Marfa, Texas
Marfa: Small town in western Texas
About
Marfa is a town located in the county of Presidio in the U.S. state of Texas. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,981 and a population density of 469 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 1,591 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Marfa
Population : | 1,591 (2020) |
Country : | United States of America |
State : | Texas (United States) |
County : | Presidio County |
Postal code : | 79843 |
Phone Area Codes : | 432 |
Area : | 4.22 km2 |
Altitude : | 4,685 feet / 1428 meters |
Capital city : | Marfa is capital of Presidio County |
Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
Local time : | 16:12:08 (23rd November 2024) |
Density : | 377 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
Population growth : | -24.51% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Marfa is located at 30°18'35"N 104°1'17"W (30.3097300, -104.0213400).
Marfa map
- Official Website
Official website of Marfa
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Marfa decreased by 24.51% in 10 years.
Year | Population | % Change | Method |
2010 | 1,981 | - | census |
2011 | 1,956 | -1.28% | estimation process |
2012 | 1,915 | -2.14% | estimation process |
2013 | 1,851 | -3.46% | estimation process |
2014 | 1,801 | -2.78% | estimation process |
2015 | 1,754 | -2.68% | estimation process |
2016 | 1,766 | 0.68% | estimation process |
2017 | 1,742 | -1.38% | estimation process |
2018 | 1,672 | -4.19% | estimation process |
2019 | 1,625 | -2.89% | estimation process |
2020 | 1,591 | -2.14% | estimation process |
People born in Marfa (3)
People born in Marfa, including neo- terrorist Robert Jay Mathews, football player Forrest Blue, Patricia Rodriguez, .
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Schools in Marfa
College & universities near Marfa, TX
Code | Name | City | ZIP |
---|---|---|---|
228501 | Sul Ross State University | Alpine (TX) | 79832 |
Stations (1)
Amtrak & bus stations near Marfa, TX
Code | Name | Address | Type |
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ALP | Alpine | 102 West Holland Ave. | RAIL |
Other cities in Presidio County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Presidio County , TX.
City Name | Population | Title |
---|---|---|
Presidio | 3,770 | City in Texas, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Marfa distances to largest Texas cities