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Martin County

Kentucky · 12,929 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 $25,173. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $67,800. The poverty rate of 33.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 39% less than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 37.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
12,929
+3%since 2000
from 12,578 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
56 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 55 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
37.3
+9%since 2000
from 34.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$25,173
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $18,279 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,785
+39%since 2000
from $10,650 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
17.7%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 12.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
33.0%
−4.0 ptssince 2000
from 37.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.463
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing20.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing20.9%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance10.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Information9.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Professional, scientific, technical9.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade5.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing3%
US avg: 3.1%
Retail trade2.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services2.4%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Education & health services1.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$67,800
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$428
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $286 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
28.0%
−51.4 ptssince 2000
from 79.4% in 2000
22.7% rent
Vacancy rate
17.8%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 19.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
16.4%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 14.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
28.8%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 31.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.7
+11%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.7%(12,413)
Black0%(4)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(78)
Asian0.1%(8)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.8%(225)
2010
White, non-Hispanic89.2%(11,533)
Black6.8%(882)
Hispanic / Latino3%(388)
Asian0.2%(22)
Other1.5%(191)
Diversity Score26.1%(3,381)
Diversity Score
26
+1362%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 9.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
64.6%
+10.6 ptssince 2000
from 54.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.0 min
+28%since 2000
from 21.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
83.2%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 82.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.0%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.0%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
11.7%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 13.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
21.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 21.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
24.4%
−28.6 ptssince 2009
from 53.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.1%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 53.1% in 2009
Female
44.9%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.0%
−44.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Martin County, Kentucky?

Martin County, Kentucky has about 12,929 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Martin County, Kentucky earns about $25,173 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 $67,800, and the typical rent is about $428 a month.

How educated are people in Martin County, Kentucky?

About 8.9% 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 33.0% 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 403 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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