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Marble Falls, Texas - Economic Overview
Marble Falls - located in the heart of the Texas Hill Country - is a convergence of business, industry, adventure, and small-town charm. Despite our proximity to large urban centers like Austin (60 min. away) and San Antonio (75 min. away), Marble Falls is no bedroom community. We are the regional economic hub for the Highland Lakes area, with a trade area of 112,500 people who generate more than $3 million every day in gross sales.
More than 447,000 people live within a 30-mile radius of Marble Falls, including a workforce of over 163,800. The Marble Falls economy is a vibrant one with an unemployment rate of 2.8%. The Marble Falls EDC is committed to workforce initiatives, working with area employers and community stakeholders to ensure a talent pipeline to meet employers’ needs. We understand the success of your business is dependent on the ability to find qualified candidates to fill your staffing needs.
With an eager workforce, available land, thriving economy and welcoming community, Marble Falls is the ideal location to live, work and do business!
Marble Falls, TX (Zip Code 78654 Population)
25,514
Labor Force Within 30 Mile Commute
163,858
Marble Falls, TX (City Proper Population)
7,325
As of 2022 the region's population increased by 12.7% since 2017, growing by 2,874. Population is expected to increase by 9.5% between 2022 and 2027, adding 2,434.
Population & Demographic Data
Population Growth Comparison by Region
Marble Falls zip code 78654
| Area | 2017 Population | 2022 Population | Change | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marble Falls, TX | 22,641 | 25,514 | 2,873 | 13% |
| Texas | 28,291,024 | 29,761,575 | 1,470,551 | 5% |
| Nation | 325,122,128 | 334,161,482 | 9,039,354 | 3% |
Population and Job Growth over Time
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Population by Educational Attainment
Burnet County, TX
Population by Race
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Population by Age
Marble Falls zip code 78654 (click column headers to sort data)
| Age Cohort | 2017 Population | 2022 Population | Change | % Change | 2022 % of Cohort |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 1,236 | 1,081 | -155 | -13% | 4.24% |
| 5 to 9 years | 1,352 | 1,364 | 12 | 1% | 5.35% |
| 10 to 14 years | 1,362 | 1,667 | 305 | 22% | 6.53% |
| 15 to 19 years | 1,395 | 1,766 | 371 | 27% | 6.92% |
| 20 to 24 years | 1,419 | 1,145 | -274 | -19% | 4.49% |
| 25 to 29 years | 992 | 840 | -152 | -15% | 3.29% |
| 30 to 34 years | 972 | 1,254 | 282 | 29% | 4.91% |
| 35 to 39 years | 1,205 | 1,628 | 423 | 35% | 6.38% |
| 40 to 44 years | 1,149 | 1,609 | 460 | 40% | 6.31% |
| 45 to 49 years | 1,371 | 1,373 | 2 | 0% | 5.38% |
| 50 to 54 years | 1,461 | 1,386 | -75 | -5% | 5.43% |
| 55 to 59 years | 1,775 | 1,794 | 19 | 1% | 7.03% |
| 60 to 64 years | 1,671 | 2,340 | 669 | 40% | 9.17% |
| 65 to 69 years | 1,613 | 2,021 | 408 | 25% | 7.92% |
| 70 to 74 years | 1,273 | 1,682 | 409 | 32% | 6.59% |
| 75 to 79 years | 1,039 | 1,169 | 130 | 13% | 4.58% |
| 80 to 84 years | 698 | 742 | 44 | 6% | 2.91% |
| 85 years and over | 658 | 654 | -4 | -1% | 2% |
Marble Falls Industries & Occupations Data
Industry Characteristics
Marble Falls zip code 78654 (click column headers to sort data)
| Industry | 2021 Jobs | 2020 Average Earnings Per Worker | 2021 LQ (Occupation Concentration) | 2016-2021 % Change in Jobs | 2020 Wages Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction | 2,330 | $49,181 | 2.38 | 16.38% | $102,393,848 |
