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Martin

South Dakota · 1,106 residents · 0.56 sq mi
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Martin has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $26,779. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $32,300. The poverty rate of 24.9% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 36.2
US median: 35.2
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 18%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

1,106
−2%since 1990
from 1,127 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,975 / sq mi
−2%since 1990
from 2,012 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
36.2
+5%since 1990
from 34.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
8369381K1K1K1990201020202024Martin
2024947
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$26,779
+25%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $16,278 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$13,752
+64%since 1990
from $8,363 in 1990
US average: $21,522
24.9%
−3.4 ptssince 1990
from 28.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$32,300
−18%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $30,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$374
+8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $264 in 1990
US average: $602
60.3%
+0.4 ptssince 1990
from 60.0% in 1990
39.7% rent
1.2
−35%since 1990
from 1.8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic64.7%(729)
Black1.3%(15)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(26)
Asian0.2%(2)
Diversity Score61.3%(691)
2000
White, non-Hispanic53%(586)
Black0.6%(7)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(38)
Asian0.1%(1)
Diversity Score17.1%(189)
17
−72%since 1990
from 61 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

17.9%
+4.0 ptssince 1990
from 13.9% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
77.7%
+8.6 ptssince 1990
from 69.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
5.2%
+0.1 ptssince 1990
from 5.1% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

12.6 min
+23%since 1990
from 10.2 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Martin, South Dakota?

Martin, South Dakota has about 1,106 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Martin, South Dakota earns about $26,779 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 $32,300, and the typical rent is about $374 a month.

How educated are people in Martin, South Dakota?

About 17.9% 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 24.9% 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 21 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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