COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Martin County

Florida · 126,731 residents · 543.822 sq mi

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Martin County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $43,083. Population has grown 26% since 1990. Median home value is $114,400. With a median age of 47.3, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance

Average income

near the US median

US median: $42,589

Older

median age 47.3

US median: 35.2

Average education

26% hold a bachelor's degree

US average: 24%

More affordable

home values down 23%, inflation adjusted

US median home: $120,530

Section 01

Population & growth

Total population

126,731

+26%since 1990

from 100,900 in 1990

1990 – 2025

Population density

233 / sq mi

+26%since 1990

from 186 / sq mi in 1990

US average: 242

Median age

47.3

+7%since 1990

from 44.3 in 1990

US average: 35.2

Population, 1990 – 2024

2024162K

Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income

$43,083

+3%inflation adjusted, since 1990

from $31,760 in 1990

US average: $42,589

1990 – 2024

Per capita income

$29,584

+46%since 1990

from $20,328 in 1990

US average: $21,522

Poverty rate

8.8%

+0.5 ptssince 1990

from 8.3% in 1990

US average: 12.4%

Section 03

Housing

Median home value

$114,400

−23%inflation adjusted, since 1990

from $112,700 in 1990

US average: $120,530

1990 – 2024

Median gross rent

$633

−8%inflation adjusted, since 1990

from $525 in 1990

US average: $602

Owner-occupied

79.8%

+2.9 ptssince 1990

from 76.9% in 1990

20.2% rent

Afford Score

2.7

−25%since 1990

from 3.5 in 1990

1990 – 2024

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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990

White, non-Hispanic91.2%(92,047)

Black6%(6,059)

Hispanic / Latino4.4%(4,470)

Asian0.5%(551)

Diversity Score28.9%(29,174)

2000

White, non-Hispanic85.8%(108,741)

Black5.1%(6,482)

Hispanic / Latino7.5%(9,506)

Asian0.6%(745)

Diversity Score30.1%(38,097)

Diversity Score

+4%since 1990

from 29 in 1990

1990 – 2024

Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

26.3%

+6.1 ptssince 1990

from 20.3% in 1990

US average: 24.4%

High school or higher

85.3%

+5.6 ptssince 1990

from 79.7% in 1990

US average: 80.3%

Graduate degree

8.9%

+2.4 ptssince 1990

from 6.5% in 1990

US average: 8.8%

Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute

17.4 min

−11%since 1990

from 19.6 min in 1990

US average: 17.6

Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Martin County, Florida?

Martin County, Florida has about 126,731 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Martin County, Florida?

The typical household in Martin County, Florida earns about $43,083 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Martin County, Florida expensive?

In Martin County, Florida, the median home is worth about $114,400, and the typical rent is about $633 a month.

How educated are people in Martin County, Florida?

About 26.3% of adults age 25 and over in Martin County, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Martin County, Florida?

About 8.8% of people in Martin County, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

Has Martin County, Florida grown since 1990?

Yes, Martin County, Florida has grown since 1990. The population has added about 25,831 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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