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Martin County

Kentucky · 11,287 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 $42,894. Population has declined 10% since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $78,100.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
11,287
−10%since 2000
from 12,578 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
49 / sq mi
−10%since 2000
from 55 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.3
+18%since 2000
from 34.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,894
+56%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $18,279 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,063
+79%since 2000
from $10,650 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
22.7%
+10.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
18.2%
−18.8 ptssince 2000
from 37.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information18.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services11.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration8.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing5.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade5.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade4.5%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing4.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance2.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$78,100
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$611
+42%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $286 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
76.4%
−3.0 ptssince 2000
from 79.4% in 2000
23.6% rent
Afford Score
1.8
−25%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)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic88.6%(10,002)
Black6.9%(780)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(290)
Asian0.2%(17)
Other1.1%(126)
Diversity Score24.9%(2,806)
Segregation Score66.3%(7,481)
Diversity Score
25
+1291%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
66
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 9.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
75.1%
+21.1 ptssince 2000
from 54.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.2%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 4.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.9 min
+60%since 2000
from 21.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
87.2%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 82.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.8%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 13.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.3%
−5.7 ptssince 2011
from 12.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
37.0%
+5.5 ptssince 2011
from 31.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
30.1%
−22.8 ptssince 2009
from 53.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.2%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 53.1% in 2009
Female
44.8%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.7%
−78.0 ptssince 2013
from 82.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Martin County, Kentucky?

Martin County, Kentucky has about 11,287 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Martin County, Kentucky earns about $42,894 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 $78,100, and the typical rent is about $611 a month.

How educated are people in Martin County, Kentucky?

About 10.7% 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 18.2% of people in Martin County, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has Martin County, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, Martin County, Kentucky has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1,239 residents, a change of about -10 percent over that period.

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

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