| Retail Trade | 1,823 | $39,744 | 1.15 | 10.56% | $61,564,823 |
| Health Care and Social Assistance | 1,687 | $60,627 | 0.84 | 9.86% | $82,048,790 |
| Real Estate and Rental and Leasing | 1,365 | $48,213 | 1.54 | 26.79% | $62,353,170 |
| Other Services (except Public Administration) | 1,270 | $27,285 | 1.24 | 26.71% | $31,494,392 |
| Accommodation and Food Services | 1,263 | $25,594 | 1.16 | 8.45% | $28,216,776 |
| Finance and Insurance | 1,244 | $38,742 | 1.24 | 25.93% | $44,568,630 |
| Government | 1,215 | $56,369 | 0.58 | 7.18% | $48,992,369 |
| Manufacturing | 988 | $69,453 | 0.87 | 13.55% | $53,882,309 |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 897 | $23,951 | 0.85 | 13.35% | $19,301,191 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 832 | $50,712 | 0.63 | 26.69% | $37,601,161 |
| Transportation and Warehousing | 615 | $27,132 | 0.7 | 37.18% | $14,596,009 |
| Wholesale Trade | 553 | $81,361 | 1.01 | 28.11% | $37,097,831 |
| Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting | 457 | $18,244 | 1.43 | 0.57% | $8,063,551 |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation | 302 | $29,498 | 0.79 | 26.64% | $7,550,616 |
| Educational Services | 205 | $23,425 | 0.48 | 14.43% | $4,421,285 |
| Information | 147 | $56,321 | 0.49 | -40.74% | $7,210,748 |
| Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction | 147 | $79,645 | 1.83 | 0.11% | $9,987,265 |
| Utilities | 53 | $145,097 | 1.07 | 50.3% | $5,711,547 |
| Management of Companies and Enterprises | 24 | $62,852 | 0.1 | 9.84% | $1,441,462 |
| Unclassified | 5 | $37,064 | 0.38 | -20.05% | $172,656 |
Source: Lightcast
Occupation Concentration
Marble Falls zip code 78654 (click column headers to sort data)
| Occupation | 2022 Jobs | 2022 Median Salary | 2022 Average Hourly Wage | 2022 LQ (Occupation Concentration) | 2017-2022 % Change in Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sales and Related | 2,303 | $33,192 | $30.14 | 1.21 | -4.21% |
| Construction and Extraction | 1,703 | $37,997 | $23.13 | 2.29 | 12.5% |
| Management | 1,700 | $50,867 | $36.91 | 1.31 | 13.87% |
| Office and Administrative Support | 1,570 | $33,229 | $18.52 | 0.86 | 10.74% |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related | 1,074 | $22,007 | $12.34 | 1.04 | -2.18% |
| Transportation and Material Moving | 1,047 | $31,608 | $18.41 | 0.75 | 15% |
| Business and Financial Operations | 1,042 | $64,433 | $48.16 | 0.91 | 21.26% |
| Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | 873 | $25,413 | $15.07 | 1.49 | 6.38% |
| Production | 860 | $40,557 | $20.9 | 1.08 | 16.71% |
| Educational Instruction and Library | 689 | $45,343 | $24.22 | 0.8 | 0.09% |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair | 656 | $40,436 | $22.29 | 1.11 | 17% |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical | 645 | $67,849 | $41.42 | 0.77 | 1.77% |
| Personal Care and Service | 610 | $25,676 | $17.87 | 1.11 | 0.33% |
| Healthcare Support | 571 | $26,361 | $15.12 | 0.83 | 16.18% |
| Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media | 388 | $38,234 | $27.87 | 0.78 | -0.39% |
| Community and Social Service | 178 | $46,971 | $25.16 | 0.67 | 20.22% |
| Architecture and Engineering | 146 | $62,548 | $38.65 | 0.59 | 31.83% |
| Protective Service | 128 | $43,074 | $21.39 | 0.42 | 9.64% |
| Computer and Mathematical | 120 | $65,011 | $37.94 | 0.26 | 14.39% |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | 98 | $23,168 | $14.28 | 0.79 | 0.11% |
| Legal | 72 | $56,568 | $46.7 | 0.53 | 12.08% |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science | 62 | $68,927 | $44.17 | 0.39 | 14.76% |
