview
Cost of Living
Job Market
Crime
Climate
Economy
Religion
Voting
Premium Subscription
Includes Cost of Living compares for child care, utilities, transportation, health, taxes, housing for home owners vs renters, weather, insurance premiums and so much more.


The premier source for comprehensive city data for over 30 years.

Privacy Policy  •  Terms of Use  •  Returns & Refunds
© Best Places. All rights reserved.