Falls County

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.

Click on the cities within Falls County for more information:

Population

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Population

Population2000201020242029
Falls County18,57617,86616,89916,896

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-27

Population by Age

Population2024
0-4956
5-9982
10-14978
15-19969
20-24887
25-29965
30-341,168
35-391,191
40-441,140
45-49981
50-541,014
55-591,104
60-641,177
65-691,111
70-74840
75-79651
80-84412
85+373
18+13,398
Median Age42

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-27

Population by Race

Falls County2024
Total16,899.00
White Alone57.64%
Black Alone21.23%
American Indian Alone0.79%
Asian Alone0.38%
Pacific Islander Alone0.05%
Some Other Race11.4%
Two or More Races8.52%
Hispanic Origin25.43%
Diversity Index75.30

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-27

Growth Rate

Falls County2024 - 2029
Population0.00%
Households0.16%
Families0.03%
Median Household Income3%
Per Capita Income3%

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-27

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Housing

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Households

Population2000201020242029
Households6,4966,3026,0326,081
Housing Units7,6587,7247,5417,580
Owner Occupied Units4,4384,531
Renter Occupied Units1,5941,550
Vacant Units1,5091,499

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-27

Home Value

Falls County20242029
Median Home Value$126,857$233,989
Average Home Value$187,545$300,519
<$50,000938692
$50,000 - $99,999811440
$100,000 - $149,999875476
$150,000 - $199,999301234
$200,000 - $249,999533623
$250,000 - $299,999280433
$300,000 - $399,999178338
$400,000 - $499,999292673
$500,000 - $749,999130346
$1,000,000 +71194

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-27

Housing Year Built

Year RangeHouses Built
2010 or Later545
2000-2009781
1990-1999627
1980-1989869
1970-19791,459
1960-1969748
1950-19591,125
1940-1949588
1939 or Before700

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-27

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Income

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Income

Falls County20242029
Median Household$48,524$55,225
Average Household$73,146$85,739
Per Capita$26,408$31,157

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-27

Household Income

Falls County2024
<$15,000998
$15,000 - $24,999645
$25,000 - $34,999770
$35,000 - $49,999653
$50,000 - $74,9991,036
$75,000 - $99,999598
$100,000 - $149,999766
$150,000 - $199,999241
$200,000+325

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-27

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Employees

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Commute

CategoryCommuters
Workers 16+6,200
In-County Residents2,923
Out-of-County Residents3,242
Drive Alone5,112
Carpooled663
Public Transport0
Work at Home318
Motorcycle0
Bicycle0
Walked70
Other37
Less than 5 minutes261
5-9 minutes840
10-14 minutes323
15-19 minutes542
20-24 minutes739
25-29 minutes624
30-34 minutes1,036
35-39 minutes476
40-44 minutes194
45-59 minutes515
60-89 minutes215
90+ minutes117
Average Travel Time27

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-27

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-27

Employees by NAICS

CategoryNumber
Total Employees4,131
Agr/Forestry/Fish/Hunt41
Mining56
Utilities18
Construction267
Manufacturing126
Wholesale Trade58
  
Retail Trade536
  
Transportation/Warehouse72
Information11
  
Finance & Insurance101
  
Real Estate/Rent/Leasing50
Prof/Scientific/Tech Srv75
Legal Services33
Mgmt of Comp/Enterprises0
Admin/Support/Waste Mgmt17
Educational Services624
HealthCare/Social Assist473
Arts/Entertainment/Rec60
  
Accommodation/Food Srvcs304
  
Other Srv excl Pub Admin254
Auto Repair/Maintenance15
Public Administration Emp963

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-27

Educational Attainment (25+)

Falls County2024
<9th Grade703
Some High School1,301
GED1,010
Graduated High School3,078
Some College/No Degree3,311
Associates Degree974
Bachelor's Degree1,141
Graduate Degree609

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-27

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Businesses

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Businesses by NAICS

CategoryNumber
Total Businesses516
Agr/Forestry/Fish/Hunt Bus12
Mining Bus7
Utilities Bus4
Construction Bus26
Manufacturing Bus14
Wholesale Trade Bus12
  
Retail Trade Bus78
  
Transportation/Warehouse Bus14
Information Bus6
  
Finance & Insurance Bus27
  
Real Estate/Rent/Leasing Bus17
Prof/Scientific/Tech Srv Bus27
Legal Services Bus9
Mgmt of Comp/Enterprises Bus0
Admin/Support/Waste Mgmt Bus3
Educational Services Bus19
HealthCare/Social Assist Bus26
Arts/Entertainment/Rec Bus8
  
Accommodation/Food Srvcs Bus40
  
Other Srv excl Pub Admin Bus87
Auto Repair/Maintenance Bus9
Public Administration Bus61

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-27

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