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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Martin County

Kentucky · 12,578 residents · 229.622 sq mi
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Martin County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $18,279. 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 is $44,500. The poverty rate of 37.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 46% less than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 34.1
US median: 35.2
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 13%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

12,578
Unchangedsince 1990
from 12,526 in 1990
1990 – 2025
55 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 1990
from 55 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
34.1
+16%since 1990
from 29.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
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Section 02

Income & economy

$18,279
−8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $15,142 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$10,650
+30%since 1990
from $8,190 in 1990
US average: $21,522
37.0%
+1.6 ptssince 1990
from 35.4% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$44,500
−13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $38,700 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$286
−15%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $256 in 1990
US average: $602
79.4%
+0.6 ptssince 1990
from 78.7% in 1990
20.6% rent
2.4
−5%since 1990
from 2.6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.7%(12,494)
Black0.1%(12)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(24)
Asian0.1%(13)
Diversity Score1.1%(139)
2000
White, non-Hispanic98.7%(12,413)
Black0%(4)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(78)
Asian0.1%(8)
Diversity Score1.8%(225)
2
+61%since 1990
from 1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

9.0%
+3.0 ptssince 1990
from 6.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
54.0%
+9.7 ptssince 1990
from 44.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.0%
+1.7 ptssince 1990
from 2.2% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

21.2 min
−16%since 1990
from 25.1 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Martin County, Kentucky?

Martin County, Kentucky has about 12,578 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Martin County, Kentucky earns about $18,279 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Martin County, Kentucky expensive?

In Martin County, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $44,500, and the typical rent is about $286 a month.

How educated are people in Martin County, Kentucky?

About 9.0% of adults age 25 and over in Martin County, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Martin County, Kentucky?

About 37.0% of people in Martin County, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has Martin County, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, Martin County, Kentucky has grown since 1990. The population has added about 52 residents, a change of about 0 percent over that period.

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

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