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Martin County

Florida · 158,431 residents · 543.822 sq mi
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Martin County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $65,821. Population has grown 25% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $293,000. With a median age of 53.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 53.3
US median: 38.8
Average education
33% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 70%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
158,431
+25%since 2000
from 126,731 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
291 / sq mi
+25%since 2000
from 233 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
53.3
+13%since 2000
from 47.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
95K113K132K150K168K1990201020202024Martin County
2024162K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$65,821
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,083 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$43,758
+48%since 2000
from $29,584 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
44.5%
+9.4 ptssince 2009
from 35.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.3%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 8.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade9.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services6.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade5.6%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance4.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Public administration3.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical3%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.8%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services1.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$293,000
+70%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $114,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,152
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $633 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
77.4%
−2.4 ptssince 2000
from 79.8% in 2000
22.6% rent
Afford Score
4.5
+68%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic85.8%(108,741)
Black5.1%(6,482)
Hispanic / Latino7.5%(9,506)
Asian0.6%(745)
Other0%
Diversity Score30.1%(38,097)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic75.2%(119,216)
Black4.6%(7,277)
Hispanic / Latino15.3%(24,187)
Asian1.4%(2,246)
Other1.6%(2,598)
Diversity Score48.2%(76,354)
Segregation Score37.7%(59,748)
Diversity Score
48
+60%since 2000
from 30 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
38
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
33.5%
+7.1 ptssince 2000
from 26.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.4%
+6.1 ptssince 2000
from 85.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
12.3%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 8.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.9 min
+55%since 2000
from 17.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.2%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 79.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.6%
−6.1 ptssince 2011
from 10.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
51.4%
−3.1 ptssince 2011
from 54.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
38.1%
−25.1 ptssince 2009
from 63.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Female
50.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Foreign born
10.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.6%
−74.3 ptssince 2013
from 83.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Income$71,457+9%
Home value$347,300+19%
Population402,449+142%
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MARTIN COUNTY VS
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Income$83,581+27%
Home value$447,300+53%
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MARTIN COUNTY VS
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Income$57,984−12%
Home value$193,000−34%
Population42,608−74%
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MARTIN COUNTY VS
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Income$73,491+12%
Home value$351,500+20%
Population172,799+4%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Martin County, Florida?

Martin County, Florida has about 158,431 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Martin County, Florida earns about $65,821 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 $293,000, and the typical rent is about $1,152 a month.

How educated are people in Martin County, Florida?

About 33.5% 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 10.3% 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 57,531 residents, a change of about 57 percent over that period.

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