County Profiles

Falls County is the agricultural hub of the Heart of Texas Region

Falls County is the agricultural hub of the Heart of Texas. According to the 2017 Census of Agriculture, there were 1,103 farms covering 391,898 acres. Falls County was the 17th largest producer of cattle in Texas, with $113,178,000 in sales and an inventory of 115,649. It also was the 22nd largest county in grain production with $34,601,000, primarily from corn, covering 66,617 acres.

Like regions across the country, unemployment in McLennan County has increased somewhat in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Texas Workforce Commission reported that Falls County had a total Civilian Labor Force of 6,721 in November 2020, with an unemployment rate of 6.7%, lower than the Texas total of 8% unemployed. In comparison, the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic is apparent as Falls County unemployment was 3.0% in November 2019. The area is fortunate to include some government and other non-market-driven employers, such as the Texas Department of Criminal Justice Hobby Unit. While they may contribute to depressed wage rates, they also maintain fairly steady employment levels despite recession pressures.

Marlin is the county seat and had an estimated population of 5,581 in 2019. The city is called ‘The Hot Mineral City of Texas,' referring to the hot mineral waters discovered in the late 1800’s, resulting in the surrounding hotel and leisure industries that were a focus of the area through the 1960’s.

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Population
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Population

Population2000201020222027
Falls County18,57617,86616,76916,733

Source: ESRI, 2022-11-14

Population by Age

Population201020222027
0-41,069878857
5-91,047933886
10-141,068896964
15-191,151881919
20-241,2051,028955
25-291,1911,2651,018
30-341,1131,1961,158
35-391,1031,0521,138
40-441,2259841,055
45-491,3551,0111,010
50-541,2881,019953
55-591,1861,138988
60-649901,1361,089
65-698531,0481,092
70-74667856971
75-79572641738
80-84395437533
85+388370409
18+13,98913,53713,467
Median Age404142

Source: ESRI, 2022-11-14

Population by Race

Falls County2022
Total16,769.000
White Alone57.770
Black Alone22.390
American Indian Alone0.680
Asian Alone0.340
Pacific Islander Alone0.050
Some Other Race10.500
Two or More Races8.280
Hispanic Origin23.690
Diversity Index74.400

Source: ESRI, 2022-11-14

Growth Rate

Falls County2022 - 2027
Population-0.04%
Households-0.08%
Families-0.04%
Median Household Income4%
Per Capita Income3%

Source: ESRI, 2022-11-14

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Housing
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Households

Population2000201020222027
Households6,4966,3025,8735,850
Housing Units7,6587,7247,3767,310
Owner Occupied Units4,3704,375
Renter Occupied Units1,5031,475
Vacant Units1,5031,460

Source: ESRI, 2022-11-14

Home Value

Falls County20222027
Median Home Value$98,269$258,478
Average Home Value$171,196$286,091
<$50,0001,181610
$50,000 - $99,9991,040411
$100,000 - $149,999457220
$150,000 - $199,999411376
$200,000 - $249,999306512
$250,000 - $299,999168345
$300,000 - $399,9995551,325
$400,000 - $499,99985226
$500,000 - $749,99955125
$1,000,000 +55117

Source: ESRI, 2022-11-14

Housing Year Built

Year RangeHouses Built
2010 or Later261
2000-2009784
1990-1999635
1980-1989913
1970-19791,630
1960-19691,107
1950-19591,022
1940-1949605
1939 or Before645

Source: ESRI, 2022-11-14

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Income
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Income

Falls County20222027
Median Household$42,809$51,125
Average Household$59,856$70,792
Per Capita$21,851$25,639

Source: ESRI, 2022-11-14

Household Income Base

Falls County2022
<$15,0001,209
$15,000 - $24,999542
$25,000 - $34,999654
$35,000 - $49,999885
$50,000 - $74,9991,043
$75,000 - $99,999655
$100,000 - $149,999587
$150,000 - $199,999210
$200,000+88

