Population 6,025 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Marlin
Household size in Marlin
| Period | Marlin | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.15 | 2.87 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.65 | 2.93 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 3.22 | 2.95 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.41 | 2.83 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.74 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
The average household in Marlin has 2.41 people, under the U.S. average of 2.65. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 3.15, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of the 545 Texas cities with 5,000+ people, only 51 have smaller households.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Marlin
| Period | Marlin | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 34.5 | 34.7 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 38.4 | 35.4 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 39.6 | 36.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 33.9 | 36.7 | 40.1 |
| Change | −0.6 | +2.0 | +2.3 |
With a median age of just 33.9, Marlin is far younger than the country as a whole (40.1), a population that tilts toward young adults, many of them living alone or as couples. Since 2006–10, the median age has edged down from 34.5, even as the national median rose. Residents skew youngest in the north and oldest in the south.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Marlin
| Period | Marlin | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.7% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 13.2% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 13.3% | 13.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 10.4% | 12.9% | 11.6% |
| Change | −7.3 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are a bit less common in Marlin than nationally: 10.4%, against 11.6%. The single-parent share is down 7.3 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Marlin
Renters in Marlin
| Period | Marlin | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 39.7% | 35.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 41.4% | 37.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 44.1% | 38.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 34.1% | 37.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | −5.7 pts | +2.3 pts | +1.5 pts |
About a third of households in Marlin rent their homes (34.1%), close to the national share of 34.8%. Renters make up a smaller share here than in Texas overall (37.4%). About two-thirds of owners (65.6%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has fallen 5.7 points since 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Marlin
| Period | Marlin | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 35.1% | 11.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 31.7% | 10.9% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 36.7% | 10.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 19.0% | 9.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | −16.1 pts | −2.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Marlin: 19.0% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 16.1 points, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Marlin
| Period | Marlin | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1962 | 1983 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1963 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1964 | 1987 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1969 | 1992 | 1980 |
| Change | +7 | +8 | +6 |
The housing in Marlin is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1969, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. The median year built has moved up from 1962 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the southeast, while the northwest has the oldest housing. Only 25 of the 545 Texas cities with 5,000+ people have older homes.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Marlin
| Period | Marlin | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $544 | $921 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $625 | $1,005 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $530 | $1,178 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $689 | $1,560 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$144 | +$639 | +$606 |
The median renter in Marlin pays $689 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $144 a month since 2006–10, up 27%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 28.9% of the typical renter's income, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the south; the highest are in the northeast.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Marlin
Bachelor's degrees in Marlin
| Period | Marlin | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.2% | 27.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 9.6% | 27.9% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 7.1% | 30.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 17.9% | 34.0% | 35.6% |
| Change | +8.6 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Marlin: 17.9% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 8.6 points, in line with the national trend. College graduates are most concentrated in the northwest and least in the south.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Marlin
| Period | Marlin | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 61.7% | 80.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 68.3% | 82.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 65.4% | 83.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 85.6% | 85.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +23.9 pts | +5.1 pts | +4.3 pts |
About one in seven adults in Marlin never finished high school, more than nationally: 85.6% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% across the U.S. That is in line with the rest of Texas. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 23.9 points, a much bigger shift than nationally.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Marlin
| Period | Marlin | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.1% | 7.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 9.5% | 7.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.6% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 12.1% | 5.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.0 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Marlin runs well above the national rate: 12.1% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4%. Only 15 of the 545 Texas cities with 5,000+ people have higher unemployment. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Marlin compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marlin | 2.41 | 33.9 | 10.4% | 34.1% | 19.0% | 1969 | $689 | 17.9% | 85.6% | 12.1% |
| Rocky Hill | 2.70 | 37.6 | 11.7% | 23.6% | 21.1% | 1980 | $1,046 | 29.1% | 95.8% | 5.0% |
| McClanahan | 2.58 | 39.3 | 11.1% | 31.1% | 29.5% | 1978 | $1,036 | 25.2% | 93.2% | 2.9% |
| Otto | 2.55 | 39.1 | 11.6% | 17.1% | 92.9% | 1985 | $1,053 | 6.4% | 74.2% | 4.2% |
| Satin | 2.42 | 45.5 | 5.2% | 14.0% | 9.3% | 1991 | $1,265 | 20.7% | 95.0% | 0.5% |
| Reagan | 2.24 | 58.4 | 12.8% | 2.8% | 20.4% | 2001 | $1,081 | 31.8% | 98.6% | 1.0% |
| Chilton | 2.77 | 40.7 | 10.0% | 15.1% | 9.9% | 1978 | $866 | 22.8% | 79.6% | 4.1% |
| Stranger | 2.24 | 58.4 | 12.8% | 2.8% | 20.4% | 2001 | $1,081 | 31.8% | 98.6% | 1.0% |
| Riesel | 2.80 | 34.4 | 13.5% | 13.7% | 10.4% | 1986 | $1,033 | 27.4% | 95.7% | 2.8% |
| Golinda | 2.45 | 46.8 | 7.2% | 13.8% | 10.9% | 1990 | $1,240 | 20.6% | 92.2% | 1.3% |
| Lott | 2.38 | 45.6 | 5.8% | 22.3% | 9.6% | 1984 | $866 | 22.1% | 94.3% | 1.8% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Marlin. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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