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Falls County, Texas

Updated · Data: U.S. Census Bureau

Falls County, Texas has its county seat in Marlin and FIPS code 48145. About 17,063 people live here, the 134th most populated of the 254 Texas counties.

County seatMarlin
FIPS code48145 (Texas 48 + county 145) · all Texas FIPS codes
Population17,063 (134th of 254)
Land area765.5 sq mi (207th largest; + 8.4 sq mi water)
People per sq mi22.3
Time zoneCentral time (America/Chicago)
Median home value$97,300
Median property tax paid$1,429 a year (about 1.47% of the median home value: our calculation, not an official rate)
Official websitewww.co.falls.tx.us

What counties border Falls County?

Falls County shares a border with 5 counties:

What cities and towns are in Falls County?

2 places with 1,000+ people have residents here; together they hold about 39% of the county's population. The rest live in smaller communities and rural areas.

PlacePopulationResidents in this county
Marlin5,500100.0%
Rosebud1,077100.0%

CDP = census-designated place: a named community with no city government.

What ZIP codes are in Falls County?

17 ZIP code areas with residents touch Falls County; the ones marked * cross into another county.

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Sources: Census TIGER/Line 2024 (boundary, area, neighbors); ACS 2019-2023 5-year (population, home value, taxes paid); Wikidata, CC0 (seat, website); timezone-boundary-builder (time zone). Data as of November 1, 2026. Not affiliated with any government agency.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is the county seat of Falls County, Texas?
Marlin.
What is the FIPS code for Falls County?
48145. The first two digits (48) are Texas; the last three (145) are the county.
What counties border Falls County?
Bell County, Limestone County, McLennan County, Milam County, Robertson County.
How many people live in Falls County?
About 17,063 (ACS 2019-2023 5-year estimate), the 134th most of the 254 Texas counties.
What time zone is Falls County in?
Central time (America/Chicago).
What is the largest city in Falls County?
Marlin, with about 5,500 people (counting all of it, including any part in another county).

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