Favorability to Plaintiff:

5 (Neutral)

Summary:

A remote West Texas border venue with a Hispanic-majority population and a rare liberal pocket for a rural area. Demographics are strong for plaintiffs, and a low median income can heighten empathy, so panels show moderate plaintiff sympathy. On paper, the sparse population and lack of local verdicts keep the county near neutral. In practice, limited trial infrastructure, limited plaintiff resources, and a very small, unpredictable jury pool make outcomes swingy. Big Bend dynamics apply. Net: plaintiff-friendly tendencies are real on clear liability, but volatility is the rule.

County Seat:

Marfa

Population (2024):

5,686

Median Age:

42

Median Income:

$29,014

2024 Election Results:

Harris (64.6%)