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Martinez

California · 35,824 residents · 12.643 sq mi
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Martinez is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $75,679. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $520,800. With a median age of 42.2, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 42.2
US median: 37.2
More educated
33% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 64%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
35,824
Unchangedsince 2000
from 35,866 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,834 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 2,837 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
42.2
+9%since 2000
from 38.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
31K33K35K37K39K1990201020202024Martinez
202437K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$75,679
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $63,010 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$37,577
+27%since 2000
from $29,701 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
50.6%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
7.9%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 5.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.404
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade10.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Information9.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services9.4%
US avg: 7%
Retail trade8%
US avg: 10.9%
Public administration6.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance5.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing3.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.3%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$520,800
+64%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $251,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,201
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $870 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
55.6%
−13.2 ptssince 2000
from 68.8% in 2000
32.7% rent
Vacancy rate
5.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
44.3%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 41.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
50.0%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
6.9
+72%since 2000
from 4.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic75.5%(27,096)
Black3.3%(1,181)
Hispanic / Latino10.2%(3,660)
Asian6.5%(2,340)
Other0%
Diversity Score44.7%(16,044)
2010
White, non-Hispanic68.7%(24,604)
Black3.5%(1,263)
Hispanic / Latino14.7%(5,258)
Asian7.8%(2,810)
Other3.8%(1,348)
Diversity Score60.3%(21,603)
Diversity Score
60
+35%since 2000
from 45 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
33.2%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 32.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
92.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 91.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
10.2%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 9.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.4 min
+28%since 2000
from 20.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
74.5%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 75.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 10.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
6.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
6.4%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
5.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
16.2%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 15.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
43.2%
−28.0 ptssince 2009
from 71.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Female
50.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Foreign born
12.3%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.8%
−39.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Martinez, California?

Martinez, California has about 35,824 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Martinez, California?

The typical household in Martinez, California earns about $75,679 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 $520,800, and the typical rent is about $1,201 a month.

How educated are people in Martinez, California?

About 33.2% 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 7.9% 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 3,786 residents, a change of about 12 percent over that period.

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