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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Martin County

Indiana · 10,369 residents · 335.761 sq mi
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Martin County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $36,411. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $60,700.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.5
US median: 35.2
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
10,369
Unchangedsince 1990
from 10,369 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
31 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 1990
from 31 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
38.5
+13%since 1990
from 34.2 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,411
+18%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $23,344 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,054
+68%since 1990
from $10,177 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
11.2%
−2.6 ptssince 1990
from 13.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$60,700
+21%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $38,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$356
+2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $264 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
81.2%
−0.5 ptssince 1990
from 81.7% in 1990
18.8% rent
Afford Score
1.7
+2%since 1990
from 1.6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.6%(10,331)
Black0.1%(13)
Hispanic / Latino0.1%(8)
Asian0.1%(9)
Diversity Score1.1%(115)
2000
White, non-Hispanic98.6%(10,225)
Black0.2%(16)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(42)
Asian0.1%(15)
Diversity Score1.8%(183)
Diversity Score
2
+60%since 1990
from 1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.8%
+0.3 ptssince 1990
from 8.6% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
74.2%
+9.8 ptssince 1990
from 64.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
4.3%
+0.9 ptssince 1990
from 3.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.6 min
−16%since 1990
from 23.2 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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Compare Martin County to nearby counties

MARTIN COUNTY VS
Daviess County
Income$68,503+88%
Home value$197,200+225%
Population34,209+247%
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MARTIN COUNTY VS
Lawrence County
Income$66,468+83%
Home value$175,000+188%
Population45,568+362%
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MARTIN COUNTY VS
Orange County
Income$65,873+81%
Home value$158,700+161%
Population19,834+101%
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MARTIN COUNTY VS
Dubois County
Income$75,979+109%
Home value$230,100+279%
Population44,016+347%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Martin County, Indiana?

Martin County, Indiana has about 10,369 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Martin County, Indiana earns about $36,411 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Martin County, Indiana expensive?

In Martin County, Indiana, the median home is worth about $60,700, and the typical rent is about $356 a month.

How educated are people in Martin County, Indiana?

About 8.8% of adults age 25 and over in Martin County, Indiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Martin County, Indiana?

About 11.2% of people in Martin County, Indiana live below the federal poverty line.

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3 ZIP codes
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