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Martin

Kentucky · 480 residents (2025 est.) · 0.732 sq mi
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Martin has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,682. Population has fallen 22% since 2000, a loss of 139 residents. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. With a median age of 44.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. The poverty rate of 39.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 52% less than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 44.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
30% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
494
−22%since 2000
from 633 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
675 / sq mi
−22%since 2000
from 865 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
44.8
+17%since 2000
from 38.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:480 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2334707079431K1990201020202024Martin
2024494
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$30,682
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $12,917 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,520
+137%since 2000
from $10,773 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
13.7%
+9.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
39.7%
−4.3 ptssince 2000
from 44.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.616
+53%since 2010
from 0.402 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance17.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical17.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services9.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food6.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Retail trade5%
US avg: 9.9%
Information4.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade1.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing0.7%
US avg: 0.4%
Public administration0.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$358
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $214 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
29.9%
−15.6 ptssince 2000
from 45.4% in 2000
70.1% rent
Vacancy rate
20.6%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 21.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
8.4%
−21.5 ptssince 2009
from 29.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
41.0%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 45.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.7%(612)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(6)
Asian1.1%(7)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.1%(32)
2024
White, non-Hispanic84.2%(416)
Black2.4%(12)
Hispanic / Latino12.1%(60)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.2%(6)
Diversity Score34.4%(170)
Diversity Score
34
+572%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.7%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 9.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
53.8%
−4.6 ptssince 2000
from 58.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.7%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 4.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.7 min
+43%since 2000
from 13.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
94.7%
+15.4 ptssince 2009
from 79.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−9.7 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
3.8%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.5%
−9.5 ptssince 2009
from 11.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
22.7%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 21.3% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−6.5 ptssince 2011
from 6.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
33.3%
−4.4 ptssince 2011
from 37.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.7%
−18.2 ptssince 2009
from 28.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
31.4%
−24.6 ptssince 2009
from 56.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
41.9%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 43.7% in 2009
Female
58.1%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 56.3% in 2009
Foreign born
4.9%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.5%
−45.7 ptssince 2009
from 46.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
38.1%
+16.0 ptssince 2012
from 22.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.9%
−73.6 ptssince 2013
from 81.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
60.4%
+7.2 ptssince 2017
from 53.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
87.3%
−11.3 ptssince 2016
from 98.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
12.7%
+12.4 ptssince 2016
from 0.4% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Martin, Kentucky?

Martin, Kentucky has about 494 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Martin, Kentucky?

The typical household in Martin, Kentucky earns about $30,682 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Martin, Kentucky expensive?

In Martin, Kentucky, the typical rent is about $358 a month.

How educated are people in Martin, Kentucky?

About 15.7% of adults age 25 and over in Martin, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Martin, Kentucky?

About 39.7% of people in Martin, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has Martin, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, Martin, Kentucky has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 211 residents, a change of about -30 percent over that period.

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

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