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Louisiana · 494 residents (2025 est.) · 11.55 sq mi
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Martin has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $58,351. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $179,200. With a median age of 47.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 47.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 108%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
667
+7%since 2000
from 625 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
58 / sq mi
+7%since 2000
from 54 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
47.9
+43%since 2000
from 33.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:494 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
4885967048119191990201020202024Martin
2024667
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$58,351
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,542 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,948
+83%since 2000
from $14,184 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
19.2%
−8.8 ptssince 2009
from 28.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
17.9%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 12.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.290
−37%since 2010
from 0.463 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade30.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance19.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical18.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services7.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing3.9%
US avg: 0.4%
Public administration3.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing2.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Information2.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade1.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$179,200
+108%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
93.2%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 87.8% in 2000
6.8% rent
Vacancy rate
12.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 12.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
8.9%
−13.5 ptssince 2009
from 22.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.1
+118%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
39
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.8%(611)
Black1.1%(7)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score4%(25)
2024
White, non-Hispanic91%(607)
Black7%(47)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.9%(13)
Diversity Score20.8%(139)
Diversity Score
21
+424%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.2%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 11.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
64.8%
−9.6 ptssince 2000
from 74.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.6%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 5.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.6 min
+47%since 2000
from 22.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
98.3%
+13.0 ptssince 2009
from 85.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
1.7%
−8.0 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
0.0%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.2%
−2.6 ptssince 2011
from 4.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
35.7%
−32.0 ptssince 2011
from 67.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.4%
−7.3 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
15.5%
−40.0 ptssince 2009
from 55.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
57.9%
+12.7 ptssince 2009
from 45.2% in 2009
Female
42.1%
−12.7 ptssince 2009
from 54.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.2%
−39.2 ptssince 2009
from 46.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
34.0%
+15.3 ptssince 2012
from 18.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.7%
−72.1 ptssince 2013
from 75.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
82.3%
+22.5 ptssince 2017
from 59.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Martin, Louisiana?

Martin, Louisiana has about 667 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Martin, Louisiana?

The typical household in Martin, Louisiana earns about $58,351 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Martin, Louisiana expensive?

In Martin, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $179,200.

How educated are people in Martin, Louisiana?

About 14.2% of adults age 25 and over in Martin, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Martin, Louisiana?

About 17.9% of people in Martin, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Martin, Louisiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Martin, Louisiana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 129 residents, a change of about 24 percent over that period.

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