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

Population2000201020232028
Falls County18,57617,86616,90816,778

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

Population by Age

Population201020232028
0-41,069865845
5-91,047939882
10-141,068916974
15-191,151894920
20-241,2051,020957
25-291,1911,2321,000
30-341,1131,2401,139
35-391,1031,0781,167
40-441,2251,0151,081
45-491,3559941,022
50-541,2881,013937
55-591,1861,117974
60-649901,1651,072
65-698531,1001,117
70-74667897998
75-79572648754
80-84395424525
85+388351414
18+13,98913,65013,513
Median Age404142

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

Population by Race

Falls County2023
Total16,908.00
White Alone56.35
Black Alone23.54
American Indian Alone0.69
Asian Alone0.36
Pacific Islander Alone0.05
Some Other Race10.82
Two or More Races8.20
Hispanic Origin23.96
Diversity Index75.10

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

Growth Rate

Falls County2023 - 2028
Population-0.15%
Households-0.01%
Families-0.01%
Median Household Income2%
Per Capita Income3%

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

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Housing

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Households

Population2000201020232028
Households6,4966,3025,9655,961
Housing Units7,6587,7247,4497,417
Owner Occupied Units4,4634,485
Renter Occupied Units1,5021,476
Vacant Units1,4841,456

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

Home Value

Falls County20232028
Median Home Value$97,032$210,380
Average Home Value$160,682$254,108
<$50,0001,352861
$50,000 - $99,999935519
$100,000 - $149,999728480
$150,000 - $199,999276287
$200,000 - $249,999291460
$250,000 - $299,999256498
$300,000 - $399,999330735
$400,000 - $499,999112269
$500,000 - $749,99960131
$1,000,000 +72144

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

Housing Year Built

Year RangeHouses Built
2010 or Later430
2000-2009727
1990-1999567
1980-1989820
1970-19791,563
1960-1969997
1950-19591,133
1940-1949590
1939 or Before640

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

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Income

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Income

Falls County20232028
Median Household$38,883$43,096
Average Household$62,549$71,339
Per Capita$22,654$25,938

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

Household Income Base

Falls County2023
<$15,0001,238
$15,000 - $24,999575
$25,000 - $34,999873
$35,000 - $49,999901
$50,000 - $74,999822
$75,000 - $99,999539
$100,000 - $149,999638
$150,000 - $199,999204
$200,000+175

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

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Employees

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Commute

CategoryCommuters
Workers 16+5,773
In-County Residents2,325
Out-of-County Residents3,408
Drive Alone4,682
Carpooled545
Public Transport0
Work at Home290
Less than 5 minutes319
5-9 minutes611
10-14 minutes352
15-19 minutes591
20-24 minutes776
25-29 minutes499
30-34 minutes804
35-39 minutes510
40-44 minutes163
45-59 minutes418
60-89 minutes297
90+ minutes143
Average Travel Time28

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

Employees by NAICS

CategoryNumber
Total Employees3,946
Agr/Forestry/Fish/Hunt37
Mining63
Utilities18
Construction241
Manufacturing95
Wholesale Trade83
  
Retail Trade543
Motor Veh/Parts Dealers100
Furn & Home Furnish Str11
Electronics & Appl Store9
Bldg Matl/Garden Equip12
Food & Beverage Stores151
Health/Pers Care Stores21
Gasoline Stations39
Clothing/Accessory Store41
Sports/Hobby/Book/Music23
General Merchandise Str136
Misc Store Retailers0
Nonstore Retailers0
  
Transportation/Warehouse78
Information8
  
Finance & Insurance103
Cntrl Bank/Crdt Intrmdtn53
Sec/Cmdty Cntrct/Oth Inv25
Insur/Funds/Trusts/Other25
  
Real Estate/Rent/Leasing44
Prof/Scientific/Tech Srv77
Legal Services33
Mgmt of Comp/Enterprises0
Admin/Support/Waste Mgmt20
Educational Services590
HealthCare/Social Assist432
Arts/Entertainment/Rec53
  
Accommodation/Food Srvcs299
Accommodation31
Food Srv/Drinking Places268
  
Other Srv excl Pub Admin215
Auto Repair/Maintenance18
Public Administration Emp939

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

Educational Attainment (25+)

Falls County2023
Some High School1,489
Graduated High School3,531
Associates Degree1,042
Bachelor's Degree1,183
Graduate Degree590

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

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Businesses

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Businesses by NAICS

CategoryNumber
Total Businesses496
Agr/Forestry/Fish/Hunt Bus11
Mining Bus7
Utilities Bus4
Construction Bus28
Manufacturing Bus13
Wholesale Trade Bus14
  
Retail Trade Bus77
Motor Veh/Parts Dealers Bus16
Furn & Home Furnish Str Bus3
Electronics & Appl Store Bus2
Bldg Matl/Garden Equip Bus3
Food & Beverage Stores Bus14
Health/Pers Care Stores Bus5
Gasoline Stations Bus8
Clothing/Accessory Store Bus7
Sports/Hobby/Book/Music Bus10
General Merchandise Str Bus9
Misc Store Retailers Bus0
Nonstore Retailers Bus0
  
Transportation/Warehouse Bus16
Information Bus5
  
Finance & Insurance Bus28
Cntrl Bank/Crdt Intrmdtn Bus14
Sec/Cmdty Cntrct/Oth Inv Bus4
Insur/Funds/Trusts/Other Bus10
  
Real Estate/Rent/Leasing Bus15
Prof/Scientific/Tech Srv Bus29
Legal Services Bus9
Mgmt of Comp/Enterprises Bus0
Admin/Support/Waste Mgmt Bus4
Educational Services Bus18
HealthCare/Social Assist Bus23
Arts/Entertainment/Rec Bus6
  
Accommodation/Food Srvcs Bus40
Accommodation Bus9
Food Srv/Drinking Places Bus31
  
Other Srv excl Pub Admin Bus72
Auto Repair/Maintenance Bus10
Public Administration Bus58

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

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