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Martin

Kentucky · 633 residents · 0.732 sq mi
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Martin has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $12,917. Population has declined 10% since 1990. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $43,300. The poverty rate of 44.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 62% less than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.3
US median: 35.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 20%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

633
−10%since 1990
from 705 in 1990
1990 – 2025
865 / sq mi
−10%since 1990
from 963 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
38.3
+11%since 1990
from 34.6 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
2334707079431K1990201020202024Martin
2024494
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$12,917
−20%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $12,241 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$10,773
+43%since 1990
from $7,515 in 1990
US average: $21,522
44.0%
+5.7 ptssince 1990
from 38.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$43,300
−20%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $41,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2023
$214
−28%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $226 in 1990
US average: $602
45.4%
−5.8 ptssince 1990
from 51.2% in 1990
54.6% rent
3.4
Unchangedsince 1990
from 3.3 in 1990
1990 – 2023
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.7%(703)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score0.7%(5)
2000
White, non-Hispanic96.7%(612)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(6)
Asian1.1%(7)
Diversity Score5.1%(32)
5
+624%since 1990
from 1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

9.9%
+2.7 ptssince 1990
from 7.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
58.5%
−0.6 ptssince 1990
from 59.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.0%
+2.2 ptssince 1990
from 1.8% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

13.1 min
+6%since 1990
from 12.3 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Martin, Kentucky?

Martin, Kentucky has about 633 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Martin, Kentucky?

The typical household in Martin, Kentucky earns about $12,917 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Martin, Kentucky expensive?

In Martin, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $43,300, and the typical rent is about $214 a month.

How educated are people in Martin, Kentucky?

About 9.9% 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 44.0% 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 72 residents, a change of about -10 percent over that period.

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

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