diff --git a/tests/test_demographics.py b/tests/test_demographics.py
index b4547cc4a..85d838069 100644
--- a/tests/test_demographics.py
+++ b/tests/test_demographics.py
@@ -293,6 +293,7 @@ def test_get_imm_rates():
 
 
 # Test functionality when passing in a custom series of immigration rates
+@pytest.mark.local
 def test_custom_series():
     """
     Test of the get pop objects function when passing in a custom series