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Marfa city, TX

ZIP 79843 — People & Community

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Working ClassLow Snow Area

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 79843

79843 has a population of 2,578 with a median age of 54.1 yrs (48.6% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
62.6%+2% vs US avg
x
Black
0.0%
x
Asian
0.0%-99% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
47.9%+156% vs US avg
x
Age Groups
0–17
15.8%-28% vs US avg
x
18–64
52.1%-16% vs US avg
x
65+
32.2%+98% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
22.7%+105% vs US avg
x
High school
23.2%-11% vs US avg
x
Some college
24.5%-15% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
29.6%-12% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
53.9%+12% vs US avg
x
Never married
18.7%-45% vs US avg
x
Divorced
7.0%-32% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
20.4%
x
Diversity Index
38/100

Higher = more diverse (Simpson index from race/ethnicity)

Social & household profile

Poverty, nativity, veterans, disability, family structure, and births (ACS).

Poverty Rate
21.6%+88% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
24.1%+73% vs US avg
x
Veterans
3.8%-37% vs US avg
x
Disability
15.1%+13% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
4.2%-49% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
EnglishItalianPolish

Health & Community Indicators in 79843

Poverty Rate
21.6%+88% vs US avg
x
Veterans
3.8%-37% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
24.1%+73% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
4.2%-49% vs US avg
x
Disability
15.1%+13% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
11.0%+37% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
11.2%-5% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.0%
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population2,578
Median age54.1
Poverty rate21.6%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White62.6%
Hispanic47.9%
Black0.0%
Asian0.0%
Foreign-born24.1%