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South Dakota · 930 residents (2025 est.) · 0.56 sq mi
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Martin has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $54,063. Population has declined 14% since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $103,900. At a median age of 34.3, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 28% less than the South Dakota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 34.3
US median: 38.9
Average education
37% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 77%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
947
−14%since 2000
from 1,106 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,691 / sq mi
−14%since 2000
from 1,975 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
34.3
−5%since 2000
from 36.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:930 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
8369381K1K1K1990201020202024Martin
2024947
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$54,063
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,779 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,499
+107%since 2000
from $13,752 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
35.8%
+27.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
17.5%
−7.4 ptssince 2000
from 24.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.422
+9%since 2010
from 0.389 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information16.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance12.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services8.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction6.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Professional, scientific, technical3.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade2.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Retail trade1%
US avg: 9.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$103,900
+77%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$638
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $374 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
63.6%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 60.3% in 2000
36.4% rent
Vacancy rate
21.4%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 26.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
24.1%
+9.8 ptssince 2009
from 14.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
21.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 22.1% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.9
+59%since 2000
from 1.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
72
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic53%(586)
Black0.6%(7)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(38)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score17.1%(189)
2024
White, non-Hispanic41.5%(393)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino7.1%(67)
Asian5.2%(49)
Other46.3%(438)
Diversity Score75.8%(718)
Diversity Score
76
+344%since 2000
from 17 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
37.5%
+19.6 ptssince 2000
from 17.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.8%
+16.1 ptssince 2000
from 77.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
8.8%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 5.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
9.9 min
−21%since 2000
from 12.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
77.9%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 82.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.5%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 12.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.8%
+6.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
7.8%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% 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
2.6%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.0%
−13.6 ptssince 2011
from 18.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
59.8%
+10.1 ptssince 2011
from 49.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
26.9%
−19.1 ptssince 2009
from 45.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
47.7%
−26.8 ptssince 2009
from 74.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
37.4%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 41.0% in 2009
Female
62.6%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 59.0% in 2009
Foreign born
3.4%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.1%
−32.9 ptssince 2009
from 42.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.6%
−3.1 ptssince 2012
from 12.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
34.5%
−40.3 ptssince 2013
from 74.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
73.2%
+6.3 ptssince 2017
from 66.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
95.3%
+3.5 ptssince 2016
from 91.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.1%
−1.1 ptssince 2016
from 1.2% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Martin, South Dakota?

Martin, South Dakota has about 947 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Martin, South Dakota?

The typical household in Martin, South Dakota earns about $54,063 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Martin, South Dakota expensive?

In Martin, South Dakota, the median home is worth about $103,900, and the typical rent is about $638 a month.

How educated are people in Martin, South Dakota?

About 37.5% of adults age 25 and over in Martin, South Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Martin, South Dakota?

About 17.5% of people in Martin, South Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Martin, South Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Martin, South Dakota has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 180 residents, a change of about -16 percent over that period.

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