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Martin

South Dakota · 1,071 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 $37,981. Population has declined 3% since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $48,700. At a median age of 31.7, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 31.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,071
−3%since 2000
from 1,106 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,912 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 1,975 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
31.7
−12%since 2000
from 36.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
8369381K1K1K1990201020202024Martin
2024947
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,981
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,779 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,084
+10%since 2000
from $13,752 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
10.4%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
8.4%
−16.4 ptssince 2000
from 24.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.389
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade16.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction5.7%
US avg: 1.4%
Other services4.6%
US avg: 7%
Public administration4.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Information2.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance1.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$48,700
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$438
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $374 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
18.5%
−41.9 ptssince 2000
from 60.3% in 2000
43.4% rent
Vacancy rate
27.5%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 26.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
11.8%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 14.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
23.6%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 22.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.3
+6%since 2000
from 1.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic40.4%(433)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino4.1%(44)
Asian1.2%(13)
Other63.9%(684)
Diversity Score65.5%(701)
Diversity Score
65
+284%since 2000
from 17 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.9%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 17.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
67.5%
−10.2 ptssince 2000
from 77.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.3%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 5.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.7 min
+17%since 2000
from 12.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
75.6%
−6.7 ptssince 2009
from 82.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
20.2%
+7.5 ptssince 2009
from 12.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.1%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
17.2%
+10.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
40.0%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 45.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
28.9%
−45.6 ptssince 2009
from 74.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
41.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 41.0% in 2009
Female
58.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 59.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.4%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
22.5%
−19.5 ptssince 2009
from 42.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Martin, South Dakota?

Martin, South Dakota has about 1,071 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Martin, South Dakota earns about $37,981 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 $48,700, and the typical rent is about $438 a month.

How educated are people in Martin, South Dakota?

About 16.9% 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 8.4% 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 56 residents, a change of about -5 percent over that period.

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