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Martin

Louisiana · 524 residents · 11.55 sq mi
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Martin has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $62,727. Population has fallen 16% since 2000, a loss of 101 residents. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $103,700.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 46%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
524
−16%since 2000
from 625 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
45 / sq mi
−16%since 2000
from 54 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.1
+14%since 2000
from 33.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4885967048119191990201020202024Martin
2024667
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$62,727
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,542 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,138
+63%since 2000
from $14,184 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
40.6%
+12.6 ptssince 2009
from 28.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.2%
−3.4 ptssince 2000
from 12.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing17.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing16.9%
US avg: 0.5%
Information13.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance7.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade5.6%
US avg: 10%
Other services4.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade4.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$103,700
+46%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
87.1%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 87.8% in 2000
12.9% rent
Afford Score
1.7
+17%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.5%(474)
Black0.6%(3)
Hispanic / Latino3.2%(17)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score9.8%(51)
Diversity Score
10
+146%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.2%
−2.2 ptssince 2000
from 11.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
60.6%
−13.8 ptssince 2000
from 74.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.5%
−3.1 ptssince 2000
from 5.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.0 min
+27%since 2000
from 22.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
89.2%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 85.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.0%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.7%
+0.9 ptssince 2011
from 4.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
41.4%
−26.3 ptssince 2011
from 67.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
21.8%
−33.7 ptssince 2009
from 55.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
38.9%
−6.3 ptssince 2009
from 45.2% in 2009
Female
61.1%
+6.3 ptssince 2009
from 54.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.6%
−67.2 ptssince 2013
from 75.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Martin, Louisiana?

Martin, Louisiana has about 524 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Martin, Louisiana?

The typical household in Martin, Louisiana earns about $62,727 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 $103,700.

How educated are people in Martin, Louisiana?

About 9.2% 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 9.2% of people in Martin, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Martin, Louisiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Martin, Louisiana has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 14 residents, a change of about -3 percent over that period.

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