Demographics & People — Marlin, Texas
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 5,500 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~5,600 |
| Median Age | 35.0 |
| Total Households | 2,014 |
| Family Households | 901 |
| Average Household Size | 2.41 |
| Diversity Index | N/A (N/A) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 1,511 |
| Black or African American | 2,241 |
| Asian | 971 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,686 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| Other groups | 4,023 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 1,773 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 1,762 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 817 |
| German | 228 |
| English | 141 |
| Irish | 121 |
| American | 86 |
| Italian | 76 |
| Polish | 53 |
Language
| English Only | 4,503 |
| Spanish | 663 |
| Population 5+ | 5,193 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 332 |
| Population 18+ | 4,268 |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Marlin, Texas.