| Unclassified | 14 | $46,964 | $40.36 | 0.42 | 17.63% |
Retail Expenditures and Projected 5-Year Change by Sub-Sector
City of Marble Falls (click column headers to sort data)
| NAICS | Description | 2022 Aggregate Expenditure Estimate | 2027 Aggregate Expenditure Estimate | Growth | Compound Annual Growth Rate (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 441 | Motor vehicle and parts dealers | $277,155,701 | $320,332,369 | $43,176,668 | 2.9% |
| 442 | Furniture and home furnishings stores | $12,316,816 | $13,474,790 | $1,157,974 | 1.8% |
| 4421 | Furniture stores | $8,131,339 | $8,890,923 | $759,584 | 1.8% |
| 4422 | Home furnishings stores | $4,185,477 | $4,583,867 | $398,390 | 1.8% |
| 443 | Electronics and appliance stores | $22,255,652 | $25,048,735 | $2,793,082 | 2.4% |
| 444 | Building material and garden equipment and supplies dealers | $76,287,391 | $89,139,654 | $12,852,263 | 3.2% |
| 4441 | Building material and supplies dealers | $67,200,592 | $78,616,283 | $11,415,691 | 3.2% |
| 4442 | Lawn and garden equipment and supplies stores | $9,086,799 | $10,523,371 | $1,436,572 | 3% |
| 445 | Food and beverage stores | $177,621,163 | $201,570,927 | $23,949,764 | 2.6% |
| 4451 | Grocery stores | $163,946,782 | $185,823,156 | $21,876,373 | 2.5% |
| 4452 | Specialty food stores | $5,081,186 | $5,735,210 | $654,023 | 2.5% |
| 4453 | Beer, wine, and liquor stores | $8,593,194 | $10,012,562 | $1,419,367 | 3.1% |
| 446 | Health and personal care stores | $32,043,025 | $37,438,738 | $5,395,713 | 3.2% |
| 447 | Gasoline stations | $106,402,090 | $127,212,171 | $20,810,081 | 3.6% |
| 448 | Clothing and clothing accessories stores | $32,999,579 | $34,362,843 | $1,363,264 | 0.8% |
| 4481 | Clothing stores | $22,513,958 | $23,442,558 | $928,599 | 0.8% |
| 4482 | Shoe stores | $6,129,750 | $6,411,358 | $281,608 | 0.9% |
| 4483 | Jewelry, luggage, and leather goods stores | $4,355,871 | $4,508,927 | $153,056 | 0.7% |
| 451 | Sporting goods, hobby, musical instrument, and book stores | $14,455,953 | $16,026,072 | $1,570,119 | 2.1% |
| 4511 | Sporting goods, hobby, and musical instrument stores | $10,917,561 | $12,144,942 | $1,227,381 | 2.2% |
| 4512 | Book stores and news dealers | $3,538,392 | $3,881,130 | $342,737 | 1.9% |
| 452 | General merchandise stores | $151,118,189 | $170,070,967 | $18,952,779 | 2.4% |
| 4522 | Department stores | $15,700,779 | $17,137,976 | $1,437,197 | 1.8% |
| 4523 | Other general merchandise stores | $135,417,410 | $152,932,991 | $17,515,582 | 2.5% |
| 453 | Miscellaneous store retailers | $23,990,029 | $26,741,587 | $2,751,558 | 2.2% |
| 4531 | Florists | $830,279 | $960,899 | $130,620 | 3% |
| 4532 | Office supplies, stationery, and gift stores | $4,357,216 | $4,829,819 | $472,602 | 2.1% |
| 4533 | Used merchandise stores | $4,154,192 | $4,521,098 | $366,906 | 1.7% |
| 4539 | Other miscellaneous store retailers | $14,648,342 | $16,429,771 | $1,781,429 | 2.3% |
| 454 | Non-store retailers | $164,183,516 | $183,950,997 | $19,767,481 | 2.3% |
| 722 | Food services and drinking places | $166,674,882 | $198,340,599 | $31,665,717 | 3.5% |
| 7223 | Special food services | $13,525,209 | $16,089,968 | $2,564,760 | 3.5% |
| 7224 | Drinking places (alcoholic beverages) | $3,632,744 | $4,348,352 | $715,608 | 3.7% |
| 7225 | Restaurants and other eating places | $149,516,929 | $177,902,279 | $28,385,350 | 3% |
From 2017 to 2022, jobs increased by 14.9% in Marble Falls, TX from 8,985 to 10,320. This change outpaced the national growth rate of 2.4% by 12.5%.
