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Martin

Tennessee · 11,473 residents · 12.405 sq mi
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Martin has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $26,192. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $101,100. At a median age of 24.1, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 33.2% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 40% less than the Tennessee median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 24.1
US median: 37.2
More educated
32% 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
11,473
+9%since 2000
from 10,515 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
925 / sq mi
+9%since 2000
from 848 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
24.1
−5%since 2000
from 25.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
8K9K10K11K12K1990201020202024Martin
202411K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$26,192
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,493 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,380
+28%since 2000
from $15,184 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
18.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 18.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
33.2%
+6.1 ptssince 2000
from 27.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.560
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information14.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade12.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance3.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services3.4%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade2.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.3%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services2%
US avg: 0.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing0.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$101,100
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $78,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$547
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $408 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
27.3%
−24.9 ptssince 2000
from 52.2% in 2000
54.7% rent
Vacancy rate
7.8%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 12.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
11.6%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
55.6%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 60.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.9
+30%since 2000
from 3.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic77.6%(8,162)
Black15.5%(1,633)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(191)
Asian4.1%(434)
Other0%
Diversity Score45%(4,729)
2010
White, non-Hispanic76.3%(8,754)
Black16.8%(1,922)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(258)
Asian2.8%(326)
Other1.3%(154)
Diversity Score47.7%(5,478)
Diversity Score
48
+6%since 2000
from 45 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
31.8%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 26.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
85.8%
+9.1 ptssince 2000
from 76.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
13.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 12.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.3 min
+39%since 2000
from 11.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
85.6%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 83.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
5.6%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
5.7%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% 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
7.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
15.7%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
37.1%
−30.5 ptssince 2009
from 67.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Female
49.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Foreign born
4.1%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.7%
−39.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Martin, Tennessee?

Martin, Tennessee has about 11,473 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Martin, Tennessee?

The typical household in Martin, Tennessee earns about $26,192 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Martin, Tennessee expensive?

In Martin, Tennessee, the median home is worth about $101,100, and the typical rent is about $547 a month.

How educated are people in Martin, Tennessee?

About 31.8% of adults age 25 and over in Martin, Tennessee hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Martin, Tennessee?

About 33.2% of people in Martin, Tennessee live below the federal poverty line.

Has Martin, Tennessee grown since 1990?

Yes, Martin, Tennessee has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,873 residents, a change of about 33 percent over that period.

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