Marfa, TX is a small, rural community located in West Texas with a population of 1,838 people and a population density of 977 people per square mile. Marfa is known for its unique blend of art, culture, and outdoor activities. Locally owned businesses include the Marfa Book Company, which offers books on photography, art, and literature; and Pops Mercantile, which sells handmade jewelry and home goods. For outdoor activities enthusiasts can go camping at Big Bend National Park or participate in rock climbing at Chinati Mountains State Park. The town also hosts several annual events such as the Marfa Film Festival and the Marfa Live Arts Festival. Other organizations such as the Marfa Public Library provide educational resources to the community. Local sporting events include rodeos put on by the Marfa Rodeo Association and high school football games in the fall.
The population in Marfa is 1,838. There are 1,128 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Marfa is 52.4, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Marfa is 2.5, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Marfa
- 42.7% are married
- 11.6% are divorced
- 19.5% are married with children
- 21.0% have children, but are single
Race in Marfa
- 29.4% are White
- 0.0% are Black
- 0.1% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 70.6% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 0.0% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander