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Martinez

California · 37,287 residents · 12.643 sq mi
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Martinez is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $109,994. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $622,800. Poverty is rare here, at 5.5% of residents. Households here earn about 40% more than the California median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.9
US median: 38.8
More educated
42% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 65%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
37,287
+4%since 2000
from 35,866 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,949 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 2,837 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.9
+11%since 2000
from 38.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
31K33K35K37K39K1990201020202024Martinez
202437K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$109,994
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $63,010 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$51,847
+75%since 2000
from $29,701 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
68.2%
+16.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 5.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information10.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services7.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade7.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration6%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade5.8%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance4.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2.8%
US avg: 2%
Professional, scientific, technical2.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$622,800
+65%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $251,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,854
+42%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $870 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
67.4%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 68.8% in 2000
32.6% rent
Afford Score
5.7
+42%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic60.5%(22,558)
Black3.5%(1,314)
Hispanic / Latino17.9%(6,670)
Asian10%(3,746)
Other6.8%(2,537)
Diversity Score71.9%(26,827)
Diversity Score
72
+61%since 2000
from 45 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
42.5%
+10.4 ptssince 2000
from 32.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.6%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 91.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
13.9%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 9.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.8 min
+64%since 2000
from 20.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
70.9%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 75.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.6%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.6%
−3.1 ptssince 2011
from 7.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
68.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2011
from 67.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
47.9%
−23.2 ptssince 2009
from 71.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.8%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Female
51.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Foreign born
11.8%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.4%
−89.7 ptssince 2013
from 92.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Martinez, California?

Martinez, California has about 37,287 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Martinez, California?

The typical household in Martinez, California earns about $109,994 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 $622,800, and the typical rent is about $1,854 a month.

How educated are people in Martinez, California?

About 42.5% 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 5.5% 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 5,249 residents, a change of about 16 percent over that period.

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