Marfa
City in Presidio County, Texas
Marfa is a city in Presidio County, Texas, with 1,788 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 4,685 ft (1,428 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Fort Davis, 20.1 miles N.
- 1,788residents (2020 Census)
- 4,685 ftelevation · 1,428 m
- 1.6 sq miland area · 4.2 km²
- 1,102 / sq mipopulation density
About Marfa
Marfa is a city in the high desert of the Trans-Pecos in far West Texas, United States. Founded in the early 1880s as a railroad water stop, it lies between the Davis Mountains and Big Bend National Park at an elevation of 4685 feet and is the county seat of Presidio County. The population of Marfa peaked in the 1930s and as of the 2020 United States Census, its population was 1,788.
Today, Marfa is a tourist destination and a major center for minimalist art. Major attractions include the Chinati Foundation, the Judd Foundation, Ballroom Marfa, Building 98, and the Marfa lights.
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Living in Marfa
- Median household income
- $44,306
- Median home value
- $251,400
- Median rent
- $474/mo
- Median age
- 47.7
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Marfa had 1,788 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,788 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,102 per sq mi (425 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Marfa at a glance
| State | Texas (TX) |
|---|---|
| County | Presidio County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 1,788 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.62 sq mi (4.2 km²) |
| Elevation | 4,685 ft (1,428 m) |
| Coordinates | 30.3107° N, 104.0255° W |
| Official website | cityofmarfa.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4846620 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Marfa
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Frequently asked questions about Marfa
What county is Marfa in?
Marfa is in Presidio County, Texas.
What is the population of Marfa, TX?
1,788 people lived in Marfa at the 2020 Census.
What is the elevation of Marfa?
4,685 feet (1,428 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Marfa?
Fort Davis (20.1 mi), Alpine (21.8 mi), Valentine (33.9 mi), Marathon (47.5 mi), Balmorhea (49.3 mi).
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