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Martin

Tennessee · 10,825 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 $33,030. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $130,600. At a median age of 26.7, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 29.1% 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: $66,278
Younger
median age 26.7
US median: 38.8
Average education
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
10,825
+3%since 2000
from 10,515 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
873 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 848 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
26.7
+5%since 2000
from 25.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
8K9K10K11K12K1990201020202024Martin
202411K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$33,030
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,493 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,516
+29%since 2000
from $15,184 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
19.8%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 18.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
29.1%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 27.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information17%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade11.3%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance4.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade2.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services1.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Public administration1.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$130,600
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $78,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$649
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $408 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
45.1%
−7.1 ptssince 2000
from 52.2% in 2000
54.9% rent
Afford Score
4.0
+33%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic72.9%(7,892)
Black17.6%(1,910)
Hispanic / Latino3%(329)
Asian1.2%(131)
Other2.7%(295)
Diversity Score50.8%(5,500)
Diversity Score
51
+13%since 2000
from 45 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
28.1%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 26.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.5%
+13.8 ptssince 2000
from 76.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
11.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 12.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.0 min
+37%since 2000
from 11.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.9%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 83.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
11.1%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.8%
−4.5 ptssince 2011
from 10.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
52.1%
−2.9 ptssince 2011
from 55.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
37.5%
−30.1 ptssince 2009
from 67.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Female
49.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Foreign born
2.5%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
13.4%
−73.3 ptssince 2013
from 86.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Martin, Tennessee?

Martin, Tennessee has about 10,825 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Martin, Tennessee?

The typical household in Martin, Tennessee earns about $33,030 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 $130,600, and the typical rent is about $649 a month.

How educated are people in Martin, Tennessee?

About 28.1% 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 29.1% 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 2,225 residents, a change of about 26 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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