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Martin

South Dakota · 938 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 $40,684. Population has fallen 15% since 2000, a loss of 168 residents. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $77,100. The poverty rate of 22.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 32% less than the South Dakota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.5
US median: 38.8
Average education
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 59%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
938
−15%since 2000
from 1,106 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,675 / sq mi
−15%since 2000
from 1,975 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.5
+1%since 2000
from 36.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
8369381K1K1K1990201020202024Martin
2024947
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,684
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,779 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,661
+65%since 2000
from $13,752 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
21.5%
+13.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
22.7%
−2.2 ptssince 2000
from 24.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information16.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance9.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services6.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction5.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade5.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical2.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 2%
Retail trade1.5%
US avg: 10%
Other services1.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$77,100
+59%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$725
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $374 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
57.4%
−3.0 ptssince 2000
from 60.3% in 2000
42.6% rent
Afford Score
1.9
+57%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic35.2%(330)
Black0.5%(5)
Hispanic / Latino4.9%(46)
Asian0.7%(7)
Other35.9%(337)
Diversity Score71.6%(671)
Diversity Score
72
+319%since 2000
from 17 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
29.2%
+11.3 ptssince 2000
from 17.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.9%
+14.3 ptssince 2000
from 77.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 5.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
9.3 min
−26%since 2000
from 12.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.1%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 82.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.8%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.6%
−13.0 ptssince 2011
from 18.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
56.4%
+6.7 ptssince 2011
from 49.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
41.1%
−33.4 ptssince 2009
from 74.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.2%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 41.0% in 2009
Female
53.8%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 59.0% in 2009
Foreign born
2.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
26.1%
−48.7 ptssince 2013
from 74.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Martin, South Dakota?

Martin, South Dakota has about 938 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Martin, South Dakota earns about $40,684 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 $77,100, and the typical rent is about $725 a month.

How educated are people in Martin, South Dakota?

About 29.2% 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 22.7% 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 189 residents, a change of about -17 percent over that period.

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