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Crime in Marlin summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Marlin. Key points include:
There were 67 total crimes in Marlin in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Marlin is 1,195.6 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Marlin is 232.0 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Marlin is 963.6 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Marlin is -43.58% below the national average.
Total Crimes
Below National Average
Crime In Marlin Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Marlin / 100k People |
Texas / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 67 | 1,195.6 | 2,429.9 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 13 | 232.0 | 389.4 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 5.2 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 5 | 89.2 | 63.5 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 8 | 142.8 | 270.7 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 54 | 963.6 | 2,040.5 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 23 | 410.4 | 284.3 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 23 | 410.4 | 1,425.6 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 8 | 142.8 | 330.7 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Marlin summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Marlin. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Texas. Key points include:
The cost of living in Marlin is 80 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Marlin is 0.8x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Marlin is $91,227.
The median income in Marlin is $36,426.
Marlin's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Marlin Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Marlin | Texas | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 80 | 93 | 100 |
| Services | 98 | 100 | 100 |
| Groceries | 98 | 99 | 100 |
| Health | 35 | 81 | 100 |
| Housing | 95 | 97 | 100 |
| Transportation | 108 | 103 | 100 |
| Utilities | 96 | 100 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Marlin, TX Weather
The average high in Marlin is 78.0° and the average low is 56.1°.
There are 53.9 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 37.0 inches of precipitation each year with 0.2 inches of snow.
| Stat | Marlin |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 78.0 |
| Average Annual Low | 56.1 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 53.9 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 37.0 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 0.2 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Marlin Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Marlin
The current population in Marlin is 5,516. The population has decreased 8.4% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 5,516 | 0.3% |
| 2023 | 5,500 | 0.4% |
| 2022 | 5,478 | -0.6% |
| 2021 | 5,512 | -1.6% |
| 2020 | 5,602 | -0.1% |
| 2019 | 5,607 | -0.8% |
| 2018 | 5,653 | -0.7% |
| 2017 | 5,692 | -0.2% |
| 2016 | 5,705 | -1.7% |
| 2015 | 5,804 | -1.1% |
| 2014 | 5,867 | -0.8% |
| 2013 | 5,915 | -0.7% |
| 2012 | 5,954 | -0.6% |
| 2011 | 5,991 | -0.5% |
| 2010 | 6,023 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Marlin
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Marlin is:
25.3% White with 1,397 White residents.
39.4% African American with 2,171 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 0 American Indian residents.
4.4% Asian with 242 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.0% Other with 0 Other residents.
3.1% Two Or More with 170 Two Or More residents.
27.8% Hispanic with 1,536 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Marlin | TX | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 25.3% | 39.1% | 57.4% |
| African American | 39.4% | 11.9% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 4.4% | 5.5% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 3.1% | 3.1% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 27.8% | 39.7% | 19.3% |
Gender in Marlin
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Marlin is 47.2% female with 2,605 female residents.
Marlin is 52.8% male with 2,911 male residents.
| Gender | Marlin | TX | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.2% | 50.1% | 50.5% |
| Male | 52.8% | 49.9% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Marlin for adults over 25
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5.0% of adults in Marlin completed < 9th grade.
12.0% of adults in Marlin completed 9-12th grade.
29.0% of adults in Marlin completed high school / ged.
35.0% of adults in Marlin completed some college.
3.0% of adults in Marlin completed associate's degree.
10.0% of adults in Marlin completed bachelor's degree.
3.0% of adults in Marlin completed master's degree.
3.0% of adults in Marlin completed professional degree.
0.0% of adults in Marlin completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Marlin | TX | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 5.0% | 8.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 12.0% | 7.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 29.0% | 24.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 35.0% | 20.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 3.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 10.0% | 21.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 3.0% | 9.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 3.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Marlin, Texas
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15.0% of households in Marlin earn Less than $10,000.
8.0% of households in Marlin earn $10,000 to $14,999.
7.6% of households in Marlin earn $15,000 to $24,999.
17.5% of households in Marlin earn $25,000 to $34,999.
10.5% of households in Marlin earn $35,000 to $49,999.
20.3% of households in Marlin earn $50,000 to $74,999.
13.3% of households in Marlin earn $75,000 to $99,999.
4.6% of households in Marlin earn $100,000 to $149,999.
1.2% of households in Marlin earn $150,000 to $199,999.
2.1% of households in Marlin earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Marlin | TX | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 15.0% | 5.0% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 8.0% | 3.3% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 7.6% | 6.3% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 17.5% | 6.8% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 10.5% | 10.5% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 20.3% | 16.1% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 13.3% | 12.8% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 4.6% | 17.3% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 1.2% | 9.5% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 2.1% | 12.5% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