Source: ESRI, 2022-11-14

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Employees
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Commute

CategoryCommuters
Workers 16+5,709
In-County Residents2,382
Out-of-County Residents3,327
Drive Alone4,417
Carpooled597
Public Transport21
Work at Home401
Less than 5 minutes276
5-9 minutes557
10-14 minutes472
15-19 minutes440
20-24 minutes597
25-29 minutes419
30-34 minutes1,080
35-39 minutes393
40-44 minutes252
45-59 minutes451
60-89 minutes262
90+ minutes109
Average Travel Time28

Source: ESRI, 2022-11-14

Source: ESRI, 2022-11-14

Employees by NAICS

CategoryNumber
Total Employees3,861
Agr/Forestry/Fish/Hunt37
Mining65
Utilities18
Construction151
Manufacturing96
Wholesale Trade84
  
Retail Trade544
Motor Veh/Parts Dealers100
Furn & Home Furnish Str11
Electronics & Appl Store4
Bldg Matl/Garden Equip16
Food & Beverage Stores156
Health/Pers Care Stores21
Gasoline Stations39
Clothing/Accessory Store42
Sports/Hobby/Book/Music12
General Merchandise Str125
Misc Store Retailers18
Nonstore Retailers0
  
Transportation/Warehouse77
Information8
  
Finance & Insurance110
Cntrl Bank/Crdt Intrmdtn60
Sec/Cmdty Cntrct/Oth Inv25
Insur/Funds/Trusts/Other25
  
Real Estate/Rent/Leasing36
Prof/Scientific/Tech Srv78
Legal Services35
Mgmt of Comp/Enterprises0
Admin/Support/Waste Mgmt20
Educational Services564
HealthCare/Social Assist396
Arts/Entertainment/Rec98
  
Accommodation/Food Srvcs297
Accommodation31
Food Srv/Drinking Places266
  
Other Srv excl Pub Admin206
Auto Repair/Maintenance16
Public Administration Emp955

Source: ESRI, 2022-11-14

Educational Attainment (25+)

Falls County2022
Some High School1,500
Graduated High School4,228
Associates Degree1,154
Bachelor's Degree1,378
Graduate Degree351

Source: ESRI, 2022-11-14

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Businesses
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Businesses by NAICS

CategoryNumber
Total Businesses511
Agr/Forestry/Fish/Hunt Bus11
Mining Bus7
Utilities Bus4
Construction Bus28
Manufacturing Bus13
Wholesale Trade Bus15
  
Retail Trade Bus90
Motor Veh/Parts Dealers Bus16
Furn & Home Furnish Str Bus3
Electronics & Appl Store Bus2
Bldg Matl/Garden Equip Bus4
Food & Beverage Stores Bus16
Health/Pers Care Stores Bus5
Gasoline Stations Bus8
Clothing/Accessory Store Bus7
Sports/Hobby/Book/Music Bus3
General Merchandise Str Bus7
Misc Store Retailers Bus8
Nonstore Retailers Bus11
  
Transportation/Warehouse Bus15
Information Bus5
  
Finance & Insurance Bus31
Cntrl Bank/Crdt Intrmdtn Bus16
Sec/Cmdty Cntrct/Oth Inv Bus4
Insur/Funds/Trusts/Other Bus11
  
Real Estate/Rent/Leasing Bus15
Prof/Scientific/Tech Srv Bus32
Legal Services Bus10
Mgmt of Comp/Enterprises Bus0
Admin/Support/Waste Mgmt Bus4
Educational Services Bus17
HealthCare/Social Assist Bus22
Arts/Entertainment/Rec Bus5
  
Accommodation/Food Srvcs Bus40
Accommodation Bus9
Food Srv/Drinking Places Bus31
  
Other Srv excl Pub Admin Bus68
Auto Repair/Maintenance Bus9
Public Administration Bus56

Source: ESRI, 2022-11-14

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