Jobs & Earnings Data
Avg. Earnings Per Job (2022)
$58.1K
Projected 5-Year Job Growth (2022-2027)
15%
Annual Wage Ranges by Occupation (25th-75th Percentile)
Marble Falls zip code 78654
Legal
$37,985
$116,833
Business and Financial Operations
$39,188
$114,486
Computer and Mathematical
$42,313
$104,525
Life, Physical, and Social Science
$45,168
$102,436
Architecture and Engineering
$43,224
$97,007
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical
$47,452
$95,985
Unclassified
$25,239
$92,356
Management
$20,157
$87,901
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media
$19,400
$67,074
Sales and Related
$22,157
$63,709
Community and Social Service
$36,564
$60,725
Educational Instruction and Library
$25,845
$59,480
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair
$30,012
$54,285
Construction and Extraction
$28,266
$54,043
Production
$29,795
$52,224
Protective Service
$37,742
$50,101
Military-only
$18,523
$49,156
Office and Administrative Support
$26,561
$44,279
Transportation and Material Moving
$23,613
$42,805
Personal Care and Service
$18,456
$39,186
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry
$15,131
$33,615
Healthcare Support
$22,180
$33,401
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance
$19,004
$33,332
Food Preparation and Serving Related
$19,397
$27,673
Job Postings 5-Year Trend
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Job Postings 30-Day Trend
City of Marble Falls (proper) Active Postings
Source: Lightcast
Top 20 Skills in Demand by Job Postings
City of Marble Falls (proper) Active Postings (click headers to sort data)
| Skill | Latest 30 Days Unique Postings | Latest 30 Days Unique Postings % Change |
|---|---|---|
| Merchandising | 53 | 11.3% |
| Nursing | 41 | -4.9% |
| Home Health Care | 37 | 18.9% |
| Cash Register | 28 | 17.9% |
| Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) | 26 | 26.9% |
| Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) | 25 | -20% |
| Housekeeping | 25 | 8% |
| Marketing | 20 | -55% |
| Restaurant Operation | 20 | -5% |
| Caregiving | 19 | 10.5% |
| Food Services | 15 | 26.7% |
| Forklift Truck | 15 | 53.3% |
| Patient Treatment | 15 | 20% |
| Auditing | 14 | 42.9% |
| Food Safety And Sanitation | 14 | -28.6% |
| Inventory Management | 14 | -21.4% |
| Machinery | 14 | 50% |
| Organizational Communications | 14 | 21.4% |
| Plumbing | 13 | 53.8% |
| Safety Training | 13 | 38.5% |
Job Postings by Industry
City of Marble Falls (proper) Active Postings (click headers to sort data)
| Industry Sector (2-Digit) | Latest 30 Days Unique Postings | Latest 30 Days Unique Postings % Change |
|---|---|---|
| Health Care and Social Assistance | 80 | -11.3% |
| Retail Trade | 66 | 22.7% |
| Transportation and Warehousing | 54 | 1.9% |
| Unclassified Industry | 44 | 2.3% |
| Accommodation and Food Services | 26 | -15.4% |
| Wholesale Trade | 18 | 44.4% |
| Manufacturing | 16 | 50% |
| Finance and Insurance | 14 | 35.7% |
| Other Services (except Public Administration) | 11 | 36.4% |
| Construction | 8 | 37.5% |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 8 | 37.5% |
| Utilities | 6 | -16.7% |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 5 | -20% |
| Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction | 4 | 75% |
| Educational Services | 2 | -100% |
| Information | 2 | -100% |
| Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting | 1 | -100% |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation | 1 | 0% |
| Management of Companies and Enterprises | 1 | -200% |
| Real Estate and Rental and Leasing | 1 | -100% |
Job Postings by Educational Attainment
City of Marble Falls (proper)
Job Postings by Experience Level
City of Marble Falls (proper)
Commuting Patterns by Zip Code in Burnet and Llano Counties
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2022 Resident Workers
2022 Net Commuters
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Commuting Patterns by County within 60 Mile Radius of Marble Falls
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2022 Resident Workers
2022 Net Commuters
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Data pulled from Higher Ed Institutions within 100 mile radius of Marble Falls, TX.
Education Data
5-Year Change in Education Program Completions (2016-2022)
12%
Student Enrollment (2021)
339,474
Education Program Completions and Enrollment Pipeline
Top 15 Institutions by Enrollment (click headers to sort data)
| Description | 2021 Program Completions | 5-Yr. % Change in Ttl. Program Completions | 2020 Enrollments | 5-Yr. % Change Enrollments Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The University of Texas at Austin | 17,613 | 2.5% | 50,476 | -1.7% |
| Austin Community College District | 5,876 | 73.1% | 39,896 | -4% |
| Texas State University | 9,313 | 14.3% | 37,812 | -2.6% |
| The University of Texas at San Antonio | 8,095 | 31.7% | 34,742 | 20% |
| Baylor University | 5,321 | 21% | 19,297 | 13.8% |
| San Antonio College | 3,926 | 11.7% | 19,231 | 1.1% |
| Northwest Vista College | 2,838 | -14.8% | 18,542 | 10.4% |
| St Philip's College | 2,035 | 12.5% | 12,696 | 9.4% |
| Palo Alto College | 1,745 | 24% | 11,193 | 22.9% |
| Central Texas College | 2,323 | -44.7% | 10,173 | -43.9% |
| University of the Incarnate Word | 2,210 | 0.9% | 7,917 | -11.1% |
| McLennan Community College | 1,886 | 15.6% | 7,742 | -12% |
| Texas A&M University-San Antonio | 1,539 | 16.4% | 6,759 | 25.7% |
| Northeast Lakeview College | 880 | 645.8% | 6,657 | 91.1% |
| Temple College | 735 | -3.4% | 4,940 | 0% |
Housing Data
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