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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Martinez

California · 35,866 residents · 12.643 sq mi
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Martinez is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $63,010. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $251,400. Poverty is rare here, at 5.2% of residents. Households here earn about 33% more than the California median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.6
US median: 35.2
More educated
32% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 6%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
35,866
+12%since 1990
from 32,038 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,837 / sq mi
+12%since 1990
from 2,534 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
38.6
+13%since 1990
from 34.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
31K33K35K37K39K1990201020202024Martinez
202437K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$63,010
+4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $45,964 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,701
+48%since 1990
from $20,060 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
5.2%
−0.7 ptssince 1990
from 5.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$251,400
−6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $202,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$870
−2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $676 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
68.8%
+2.3 ptssince 1990
from 66.5% in 1990
31.2% rent
Afford Score
4.0
−9%since 1990
from 4.4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic88.3%(28,282)
Black3.2%(1,016)
Hispanic / Latino8.6%(2,759)
Asian5.2%(1,665)
Diversity Score41.1%(13,176)
2000
White, non-Hispanic75.5%(27,096)
Black3.3%(1,181)
Hispanic / Latino10.2%(3,660)
Asian6.5%(2,340)
Diversity Score44.7%(16,044)
Diversity Score
45
+9%since 1990
from 41 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
32.1%
+2.8 ptssince 1990
from 29.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
91.1%
+2.8 ptssince 1990
from 88.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
9.6%
+1.2 ptssince 1990
from 8.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.6 min
−17%since 1990
from 24.8 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Martinez, California?

Martinez, California has about 35,866 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Martinez, California?

The typical household in Martinez, California earns about $63,010 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Martinez, California expensive?

In Martinez, California, the median home is worth about $251,400, and the typical rent is about $870 a month.

How educated are people in Martinez, California?

About 32.1% of adults age 25 and over in Martinez, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Martinez, California?

About 5.2% of people in Martinez, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Martinez, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Martinez, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,828 residents, a change of about 12 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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