Latest census data backs up Marble Falls population boom
The city of Marble Falls stretches out from an overlook south of the U.S. 281 bridge. File photo
Evidence of rapid growth in Marble Falls is all around, and the city now has official numbers to back it up. Recently released data from the U.S. Census Bureau shows a major population gain over the past year, confirming previous estimates made by city staff.
According to the latest census numbers, Marble Falls’ estimated population jumped from 7,594 in July 2023 to 9,413 in July 2024, a 23.95 percent increase in just one year.
“This was certainly a shocking number in terms of a single-year population increase, and I think it speaks to the continued westward migration from the Austin (metropolitan area),” Marble Falls Economic Development Corp. Executive Director Christian Fletcher told DailyTrib.com.
The boom was not a complete surprise for the city. Marble Falls Development Services offered its own estimate of the population in April, guessing at roughly 9,738 residents. At the time, Development Services Director Scarlett Moreno admitted that number could be high, as the city uses an in-house formula based on available residences. However, the U.S. Census data shows that city staff were in the ballpark.
The official U.S. Census is conducted every 10 years. The count in April 2010 showed a Marble Falls population of 6,077. The one in April 2020 came out to 7,037. In between those official counts are annual July estimates, like the recently released July 2024 data. Percentage-wise, the city has grown 33 percent between 2020 and 2024, with the lion’s share occurring over the past year.
For a local comparison, the city of Burnet’s estimated population is shown to have decreased by 1.74 percent, from 6,991 in 2023 to 6,869 in 2024. Granite Shoals saw a drop of 1.38 percent, from 5,593 in 2023 to 5,417 in 2024. It should be noted that both of these cities have seen overall population growth since the 2020 U.S. Census. The number of Burnet residents rose from 6,476 in 2020 to 6,869 in 2024. Granite Shoals’ population increased from 5,152 in 2020 to 5,417 in 2024.
Marble Falls’ growth is no secret, with major developments, infrastructure projects, and economic investment popping up regularly as noted by the following DailyTrib.com stories:
- Marble Falls breaks ground on cutting-edge wastewater plant, 2025
- Marble Falls OKs development agreement for Manzano Mile project, 2025
- Thai restaurant demolished at Marble Falls intersection, 2025
- Marble Falls Fire Rescue growing with city and number of calls, 2025
- Marble Falls population up 13 percent from 2022—and growing, 2024
- Marble Falls breaks ground on Ophelia, 2024
- Tentative March 2026 opening for shopping center; big names confirmed, 2024
- Highland Lakes population explosion heralds community changes, 2023
- Flatz 281 development in Marble Falls in beginning stages, 2022
- Marble Falls signs agreement for 1,966-home Thunder Rock development, 2020
- Gregg Ranch expected to add 700 homes in Marble Falls area, 2016
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On our side of the county we have had a large growth also. We are out of water now we are headed for some kind of water restrictions. They have appointed a board for ideas. The first meeting was at 2 in the afternoon. The next one for the board will not have any public in attendance. Something about not enough room. This seems like we are getting railroaded. While Troxclair is in Austin telling them we are out of water. The commissioners keep allowing more subdivisions in the Marble falls area. Saying surface water will be used with water wells as back up. Our water conservation board has already allowed given Bertram extra water out of an aquifer without a test to see how the extra use will effect it. Stealing water from other people up stream. Don’t get to comfortable because if the drought continues Marble Falls may not have water.