Marble Falls , Texas
Location: 47 Miles West of Austin

What was once a sleepy retirement community in the heart of the Texas Hill Country, Marble Falls has been "discovered" and today is another rapidly growing Highland Lakes community. Founded in 1887, Marble Falls is ideally located an hour northwest of Austin and about 85 miles north of San Antonio.

The city drew its name from the falls of marble on the Colorado River. Since the river was dammed to form Lake Marble Falls, the falls are now underwater adn visible only rarely when the lake is lowered for dam repairs. The area is known for its pink granite, which adorms the State Capitol Building and many other state offices.

Quick Facts  [click here]

• Area Code: 830
• Zip Code: 78654, 78657
• County: Burnet
• Population: 7,200
• Mayor: Raymond Whitman

Census Information  [click here]

• White Non-Hispanic (73.2%)
• Hispanic (22.5%)
• Black (2.5%)
• Two or more races (2.0%)
• American Indian (1.1%)
• Other race (8.9%)
• (Total can be greater than 100% because Hispanics could be counted in other races)
• Median resident age: 35.7 years
• Median household income: $30,880 (year 2000)
• Median house value: $84,600 (year 2000)

Media  [click here]

• Newspaper
• The Highlander
• 304 Gateway Loop
• P.O. Box 1000
• Marble Falls, TX 78654
• 830-693-4367